Artistic Director Megan Brenneman |
Accompanist
Julie Armes |
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Megan is thrilled to be in her first season (2018-2019) as artistic director of the Age of Majority Singers. She is passionate about building community through artistic pursuits, and in particular, through choral art. A teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board since 2001, she is currently a secondary school vocal music teacher and choral conductor at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute. Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Megan studied Music Education and French at Western University in London, Ontario, receiving an Honours Bachelor of Music (2000). Shortly after, she received a Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University (2001). Megan is the Vice Chairperson for The Center for Sound Music Education and the Assistant Project Manager for the Kaleid Choral Festival. Always interested in growing as a music educator, Megan endeavors to create a safe and engaging community in the classroom and beyond for people to explore their potential as singer, artist, and human being. |
Julie Armes maintains an busy piano studio in Kitchener, where she loves helping students of all ages “connect the dots,” understanding the building blocks of music so they can easily learn new music and be creative in making their own music. She is active as choir accompanist and occasional song leader at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and is available as a free-lance pianist for weddings and funerals. When she’s not involved in music-making, she enjoys planning social events with her neighbours. |
Co-founders
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Nancy Kidd
Nancy Kidd is the founding director of Age of Majority Singers and is also director of the Schneider Male Chorus.
Nancy is a retired music educator with the Waterloo Public Board, having taught music from K–12, as well as being a music consultant. As head of music at Bluevale Collegiate in Waterloo, she taught and mentored students and teachers for 19 years and conducted several award winning choirs. She has also conducted the 1000 voice Kodaly Children’s Choir on two occasions. Kidd is a respected clinician and adjudicator. She has been honoured with numerous awards including the Toronto Sun Top 10 Teachers in Ontario Award; the Mentor Award - Kitchener Waterloo Arts Awards; the Stewart Award for Teaching Excellence (WRDSB); the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community Award. |
Terry English
Terry is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University. She is a retired music educator and elementary classroom teacher.
Terry is music director of the Noteworthy Singers and Noteworthy Jazz Ensemble. She is music director and organist at Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterloo and she accompanies the Cambridge Male Chorus. |
Advisory Committee
AOMS's Artistic Director is supported by an elected Advisory Committee of choir members. This group of volunteers
is responsible for a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that help make the choir a unique and rewarding experience. The
Advisory Committee is elected annually by their peers to fill the roles below:
Chair - Lisa Massaro
Chairs executive meetings, represents the choir.
Vice Chair - Shelby Strassburger
Replaces the chair when needed. Acts as a support and assistant to the chair as needed.
Treasurer - Danny Eagle
Responsible for collecting choir fees and keeps records of all financial transactions made on behalf of the choir, to ensure that the choir is operating within its means. Disburses the funds of the choir under the direction of the AOMS board. Presents a financial report and proposes a budget at each annual meeting. Complies with tax obligations as required, including preparing and submitting an annual corporation income tax return.
Communications Officer - Jennifer Martin
Keeps accurate contact information of all members and is responsible for communications with members. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the choir website and member's forum.
Assistant Grants Officer / Assistant Treasurer - Jessica Flood
Assists both the Grants Officer and Treasurer in their duties, and serves as a backup during their absence.
Librarian - Alan Xaykongsa
Keeps record of all music stored by the Choir, borrowed from other organizations, and distributed to members. Ensures the safe return of all music at the end of each season.
Member(s) at Large - Cat Thompson
General representatives of choir members – may take on some of the ‘social organizing’, or be a chair of temporary committees.
is responsible for a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that help make the choir a unique and rewarding experience. The
Advisory Committee is elected annually by their peers to fill the roles below:
Chair - Lisa Massaro
Chairs executive meetings, represents the choir.
Vice Chair - Shelby Strassburger
Replaces the chair when needed. Acts as a support and assistant to the chair as needed.
Treasurer - Danny Eagle
Responsible for collecting choir fees and keeps records of all financial transactions made on behalf of the choir, to ensure that the choir is operating within its means. Disburses the funds of the choir under the direction of the AOMS board. Presents a financial report and proposes a budget at each annual meeting. Complies with tax obligations as required, including preparing and submitting an annual corporation income tax return.
Communications Officer - Jennifer Martin
Keeps accurate contact information of all members and is responsible for communications with members. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the choir website and member's forum.
Assistant Grants Officer / Assistant Treasurer - Jessica Flood
Assists both the Grants Officer and Treasurer in their duties, and serves as a backup during their absence.
Librarian - Alan Xaykongsa
Keeps record of all music stored by the Choir, borrowed from other organizations, and distributed to members. Ensures the safe return of all music at the end of each season.
Member(s) at Large - Cat Thompson
General representatives of choir members – may take on some of the ‘social organizing’, or be a chair of temporary committees.