Co-Founder
Herbert Washington
Herbert Washington is the Harvey K. Smith Artistic Director of the Phoenix Boys Choir, a nationally distinguished ensemble and two-time GRAMMY-recognized organization. An alumnus of the choir, he returned in 2019 to lead the very program that shaped him, guiding it into a new era of artistic excellence and national prominence. In 2026, under his leadership, the Choir received GRAMMY recognition for its featured contribution to the award-winning PlayStation 5 soundtrack Sword of the Sea, composed by Austin Wintory.
Widely recognized for his dynamic rehearsal technique and inspiring pedagogical approach, Washington is an in-demand clinician, conductor, lecturer, and adjudicator across the United States. He co-founded The Choral Window, an international professional development resource equipping conductors with innovative strategies to strengthen music literacy and transform rehearsal culture. His leadership within the choral profession includes service as a former Western Division board member of the American Choral Directors Association and state-level Repertoire & Resources Chair for Children’s and Community Youth Choirs. He is also an active member of the Arizona Music Educators Association.
A passionate advocate for musical versatility, Washington’s work extends beyond traditional choral settings into commercial, radio, and contemporary music production. He has produced, composed, and arranged music while collaborating with acclaimed artists including Tori Kelly, Jordin Sparks, Bret Michaels, and Jason Derulo.
Washington earned a dual Bachelor of Arts in Music and Fine Arts from St. Olaf College, where he performed as a tenor, countertenor, and soloist with the internationally renowned St. Olaf Choir under Dr. Anton Armstrong and directed the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir. He later completed a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at University of Arizona, studying with Dr. Elizabeth Schauer and Dr. Bruce Chamberlain. While there, he founded the award-winning all-male a cappella ensemble Meow or Never (formerly known as CatCall).
Grounded in Arizona’s rich choral tradition and committed to shaping the next generation of singers, Washington brings vision, energy, and artistic integrity to every ensemble he leads. He resides in Phoenix with his wife, Yadira, and their sons, Elian and Yadian.
Co-Founder
Christina Hall
Christina Hall is a dynamic choral educator, conductor, and professional soprano based in Phoenix, Arizona. She recently earned her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Arizona State University, where she directed the treble ensemble Sol Singers and revitalized the university’s vocal jazz program through the founding of Mill Ave Jazz. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and student-centered music making.
Previously, Christina served as choir director at Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona, where she led a thriving choral program, taught class guitar, and developed the district’s first piano curriculum. She is a frequent guest clinician for high school festivals across Arizona and remains an active and engaged leader within the American Choral Directors Association. She has served two terms as Youth Repertoire & Resources Coordinator for the ACDA Western Region and as Arizona ACDA Vocal Jazz Chair, regularly presenting at state, regional, and national conferences.
As a professional vocalist, Christina trained with Dr. Judith Cloud and has performed as a backup singer for Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman. She is a soprano with the GRAMMY® Award–winning Phoenix Chorale and performs annually with the Arizona Bach Festival and Arizona Musicfest. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music Education from Northern Arizona University, where she performed with the internationally recognized Shrine of the Ages Choir and the jazz ensemble High Altitude.
Christina’s artistry and teaching are grounded in her belief that music creates transformative spaces where singers discover both excellence and themselves. Through every rehearsal and performance, she strives to cultivate meaningful musical experiences that resonate long after the final note.