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Artistic Director: Jim Kritikos
Jim Kritikos joins the Montgomery County Choral Society as the Artistic Director for the 2026/2027 performing season, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our community. A proud Texan and seasoned music educator, Jim has over 16 years of experience in leading award-winning choirs. He holds degrees in Choral and Band Conducting from Louisiana State University and has made significant contributions to the arts community. His career includes shaping young minds at Cedar Park High, Canyon Lake High, and Klein Oak High Schools, where he won numerous accolades, including the prestigious Tommy Tune Awards.
Jim’s passion for choral music and his innovative approach to teaching have left a lasting impact on his students. He believes in the transformative power of music and strives to create an environment where every singer can excel and express themselves creatively. Join us in welcoming Jim Kritikos to the Montgomery County Choral Society, where his expertise and passion will lead us to new heights and spread the joy of choral music throughout our community.
Assistant Art Director and Accompanist:
Craig Stephan
Craig returns to the bench, excited to accompany MCCS in this 55th anniversary season. Craig is the Director of Music Ministries at First Methodist Conroe. Having been back in Conroe for 17 years now, he has served at First Methodist since 2009. After returning to Texas from a number of years in New York and Kentucky, Craig spent many years as a coach/accompanist in the vocal music and music theater departments at Sam Houston State.
Time out of state was devoted to serving several churches in different leadership positions, but primarily developing a career in the Ad and PR world with a Regional Sales Director stint thrown in for good measure. Before leaving our great state for 15 years, Craig served a number of local churches, focused on performance opportunities and taught school. He has a music degree from Baylor University, but is equally grateful for terrific music teachers he had right here in Conroe. Craig has been involved with MCCS in various capacities since 2009. We are very excited for a wonderful season here at Montgomery County Choral Society this year!
Linda D. Sauceda, President
Linda D. Sauceda is a lifelong musician, performer, and community leader with a deep commitment to the arts. Her love of music began through school recitals, musical productions, voice lessons, and choir, and continued through talent contests, pageants, church music ministry, and community theater.As a military wife and mother, Linda lived in many communities and often found connection through church choirs and music ministry. During the COVID period, she served as a Sunday cantor for outdoor worship services, continuing to share music in a meaningful way.Linda’s professional and volunteer experience includes roles in banking, entrepreneurship with Mary Kay, and leadership with the American Business Women’s Association in Reno, where she served in several board positions, including president. She also helped establish a daytime ABWA chapter and supported a convention that raised approximately $10,000 for scholarships for businesswomen.Since moving to Montgomery, Texas, in 2021, Linda has been active with the Montgomery County Choral Society (MCCS), where she sings, serves on the Board of Directors, and supports the local arts community. As President, she is committed to strengthening MCCS’s role in fostering a vibrant appreciation for music and the arts.
