Biographical Facts

• Gifted and accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, worship leader, and conductor.
• Began writing songs at age 9.
• Primarily self-taught on piano – began playing at age 9.
• Wrote and performed original songs for worship services, starting at age 13.
• At age 13, toured eight European countries with the Monmouth Conservatory Youth Chorus, performing her original song, Ours is Peace.
• Graduated Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ, with a B.A. degree in music, majoring in classical guitar.
• Granted a scholarship to study opera and perform classical guitar in Rome, Italy.
• Attended Christian Artist Conference, CBN/700 Club, in Virginia. Experienced spiritual turning point, to dedicate her life to God, and to use her musical gifts for His glory.
• Finalist winner of the Spotlight and Song Competition, sponsored by the Philadelphia Academy of Arts, and affiliated with The Gospel Music Association and Dove Awards, Nashville, TN.

Career Facts and Appearances

• Appointed by Bishop E. Roy Riley to be head musician and singer for the NJ ELCA Lutheran Synod Conference, Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ.
• Currently travels nationally and internationally, giving concerts and workshops on Contemporary Worship and Praise & Worship.
• Led worship services and shared her music ministry in Johannesburg, South Africa, at Lutheran churches, and Family Harvest Church, a 10,000 member non-denominational church, televising their worship services worldwide.
• Toured churches in Honolulu, Mililani, and Kehei, Hawaii.
• Gave concerts and led worship services at the Church of St. Anne’s and St. Agnes, London, and the United Church, Winchester, England.
• Performed for the Jerusalem 3000 Gospel Music Celebration in Israel. Spectacular performance sights included the Second Century Citadel of David, the 8000 Seat Outdoor Sultan’s Pool Amphitheater, and the Amphitheater at Caesarea.
• In Israel, performed onstage with Sandi Patty, Wayne Watson, Kathy Troccoli, Wintley Phipps, Steve Green, and Phil Driscoll.
• Performed at the Rome Opera and Music Festival, Italy
• New York City appearances: Carnegie Recital Hall, Off – Broadway, Lincoln Center, Cami Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Amato Opera Theatre, St. John the Divine, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, and St. Paul’s Chapel, for their renowned Noon Day Concert Series.
• Performed onstage with renowned Christian artists Twila Paris and Larnelle Harris, in selections from the Young New Messiah, conducted by Ralph Carmichael, Estes Park, Colorado.
• Gave concerts at the renowned Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove, NJ, and performed at the Summer Winds Crusade, along with noted Christian artists, Crystal Lewis and the Kry, in Ocean Grove.
• For 7 years, produced, performed, and directed a special annual benefit concert at the renowned Count Basie Theater, Red Bank, NJ. Joined by singers from many community churches, funds were raised for LOVE, INC., a Christian organization aiding the homeless.
• Her song, Step Into the Light, won recognition from top Christian record labels, such as Word and Sparrow.
• Nancy’s song, God’s Way, was included on radio promoter Rob Woolsey’s CD compilation, sent to Christian radio stations nationwide.
• Touring choir, Crossflame, from St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Hickory, North Carolina, used her song, Song for Somalia, for their tour of southern states, which raised funds for World Hunger.
• Has performed and been interviewed on Christian and college TV and radio programs.
• Her CD releases, Open Heart and Covenant Love have touched the lives of congregations and audiences nationwide and abroad.
• Toured in Perth, Australia, giving concerts for The Church of the Nazarene, leading worship services and youth workshops, well as concerts for children and nursing home facilities. Featured artist for radio interview with John Donoghue, of 98.5 Sonshine, FM one of Perth’s largest radio stations. Her song, If You Love Me, was heard throughout Western Australia.
• Recently released her new Praise & Worship CD, entitled, Come & Worship. This collection of Nancy's worship songs, all written by Nancy, reflects her experiences as a worship leader and songwriter.
• Performed onstage with Michael W. Smith at Carnegie Hall, New York.