Mary-Catherine Pazzano (she/her)
Artistic Director

Mary-Catherine began her first season as artistic director of the Age of Majority Singers in 2024. For the past decade, Mary-Catherine has been working steadily as a concert and freelance vocalist, music educator, vocal coach, and music director. As a professional jazz vocalist, her concert career has taken her across North America and New Zealand. Also in demand as a private voice coach, Mary-Catherine maintains a sought-after voice studio, and has taught multiple workshops and ensembles at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. 

Julie Armes (she/her)
Accompanist

Julie Armes maintains a 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 an accompanist and occasional song leader at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and accompanist for Fireside Voices. When she’s not involved in music-making, she enjoys planning social events with her neighbours. ​

History

AOMS was formed in January 2013. Educators Nancy Kidd and Terry English recognized that there were limited choir opportunities for young adults at the post-secondary level. This led them to envision the creation of AOMS.
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AOMS started as a program of the Lyrical Lines Education Network (LLEN), which provides opportunities that enhance and advance musical knowledge and ability in our community.

Age of Majority Singers welcomes singers 18+.

Previous Artistic Directors:
2018-2024: Megan Brenneman
2013-2018: Nancy Kidd

Board of Directors

The Age of Majority Singers Board of Directors meets monthly to govern the choir. This group of volunteers is responsible for a lot of the behind the scenes operations that help make the choir a unique and rewarding experience. The board is elected for one year terms by choir members at our Annual General Meeting.

ERIC JACKSON-SARKANY (he/him)
Co-Chair
Serving since 2020

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JILIANNE HOFFER-MAJOR (she/her)
​Co-Chair
Serving since 2021

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JOE POCSAI (he/him)
Treasurer
Serving since 2025
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JENNY FELICE (she/her)
Communications Officer
Serving since 2023
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CALLUM REMPEL (he/him)
Librarian
Serving since 2023
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MICHELLE METZGER (she/her)
Secretary
Serving since 2025
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TREVOR YU (he/him)
Concert Coordinator
Serving since 2025
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JESSICA CHATTEN (she/her)
Sponsorships & Fundraising Coordinator
Serving since 2025
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MAJA GIBSON (she/her)
Grants Officer
Serving since 2024
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KATIE EITEL (she/her)
Grants Coordinator
Serving since 2024
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