Musical Director David Cross, a native to Skagit Valley , holds a BA and an MA in Music Education.  While a teacher in the public school system, Dave's groups consistently received top ratings in local and national competitions. 

Dave has performed in Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and many of the mainstream concert halls and Cathedrals throughout Europe under the direction of Janos Czifra, Eph Ehly, Jester Hairston, Charles Hirt, and Theron Kirk.

 Since returning to Skagit Valley , Dave has been singing with the Skagit Valley Chorale, Skagit Opera productions, the An-o-chords, and has performed in Skagit Community Art Theater ’s production of “Jacque Brel.”

While he has performed lead roles in Operas and Broadway musicals such as Guglielmo in "Cosi fan Tutte," Belcore in "L'Elisor D'Amor," Tommy Albright in "Brigadoon," Dr. Carrasco in "Man of La Mancha," and Curly in "Okalahoma," his first musical love is conducting.  He has directed many community and school musical theatre productions such as "Guys And Dolls," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Hello Dolly," "Babes in Toyland," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."  To date, Dave is most proud of his role as a father to four children. 

Executive Director Lynne Rheinhardt, Co-Founder of Cantabile: Lynne has performed in choral groups
since childhood, including select Swing Choirs, Madrigal Singers, Concert Choirs, and Church choirs. Stage performances include the role of Marion in “The Music Man”, “ Oklahoma ”, “The Magic Flute”, “Pirates of Penzance”, “Carmen”, and a Big Band Production. 

Lynne is frequently a featured soloist, and has held two recitals. She has assisted with productions of the Habitat for Humanities Annual Christmas Benefit concerts, and has been a featured soloist. She has performed with the Norwegian Men’s Choir, and was a featured soloist for their West Coast Conference in 2005. She is currently a member of Cantabile, Skagit Opera, Skagit Valley Chorale, La Conner United Methodist Church, and Shelter Bay Chorus. 

Lynne has performed in Carnegie Hall and several Cathedrals in Europe . She is an Instructional Assistant at Secret Harbor School , a residence program for youth with learning and behavioral disabilities. Cantabile is the culmination of a 40 year dream. She lives in LaConner with her husband, Max; they together have four wonderful children and five grandchildren (as of this writing!).