Steve McBride holds a Master of Music from Westminster Choir College of Rider University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from West Chester University, with concentrations in voice, conducting, and organ. A versatile conductor, collaborative accompanist, and motivational educator, he has built a career centered on musical theatre, vocal performance, and arts education. Steve recently served as Music Director for Cabaret and Man of La Mancha at The Theatre Lab, and is an active music director and vocal coach throughout the Washington metropolitan area. He received the WATCH Award for Outstanding Music Direction for The Prom with Reston Community Players, Steve previously served as Choral Director at Langston Hughes Middle School in Fairfax County, Virginia, where he expanded the program from fewer than 50 students to nearly 200 in three years. He has also directed summer theatre intensives, workshops, and master classes, including work with OPERADelaware’s Summer Artist Program. In addition to his theatrical work, Steve has extensive experience in church music leadership, conducting, and concert production. He founded the Valley Forge Chorale, an auditioned concert ensemble that grew to more than 115 singers under his leadership.