Our Team
Mark Wesche
Mark Wesche is currently the Interim Music Director at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis. He has been conducting various Orthodox choirs since 2012 from different Dioceses of the OCA and Greek Traditions. He has a passion for music that “reaches into your soul” (whatever that means...), helping people be the best church musicians they can be, and cake.
Rdr. Peter Tabeling
Peter Tabeling is currently the Music Director at St. Herman's OCA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has a passion for church rubrics, singing church music as often as possible, Cleveland sports teams (where he’s originally from), and good beer.
Emily Skoutelas
A Minneapolis native, Emily Skoutelas grew up in the St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox community. As a child, Emily experienced the beauty of our church music ministry through her Aunt and Godmother, Thespina Macres. From there, she developed a deep love and appreciation for singing. After graduating with a Bachelors of Music from the U of MN – School of Music, she moved to NYC, working for the Juilliard School within the Vocal Arts department. Eventually, she pursued her Masters of Music at Hunter College and began her own vocal studio in the city, preparing students to audition professionally. After meeting her husband and beginning their family, she made the move back to her home state. By the grace of God, she was given the opportunity to lead the choral music ministry within her beloved home parish. Emily resides in the Minneapolis area with her husband and three children.
Susanna Tabeling
Susanna Tabeling attends St. Herman’s OCA in Minneapolis, where she assists with organizing services and teaching rubrics, as well as managing the readers. She is the only member of her family who is not a choir director, but she is practicing! Susanna enjoys nerding out about the complexities of Annunciation (IYKYK), cooking, and reading.