Cornel Radulescu- Choir Director
A musician since the age of three, Cornel started with a pump organ in his family home in Romania before graduating with a degree in cello from the National Academy of Music in Bucharest. Since then he has returned to his first love, the organ, and moved to the US where he has been involved in church music as a composer, director and organist. Cornel brings a passion for music and experience combined with a deep desire to further the spiritual growth of our congregation through the ministry of music. He teaches the cello at Vanguard University and lives with his wife Magdalena and family in Costa Mesa.
Danny Feshenfeld - Praise Band Director
Danny Fehsenfeld has spent most of his life working with worship, helping churches to offer glory to God through music. He brings over fifteen years of experience, appearing on “The Hour of Power” with artists such as John Tesh, Kathy Mattea and Twila Paris. Danny also works as an actor in television, film and radio and performs for women’s conferences. Pastors around the country have enjoyed having him for their events. Danny adds his expertise to the major presentations each year through his skill in voice work and participation in the Covenant Choir.
Rev. Sharon Yagerlener - Parish Associate
Raised in Michigan, Sharon became an RN working in pediatrics and obstetrics. Moving to California, she raised four children and earned a degree from Fuller Seminary before being ordained at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant and becoming the full-time chaplain at the Long Beach Memorial/Miller Children’s Hospital. There she works with children in the intensive care units and their families. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys nine grandchildren, quilting, scrap-booking, reading and traveling.
Micah Wright Originally from West Des Moines, Iowa, Micah Wright is a recent Doctor of Musical Arts graduate from the USC Thornton School of Music. He has played piano for churches for 15 years, and enjoys performing in both collaborative and solo settings. In addition to performing, Micah enjoys teaching, nature, and basketball