About the Members

Rittenhouse Sound is made up of community members from throughout the Philadelphia area and beyond. We enthusiastically welcome any person who has a passion for singing, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or other identity. Come visit!

Erik Stenswold

Erik Stenswold is a lifelong musician, singer, the current Artistic Director of Rittenhouse Sound, Associate Conductor of Choral Chameleon, Director of Music and Choral Activities at Church Farm School, and Music Director of Paoli Presbyterian Church.

Stenswold performs extensively as a professional singer; he first appeared as a soloist at Carnegie Hall in 2017, and continues to perform with professional ensembles, most notably as a baritone in Choral Chameleon and The Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia; and has appeared with The New York Philharmonic and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

As a conductor, Stenswold has performed with amateur and professional choral ensembles both domestically and abroad.

As a composer, Stenswold has had works performed by Scape Trio, Concordia College Choir, and churches across the counry. Stenswold holds a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Concordia College, NY, and a Master’s Degree in Choral Music Education from Hunter College.

Artistic Director

Quartets

We proudly support our chapter quartets and locally affiliated vocal quartets:

The Balance

Dylan Wallach - Tenor
Jonah Levinson - Lead
Keegan Connolly - Baritone
Michael Weaver - Bass

Instagram: @thebalancequartet

The Liberty Beaus

Shiloh Cooper - Tenor
Ryan DeStefano - Lead
James Lamb - Baritone
Adam Schechter - Bass

Board of Directors - 2024

The organization’s governing body is comprised of volunteers from within our membership who possess an abiding passion for music and vocal harmony, providing leadership to support the growth of the chorus. Appointed through an annual election process, the Board of Directors is responsible for all organizational functions of the chapter and every active member of the chorus is invited and encouraged to participate.

Jonah S. Levinson

President

Member of Rittenhouse Sound since 2020. Jonah has been performing since he could reach the piano keys—with extensive experience in theatre, choral groups, a cappella groups, bands, orchestras, vocal quartets, and more! By day, he is a business attorney with several degrees and certifications in the fields of business, law, and tax. He has assisted countless business entities of different sizes in a wide variety of projects, both strategic and legal. When not singing with the chorus, Jonah enjoys cooking/baking, reading, and hanging out with his dog and cats.

Bill Toffey

Secretary

Bill has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 22 years, and for the past 16 years has been on its Board of Trustees.

Toffey has been a volunteer singer for his entire adult life. He has performed with the Cornell University Glee Club, the University of Pennsylvania Chorale, the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia, and the Adult Choir of the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.

Will Kushto

Treasurer

An undergraduate accounting degree made being Treasurer a perfect fit for Will, who is in his thirteenth year of BHS as a lead and twelfth as Treasurer. When he's not singing with Rittenhouse Sound, Will travels the country towing his Airstream RV.

Michael Anderson

Immediate Past President

Engineer by day and barbershopper by (Tuesday) night, Mike has been singing lead with Rittenhouse Sound since 2017. When he's not singing, Mike can found watching college basketball and cheering on his alma mater. Let's go Nova!

Keegan Connolly

Vice President of Music & Performance

Member of Rittenhouse Sound since 2019; fanatic of vocal music since 2010. He began college as a music major on composition, and he relies on the fundamentals of music learned during this time. He aims to help the chorus evolve, expand its repertoire, and further its musicianship. His primary role is to collaborate closely with the Artistic Director on every aspect of musicality and presentation for the ensemble. Outside of Rittenhouse Sound, he can be found singing with The Balance quartet, singing with the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, riding roller coasters, or playing with his pack of dogs.