MEET THE TEAM
The Many Faces of Our Organization
Here at Joyful Noise Fine Arts, we are very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below. From vocalists, to actors, to harpists, to pianists, to artists, you're bound to find someone to help you and your child make a joyful noise!
CATHY DIETSCH
Founder, Teacher, Performer
Cathy is an experienced teacher and performer and adores children of all ages. She has a youthful heart and loves having fun and a joyful experience with her students from ages 0-100. As a performer, she "loves the words" and "becomes" the character. Cathy will be performing Broadway hits at Serene Beans as part of the Joyful Noise Performing Arts Troupe. See "Events" for more information. She is a classically trained vocalist and has a wide range of vocal and theatrical experience in many different genres including musical theatre and opera, just to name a few. She is available for weddings, funerals, and special events. She is excited to soon be working as a classical vocalist with Miss Haley Brant, accomplished harpist, (please find her details on this page). She is a passionate member of the worship team at her church, and loves to share her gifts and encourage other's to do the same.
LILI DIETSCH
Summer Visual Arts teacher
Lili is a young and talented artistÂ
who has a passion for visual arts andÂ
teaching young children. She joins our team as an independent artist.
MARY ANN HILL-WILLIAMS
Liaison
Theatre and Visual Arts
Mary Ann is a retired art and theatre teacher and brings to the table years of world wide experience and knowledge.
BRENDA KERR
Artist and Owner of Joyful Dyes
Brenda joins the team as an independent artist. Check out her fantastic work on her Joyful Dyes Facebook page!
BEVERLY WANNER
Pianist/Accompanist
Beverly has been performing with Katy ISD choral programs for the last eleven years. She holds a Masters degree in piano performance. She has chosen to focus her abilities on choral and musical theatre performance and works as the pianist at Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church. She joins our team as an accompanist for the Joyful Noise Performing Arts Troupe and will be joining us at Serene Beans as we perform Broadway hits! See Events for more information.
ALEXA BOWERS
Singer
Alexa is a talented alto who joins our team as a member of the Joyful Noise Performing Arts Troupe. Come see her as she performs some Broadway hits at Serene Beans! See "Events" for more information.
NANCY HUMPHREYS
Actress and Visual Artist
Nancy joins our team as both an independent artist and actress with the Joyful Noise Performing Arts Troupe. Come watch her perform at Serene Beans! Check out "Events" for more information. To learn more, please visit https://ansafae.wixsite.com/nancyhumphreysartist
SUZANNE JOY BRADARIC MATHAI
Actress, singer, and zoom teacher
Suzzie is a sweet friend of Cathy's from our Summer Stock days with the Barn Theatre in Michigan. She joins our team as a professional singer/actress and teacher of theatre. She's available for zoom classes.
HALEY BRANT
Harp and Piano teacher and performer
Haley joins us as part of the Joyful Noise Performing Arts Troupe. She holds a music degree in harp performance from SFA. She has a diversified career as an orchestral harpist and solo and chamber music performer as well as a music teacher. She has worked as the principle harpist for the Orchestra of the Pines, as well as working for the Houston Civic Symphony, and as part of the SFA Harp Duo. Miss Brant freelances in the Houston area for any occasion including weddings, parties, charity functions, galas, and Christmas and Easter services. Haley attended the Houston Baptist Harp Festival with Therese Honey and Kimberly DeRosa. She also has a private studio where she teaches both harp and piano to school-aged students. Haley was a harp student of Susanna Campbell and studied under Emily Mitchell. As a pianist, Miss Brant studied under Karen Ellis and Angie Schweer.
To learn more, please visit
INGRIDÂ DEFFENBAUGH
Singer and Independent Artist
Ingrid is the Founder of Hopeful Arts and Creative Missionary within the Artist and Christian Testimony International, she has been in the art-producing industry since 1993, as a writer, musician, singer, worship leader, songwriter, producer, executive producer, recording studio manager, graphic and glass fusing artist.
She enjoys sharing these mediums publicly by offering instruction in piano, vocal and music theory/ear training lessons, as well as in glass fusing classes for beginners to intermediate levels. Ingrid can often be found leading worship at Grace Fellowship, FMC, or in the Great Southwest Prayer Center, as well as on Hopeful Arts website and her own Facebook Page, as she shares the Scripture Song Devotionals weekly.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hopefularts.com
All of our artists are passionate about bringing the arts to you. Join us today!