Jon moved to the St. Petersburg area

in January 2016. He began his musical journey as a

choirboy at Washington DC's National Cathedral.

He holds a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting

from The New England Conservatory of Music in

Boston and was twice a Vocal Fellow at the

Tanglewood Music Festival. He also holds an MFA

in Acting from Smith College and has performed in

hundreds of plays and musicals, including The Utter

Glory of Morrissey Hall on Broadway. He was the

founder and musical arranger of The Flirtations, the

proudly gay a cappella singing group which

performed in venues around the world including

Carnegie Hall, and which was seen in the film

Philadelphia and on HBO, Good Morning America

and MTV. In 2002 he founded The Outer Cape

Chorale, a community chorus based in

Provincetown, Massachusetts. By the time he left

the Cape the chorus had grown to 150 voices and

had performed such works as Requiems by

Brahms, Mozart, Cherubini and Fauré, several

Bach cantatas, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Bernstein’s

Chichester Psalms and Mass, Haydn’s Creation

and Mass in the Time of War, Karl Jenkins’ The

Armed Man; as well as concerts of music by

Gershwin, Gilbert & Sullivan, Sondheim, the

Beatles, and more. He and his husband James

Mack sing together frequently and have released a

CD entitled “Legally Married… and the Sky Didn’t

Fall!”. In keeping with his philosophy that singing is

good for one’s health and good for the world, Jon

gives popular vocal workshops called “Singing with

Courage.” He has three times prepared the chorus for the Florida Orchestra’s annual Sing Out Tampa Bay concerts. 

James was a voice major at the University of Memphis before moving to New York City to pursue a career in men’s fashion. He and his husband Jon Arterton have performed together around the country since becoming a couple in 2002 and getting married in 2005, and they have released a CD called “Legally Married and the Sky Didn’t Fall.” Together they founded the One City Chorus in 2016. 

A semi retired Hoosier from Indianapolis who spent a collective 30 years playing softball, volleyball and rugby. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety Management from Indiana State University. Retired from a chemical manufacturer after 35 years as their Safety and Security manager. Moved to Gulfport in 2011 to work for L’Oreal and to “warm up”. OK, I’m warm enough already! 

I was lucky enough to have found Jon, James and One City Chorus through my buddy Rick and have thoroughly enjoyed singing with them since 2017.  This group has given me joy, camaraderie and a chance to sing my heart out. I am honored to have been elected as President of OCC in 2023 and hope to be involved with this wonderful organization for many years to come.

Jane Talbot has been singing since grade school enjoying every minute of it. She has sung with glee clubs, choirs, duos, trios, the “12 tones”, rock bands, madrigals, classicals, and even a practice gig in a church parking lot during Covid! She truly enjoys singing with the One City Chorus. She loves to travel, exploring new places and meeting people with her wife Jean. 

I have been honored to serve on the Board of One City Chorus since April of 2018. I firmly believe that music has the power to create community and change the world! 

Previously, I served as an officer or at-large board member for Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women’s Chorus, the Sierra Club, P.TA., Presbyterian Church (USA), and my homeowner’s association. I was employed for twenty-four years as the Business Manager/Comptroller of Anston-Greenlees, Inc., Mechanical and Electrical Consulting Engineers. I am the Democratic Precinct Committeewoman for Precinct 25 in Pasco County. At one time, I handled media contact and public relations for the GLBTA Democratic Caucus and Democracy for America.

In my 47+ years in the Tampa Bay area, I have developed contacts in diverse communities and organizations. I will use whatever influence I have to further the mission of the Chorus. Aside from my responsibilities as a Democratic Precinct Committeewoman in Pasco County; I currently have no volunteer commitments to any other organization.

Terry is an engineer who was fortunate to live and work around the world, first in the US Air Force, then with a few multi-national corporations.  Since retirement he concentrates on community involvement. His focus is on charities and organizations that lift up members of the community and provide support and education that breaks the cycle of poverty and homelessness. He is also active in voter registration and voter protection on election days.

He has loved music for as long as his memory stretches and enjoys a wide variety of genres, acid rock to opera. His participation in the One City Chorus community is fun and fulfilling. 

Barbara is a retired Massage Therapist and RN. She joined One City Chorus at its conception in October 2016. Prior to joining One City Chorus, she was a singing member of Crescendo: The Tampa Bay Women's chorus for 20yrs. 

She moved from Connecticut to Florida over twenty years ago and now resides in Tampa. She was a singing member of a local band and also performed as a solo artist for several years here in the areas of Tampa, Clearwater, Gulfport, St. Petersburg and Bradenton. She is a new member of the Board, and looks forward to working alongside other Board members for our up-and-coming season. 

Beth Stombaugh has Spina Bifida and is a paraplegic. She has been a manual wheelchair user all her life. Beth lived in Ohio most of her life. She was an elementary special education teacher for twenty four years. After Beth took early retirement/disability she moved to Gulfport, Florida. Beth loves singing with OCC and is honored to be on the Board.  She also enjoys, wildlife photography, resin art and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups.

Jeff was born on February 15, 1952. He hails from Cleveland. Careers: garage door installer, museum curator, pastor, social worker, college instructor, physics teacher. Hobbies: music, hiking, biking, sailing, reading, flying, old cars. Happily married, three kids, two grandkids. Recovering addict. Christianized Jew.