Originally from Cape Town, South Africa and now living in upstate NY, Debbie Lan is a Choral Director, vocal arranger, singer, lyricist, performer, teaching artist and award winning songwriter. Debbie has enjoyed many facets of making music. She has released 4 recordings of her original songs, performed in Japan, Paris, England, Canada, across the USA and South Africa, entertained audiences as a solo artist, with various bands and with Playback Theater companies, written 2 musicals which premiered at The Rosendale Theater in Rosendale, New York, and has taught music and singing to children 18 months through 8th grade. Debbie founded, directs and arranges songs for Bloom, a 52 voice ensemble now in its 16th year, as well as The B2’s, (9 voices), Perennial (9 voices) and The Resisterhood Community Choir (21 voices). The ensembles have performed at many New York venues singing an eclectic mix of uplifting and joyful songs. Debbie also founded Songclub, a drop-in singing experience aimed at bringing communities together through singing original arrangements of familiar songs in a safe and welcoming environment. The audience is the choir! Debbie is passionate about building community through facilitating joyful and fulfilling group singing experiences for all voices.