Our Directors

Director

Natalie Berdahl was born in Bozeman, Montana, and has dedicated 23 years to Barbershop music. As a third-generation barbershopper, she shares her passion for singing with her mother, and sister. At the age of 19, Natalie took on the roles of Assistant Director and Choreographer for the Bridger Mountain Harmony chorus, working alongside her mother.

With her passion for youth outreach and education, Natalie was the creative force and founder of “The Adelettes”, a young women’s chorus that promoted Barbershop music to younger generations. She contributed her expertise as a faculty member at numerous High School Barbershop Festivals and became the head faculty for the Big Sky Youth in Harmony Rendezvous Camp for 11 years.

Additionally, Natalie was appointed as the Young Women in Harmony Coordinator for the Northwest Region of Sweet Adelines, where she also utilized her skills as a vocal coach and conducted educational classes.

When the Bozeman Chord Rustlers (BHS) needed a musical leader, Natalie accepted the position as their frontline director. Over the course of six years under her leadership, she helped the chapter grow its membership and advance musically; earning their highest score and achievement of 2nd place at their Division contest.  

Additionally, Natalie has performed with the Rich-Tones chorus, a six-time international champion, securing two international medals. Natalie’s enthusiasm for quartet singing led to an 8th-place international medal. Outside of Barbershop music, Natalie spends her time pursuing her passion for film with her Associate's Degree in Motion Picture Production.







 

Assistant Director


Liz Miller has been a member of Sweet Adelines since 1997, and has been with City of Lakes since 2010. She is one of the baritone section leaders in the chorus, a co-captain of the front row, and sings baritone with the 1st Place Quartet Medalist in Region 6, Spice. She also has sung lead and baritone with past regional champion quartets, Star Burst!, Cabernet, and Espresso. 

Liz earned her bachelor in Music Education degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and her Masters in Education from St. Mary's University. She has served as an associate director of the Vallee de Croix chorus, and is currently an elementary music teacher in the Osseo school district.