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These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-930 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img-1206-63610-4152-scaled-e1770410389214-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<h4>Jayce Bender<\/h4>\n<p>Jayce is currently the choir director at Swanton HS and MS in Swanton, Ohio, where he directs six ensembles and also assists with the marching band. Jayce is the tenor section leader, cantor and substitute organist at Christ the King Church in Toledo. 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