Executive / Artistic Director
Conductor :
Girls Choir, Women’s Choir, Master Chorale
Dr. Matt Hill founded Sing Omaha Inc. in January, 2007. This 501c3 non-profit organization serves as Nebraska’s Premier K-12/adult choral arts organization, and is comprised of nine choirs, which serve more than 200 singers in Douglas and Sarpy County each year. He currently serves the organization as Artistic Director; conducting two choirs, planning the five-to-seven concert season, and managing artistic staff. As Executive Director, Matt coordinates with the Board of Directors on long-range projects, and manages the day-to-day administrative needs of the organization.
At Sing Omaha Studios, Matt teaches private voice and piano lessons, co-directs the 6-10th grade Summer Show Choir Camps, and serve as the curriculum director for the studio’s voice and piano faculty. Matt works in partnership with the studio’s Business Manager to facilitate day-to-day management of the studio, and to bridge the studio and choir operations.
In addition to his work with Sing Omaha, Matt has served in music ministry steadily since 2003, and has performed as a conductor, chorister, and featured soloist with numerous local and regional ensembles.
Matt was honored as the “Choral Director of the Year” in 2019 by the Nebraska Choral Directors Association. The same organization recognized him as the “Young Choral Director of the Year” in 2015.
Matt earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting under the advisement of Dr. Pete Eklund at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2019. Matt earned a Master’s degree in choral conducting as a Graduate Assistant at Oklahoma State University in 2012, under the tutelage of Dr. Z. Randall Stroope.
In September, 2014, Matt was hired to serve Peru State College as the Director of Choral Studies. His teaching duties at PSC include: Music Theory, Music History, Choral Methods, and direction of the Concert Chorale and Women’s Choir. Peru State College recognized Dr. Hill as the 2019 “Teaching Excellence Award” winner. His commencement address is viewable on his YouTube channel here.
Also in 2014, he incorporated “Matt Hill Arts” to promote his work as a composer, conductor, clinician, and lecturer. A new website for the endeavor was launched in July 2019, and is live at www.matthillconductor.com.
As Sing Omaha is a 501c3 federally-recognized non-profit organization, we depend on volunteer and financial support from our friends in the community.
402-933-7234
Sing Omaha Office
8438 Park Dr.
Omaha, NE 68127
Adult Choir Conductor, Leadership, Middle-High School Choir Conductor
Dr. Matt Hill founded Sing Omaha Inc. in January, 2007. This 501c3 nonprofit organization serves as Nebraska’s Premier K-12/adult choral arts organization, and is comprised of eight choirs, which serve more than 300 singers in Douglas and Sarpy County each year. He currently serves the organization as Artistic Director; conducting three choirs, planning the eight-concert season, and managing artistic faculty. As Executive Director, Matt coordinates with the Board of Directors on long-range projects, and manages the long-term planning needs of the organization.
At Sing Omaha Studios, Matt teaches private voice lessons, co-directs Sing Omaha’s Summer Show Choir Camps, and serve as the curriculum director for the studio’s faculty. Matt works in partnership with the studio’s Operations Manager to facilitate day-to-day management of the studio, and to bridge the studio and choir operations.
In addition to his work with Sing Omaha, Dr. Hill serves as Director of Choral Activities at Creighton University where he conducts the Chamber Choir and University Chorus, and teaches music coursework. Matt has also served in music ministry steadily since 2003, and has performed as a conductor, chorister, and featured soloist with numerous local and regional ensembles.
Matt was honored as the “Choral Director of the Year” in 2019 by the Nebraska Choral Directors Association. The same organization recognized him as the “Young Choral Director of the Year” in 2015. He was also recognized as the “Teaching Excellence” award winner (faculty member of the year) at Peru State in 2019.
Matt earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting under the advisement of Dr. Pete Eklund at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2019. Matt earned a Master’s degree in choral conducting as a Graduate Assistant at Oklahoma State University in 2012, under the tutelage of Dr. Z. Randall Stroope.
Also in 2014, he incorporated “Matt Hill Arts” to promote his work as a composer, conductor, clinician, and lecturer. A new website for the endeavor was launched in July 2019, and is live at www.matthillconductor.com.
Sing Omaha Operations Manager
Girls Choir Assistant Conductor
Children’s Conductor (Papillion)
Rebecca Andersen earned a bachelors degree in music education at Augustana College, and a masters degree in music education at University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has taught elementary music since 2016, and is currently the music teacher at Trumble Park Elementary in Papillion.
In addition to directing the children’s choir, Rebecca is a member of the Sing Omaha Women’s Choir. When she is not making music, she loves to read, be outside, and spend time with her partner Daniel and cat Greta.
Youth Choir Conductor (Papillion)
Children’s Choir Conductor (Millard)
Hannah Engelkamp is a vocal and general music teacher in Millard Public Schools. As of 2025, she has completed her second year of teaching at Norris Elementary. She earned her bachelor’s degree in PK–12 Vocal Music Education from Wayne State College in 2022 and completed her Master of Education in Social Equity and Restorative Justice with an English Learner (EL) endorsement in 2025. Hannah is passionate about her educational journey and currently enjoys teaching kindergarten through fifth grade. Her favorite part of being a music teacher is sharing her love for music and witnessing students experience joyful and meaningful learning through it.
Youth Choir Conductor (Millard)
Madeline is a K-6 grade general music teacher in Westside Community Schools. She earned her Bachelors of Music Education degree from UNL in 2015, as well as a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Creighton University in 2018. Madeline is an active member of the Sing Omaha Women’s Choir, and is excited to serve the Sing Omaha Choirs faculty as the director of the Millard Youth Choir.
Children’s Choir (K-2nd)
Youth Choir (3-6th)
Girls Choir Pianist
Women’s Choir & Master Chorale Pianist
Laurel Andersen Mack is a professional accompanist in the Omaha metropolitan area. She has regular gigs with organizations like Opera Omaha, the Omaha Community Playhouse (and other local community theaters), and is in high demand as an audition pianist due to her sight-reading prowess and professionalism.
Laurel has been a member of the Sing Omaha family since 2010, and currently accompanies two of Sing Omaha’s choirs in weekly rehearsals and seasonal performances. Her talent at the keyboard is matched only by her loyalty to Sing Omaha’s mission. Her vocal coaching experience serves the choirs and conductors well, as does her discerning ear, which allows her to serve as a wonderful collaborator in rehearsals.
