Background
Plate-Held, Elaine Vander was born on December 15, 1946 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Louis and Doris (Gnade) Vander Plate.
music educator organist choir director
Plate-Held, Elaine Vander was born on December 15, 1946 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Louis and Doris (Gnade) Vander Plate.
Bachelor in Music Education, Westminster Choir College, 1969; Master in Church Music, Westminster Choir College, 1992.
Organist, choir director, Unitarian Church, Princeton, New Jersey, 1969-1971;
organist, choir director, Unitarian Fellowship, Morristown, New Jersey, 1973-1986;
organist, choir director, First Presbyterian, Springfield, New Jersey, 1987-1988;
organist, choir director, Reformed Church, North Brunswick, New Jersey, 1988-1990;
organist, choir director, Emanuel Lutheran, New Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1990. Owner and teacher piano, organ, voice The Music Store, Morris Plains, 1971-1981. Private teacher, Morristown, New Jersey, 1973-1988.
General music teacher Myschool, Mount Freedom, New Jersey, 1976-1979. Private organ, piano, voice Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Brunswick, since 1990.
Member American Choral Directors Association, Association Lutheran Church Musicians, American Guild Organists, Choristers Guild.
Married Timothy Lee Seitz, August 24, 1969 (divorced 1984). Children: Derek Stefan, Kirsen Leigh. Married Richard William Held, July 18, 1988.