Our Musicians
Sarah Lonsert
Sarah Lonsert, our cantorial soloist, is a versatile vocalist known for her "angelic voice" and authentic artistry across genres. Currently, Sarah performs with several acclaimed ensembles, including the L.A. Master Chorale, Pacific Chorale, Long Beach Camerata Singers, and Voices of Terpsichore. Sarah has had the honor of recording with John Williams and Steven Spielberg and was part of the Grammy Award-winning choir on Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which won Best Choral Performance in 2022. She has shared the stage with Andrea Bocelli, the L.A. Symphony, and performed internationally in Taipei, Rome, Paris, Germany, Russia (Glinka Cappella), and Estonia (The Rock Church).
She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Cal State Fullerton and a Master of Music from Cal State Northridge. Favorite roles include Rose Maurrant (Street Scene), Juliette Understudy (Romeo et Juliette), Fire (L’enfant et les sortilèges), Lois Warner (Breaking Up Is Hard to Do), and the Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).
What began as a form of therapy for her high-functioning autism blossomed into a lifelong passion for music and performance. Rooted in musical theatre from a young age, Sarah's love for classical music was sparked—serendipitously—through an accidental enrollment in a college Music 101 course. Since then, she has built a dynamic career spanning classical, musical theatre, and pop, with a focus on genuine storytelling and connection through music.
Above all, Sarah is passionate about making music accessible to all. Whether on the concert stage or in an intimate theatre, she believes music—no matter the genre—has the power to connect, heal, and inspire. Desert Outreach Synagogue is honored to have her on the bimah as our cantorial soloist. Experience Sarah and Rabbi Chazzan Danny Maseng here.
Chip Prince
Chip Prince, our Musical Director, is back in Palm Springs, after 22 years of “doing the Broadway thing” in New York City and on tour. He served as Associate Conductor on the National Tour of Newsies and played piano for the Broadway HD video. Originally from New Hampshire, Chip attended Brigham Young University in Utah and music-directed such shows as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Annie, and Damn Yankees in the 1980's at Sundance Summer Theatre. Other New York and National Tour conducting credits include Les Misérables, Ragtime, Mary Poppins, The Fantasticks, Deaf West’s Big River, and Gershwin's’ Porgy and Bess. From 2007 to 2009, Chip was the accompanist for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. We are grateful that Chip has found a home with us.