ST. ANN YOUTH CHOIR

Christopher Hogan - Director

Christopher Hogan is the Director of Music at St. Ann Catholic School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the founding director of the St. Ann Youth Choir. He has taught music students of all ages up through the undergraduate level, and he continues to teach privately and direct a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles in the West Palm Beach area. He holds degrees from the University of Louisville (M.M./Music Composition), UCLA Extension (Graduate Certificate/Film Scoring), and Mary Washington College (B.A./Music).

A regularly commissioned composer, especially of sacred music, Hogan’s works have been performed throughout the United States and in Europe. His music can be heard in commercial advertisements and has been used in national television programs on the Discovery Channel, CNBC and TLC. Hogan has written and arranged music for multiple Broadway performers as well as Emmy Award winning songwriters in Los Angeles. He is published by Choristers Guild, Shawnee Press and Gentry Publications.

Jennifer Loyless - Managing Director

Jennifer Loyless has been Managing Director for SAYC since 2018. Her work for SAYC includes developing performance opportunities, fundraising, coordinating volunteers and managing the children’s choir activities internally and externally. Since joining SAYC, the children have participated in three successful Diocesan singing tours, released their second album titled Follow Me (2019) and traveled on singing tours to Rome (2018/19), Ireland (2022) and Austria/Germany (2024/25).

Her efforts have been instrumental in coordinating SAYC’s continued growth and international reputation. Mrs. Loyless’s two children are SAYC members: Grayson, Legacy Choir and Avery, Upper Choir.

Natalia Panozzo - Assistant Music Director

Natalia R. Panozzo is a dedicated musician, educator, volunteer, and creative professional. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education (K–12) from Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she was recognized for her leadership and service.

Currently, Miss Panozzo is an Elementary Strings Director (K-5). She is passionate about helping students discover their own unique gifts. She strives to inspire a sense of love, self-worth, and purpose in every child, encouraging them to believe in themselves and recognize their ability to make a positive impact in the world.