About The Directors
Justin Womack - Musical Director

Justin is a past member of the Maranatha Touring Choir who sang in the choir up until
he graduated from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Florida. There he
earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Commercial Music. While earning his
degree he performed with the Florida State University Singers and founded
Reverb an all male A Capella group. Justin is currently working on his Masters
in Special Education. He is a freelance arranger/composer, and sings with the
Maranatha Gospel Choir.
Kristine Clifford - Accompanist

Kristine Clifford earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Virginia
Commonwealth University, with a major in Flute and a minor in French Horn. She taught
elementary music in Spotsylvania County before working for an insurance company handling
homeowner claims. Currently, she is employed at Morton-Massey, Inc, a family owned business.
Kristine has taught private piano and flute lessons and was a member of The Chamber Chorale
of Fredericksburg for 9 years. She is in her 19th year as Choir Director at Christ Episcopal
Church in Spotsylvania where she leads the Adult and Children's Choirs as well as Children's
Chapel. In addition, she is a founding member of The Fredericksburg Ayres, flute quartet and
The Post Oak Baroque Trio. Kristine has been a guest performer with local ensembles including
The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg, The St. Paul's Masterworks Chorus, and at The National
Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico. She is the piano accompanist for Maranatha 2nd
Generation and Maranatha Touring Choir and is also a member of the Maranatha Gospel Choir.
Kristine and her husband, Steve, live in Spotsylvania with their three children, Hunter, Hannah
Lovell & Colby.
Rebekah Rochte - Drama Director

Rebekah Rochte has been associated with Maranatha Touring Choir since 2005. She is currently
concluding her studies in Anthropology and Religious Studies at The College of William and Mary.
In addition to her academic interests, she is heavily involved with the music and theatre
communities, including membership of the professional music fraternity Delta Omicron and four years
of performance with Sinfonicron Light Opera Company. Her other credits include two improvisational
troupes, a number of productions with WM's student-run Shakespeare company, and singing with The
Christopher Wren Singers, the William and Mary Women's Chorus, and the Botetourt Chamber Singers.
"...what made it such an unforgettable and moving experience was the fervor and joy
with which these beautiful young people sang. I never hoped to hear anything like that until I hear
the heavenly choir."
Dr. Van Beck and Paula Hall, Pittsburgh, PA