Marlene Metz Hartzler began her career as Music Director at North Unitarian Universalist Congregation in 2003.  She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from The Ohio State University and a Master of Music degree in flute performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Marlene’s distinguished music training has also developed her impressive artistry on guitar and voice.  Notably, throughout Marlene’s career, she has taught private flute lessons as well as music and movement classes for young children.  Currently, she is well-known throughout the greater Columbus area as a performer of music for kids at venues that include recreation centers and community festivals.

Wade Jones, Pianist

Wade Jones joined us as our congregation’s pianist in the fall of 2007.  Wade  has training in classical music from the conservatory at the University of Cincinnati.  He also holds a degree in Jazz Studies from the Ohio State University.  Most recently, Wade served as Interim Pianist at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus.  He teaches private piano students, and enjoys composing jazz settings for traditional hymn tunes.