Michael Burkhardt, D.M.A., is Founder and Artistic Director of Hearts, Hands and Voices. He is internationally known for his creative work with children, having published numerous works and resources geared to inspiring and equipping both student and teacher. In addition to his work with HHAV, he is Artist-Professor of Organ at Eastern Michigan University, and travels extensively as a choral and organ clinician, organ recitalist and hymn festival leader. 

Sandy Burkhardt is a happily retired Elementary PE teacher living in Flagstaff, AZ.  She has 18 years of teaching experience, including 7 years working with homeless and disadvantaged students. After college, she spent a couple years in Sweden playing/coaching professional basketball. She has led HHAV recreation a for two years and loves working and playing with the children! And she is also Michael's sister!!!