Stephania Abell, Director
Stephania Abell took on the role of conductor and Artistic Director of NCCS in the fall of 2016. She is currently in her 25th year of teaching in Oklahoma and since 2008 has been at Norman High School. She is active as both adjudicator and clinician in the state, judging concert contests as well as solo and ensemble and serving as clinician for several regional festivals and honor choirs. She was a performing member of Canterbury Choral Society (OKC) for 10 years and also served as interim director of Canterbury Children's Chorus in 2004-2005.
Mrs. Abell received her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education from the University of Oklahoma in 1999, where she was a member of the University Choir, University Chorale, and Academia Philharmonic. Prior to completing her degree at OU, Mrs. Abell served in the United States Air Force as a computer programmer and performed with the elite troupe "Tops in Blue", traveling to 45 states and 17 countries, including Cuba, Guam, Turkey, and Japan on the 9 month tour.
She is a Past-President of the Oklahoma Choral Directors' Association and has served on the board as Southwest Representative and Junior High All-State Chair and Jazz All-State Chair, and also served Ok Music Educator's Association as Vocal VP. She holds active memberships in the National Association for Music Education, American Choral Directors Association, the National Education Association, and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Stephania resides in Norman, Oklahoma with her husband, Chuck, and their two songs.
Mrs. Abell received her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education from the University of Oklahoma in 1999, where she was a member of the University Choir, University Chorale, and Academia Philharmonic. Prior to completing her degree at OU, Mrs. Abell served in the United States Air Force as a computer programmer and performed with the elite troupe "Tops in Blue", traveling to 45 states and 17 countries, including Cuba, Guam, Turkey, and Japan on the 9 month tour.
She is a Past-President of the Oklahoma Choral Directors' Association and has served on the board as Southwest Representative and Junior High All-State Chair and Jazz All-State Chair, and also served Ok Music Educator's Association as Vocal VP. She holds active memberships in the National Association for Music Education, American Choral Directors Association, the National Education Association, and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Stephania resides in Norman, Oklahoma with her husband, Chuck, and their two songs.
