Joel Everist is Director of Choral Activities for Mason City High School. Under his direction the Concert Choir has earned 40 First Place finishes at international competitions; appeared at Carnegie Hall; Lincoln Center; The Kennedy Center; Chicago’s Orchestra Hall; numerous ACDA conventions; as well as a performance for Vice President Gore with the Prime Minister of Japan at the State Department in Washington D.C. He received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, and a Master of Music Education degree from Northwestern University. Everist was named as one of the national Top 10 "Directors of Note" by Choral Director magazine; conducted the Ninth Grade ICDA Opus Honor Choir; served on the ICDA Board of Directors and chaired the ICDA State Convention.

Rachel Everist is instructor of music at North Iowa Area Community College and serves as staff pianist for the Mason City High School Vocal Music Department. Previously she taught piano at Wartburg College. A cum laude graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, she has also studied at the Northwestern University Graduate School of Music. Everist has performed in venues across the world including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Spain, and an appearance on Guatemala National Television. She is listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.