Artistic Director Megan Brenneman
Megan began her first season as artistic director of the Age of Majority Singers in September, 2018. 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.
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Accompanist
Julie ArmesJulie 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.
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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. |
Board of Directors
AOMS's Artistic Director is supported by an elected Board of Directors 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
Board of Directors is elected annually by their peers to fill the roles below:
2020-2021 AOMS Board of Directors
Chair - Lisa Massaro
Plans, schedules and chairs executive meetings, represents the choir. Oversees the board of directors.
Vice Chair - Danny Eagle
Replaces the chair when needed. Acts as a support and assistant to the chair as needed. Also responsible for organizing and scheduling auditions, vocal placements and other needed admin support.
Secretary - Jessica Flood
Responsible for taking meeting minutes at all AOMS board meeting as well as the Annual General Meeting. Responsible for keeping AOMS online and physical assets organized. Also keeps the board information updated with the province.
Treasurer - Victoria Hunter
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.
Librarian - Cat Thompson
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.
Communications Officer - Cohl Johnston
Advocates inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels like a valued member of the choir and receives timely and accurate updates about events, rehearsals and socials. Oversees the feedback and information collection processes and is responsible for keeping member records up-to-date.
Social Media/Web Officer - Eric Jackson
Responsible for maintaining all AOMS social media channels and website. Manages the visibility of AOMS online and is also responsible for all marketing and brand awareness campaigns for the choir, as well as overseeing new member recruitment. Assists with promoting concerts throughout the season.
Concert Coordinator - Divya Mehan
Responsible for planning and executing the booking of all AOMS concert performances. Works with venues to book, coordinates day of timings and assists with ticket sales and promotion of performances.
is responsible for a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that help make the choir a unique and rewarding experience. The
Board of Directors is elected annually by their peers to fill the roles below:
2020-2021 AOMS Board of Directors
Chair - Lisa Massaro
Plans, schedules and chairs executive meetings, represents the choir. Oversees the board of directors.
Vice Chair - Danny Eagle
Replaces the chair when needed. Acts as a support and assistant to the chair as needed. Also responsible for organizing and scheduling auditions, vocal placements and other needed admin support.
Secretary - Jessica Flood
Responsible for taking meeting minutes at all AOMS board meeting as well as the Annual General Meeting. Responsible for keeping AOMS online and physical assets organized. Also keeps the board information updated with the province.
Treasurer - Victoria Hunter
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.
Librarian - Cat Thompson
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.
Communications Officer - Cohl Johnston
Advocates inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels like a valued member of the choir and receives timely and accurate updates about events, rehearsals and socials. Oversees the feedback and information collection processes and is responsible for keeping member records up-to-date.
Social Media/Web Officer - Eric Jackson
Responsible for maintaining all AOMS social media channels and website. Manages the visibility of AOMS online and is also responsible for all marketing and brand awareness campaigns for the choir, as well as overseeing new member recruitment. Assists with promoting concerts throughout the season.
Concert Coordinator - Divya Mehan
Responsible for planning and executing the booking of all AOMS concert performances. Works with venues to book, coordinates day of timings and assists with ticket sales and promotion of performances.