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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History
AOMS was formed in January 2013. Educators Nancy Kidd and Terry English recognized that there were limited choral opportunities for young adults at the post-secondary level. This led them to envision the creation of a community-based choir.
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.
Nancy Kidd served as the original artistic director for AOMS until 2018.
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.
Nancy Kidd served as the original artistic director for AOMS until 2018.
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:
2022-2023 AOMS Board of Directors
Co-Chair & Social Media/Web Officer - Eric Jackson-Sarkany (Email Eric)
Oversees meetings, choir planning, and board responsibilities along with the other co-chair. Also responsible for organizing and scheduling auditions, vocal placements and other needed admin support. Maintain the choirs website, social channels, and assists with marketing and brand awareness initiatives.
Co-Chair - Jilianne Major (Email Jilianne)
Oversees meetings, choir planning, and board responsibility along with the other co-chair. Manages meeting schedules and agendas, contracts with the artistic director and accompanist. Provides admin support as needed and ensures the choir membership and registration is up to date with the Ontario government.
Secretary/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. 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.
Treasurer - Victoria Hunter (Email Victoria)
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 - Tina Skublics (Email Tina)
Responsible for all internal communications to choir members including choir updates, announcements, and the monthly newsletter.
Grants Officer - Natalie Clark
Responsible for researching future grant opportunities for Age of Majority Singers. Assessing grant criteria and working with the rest of the board to apply for all possible grants. Responsible for being the point of contact for the choir regarding any grant communications.
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:
2022-2023 AOMS Board of Directors
Co-Chair & Social Media/Web Officer - Eric Jackson-Sarkany (Email Eric)
Oversees meetings, choir planning, and board responsibilities along with the other co-chair. Also responsible for organizing and scheduling auditions, vocal placements and other needed admin support. Maintain the choirs website, social channels, and assists with marketing and brand awareness initiatives.
Co-Chair - Jilianne Major (Email Jilianne)
Oversees meetings, choir planning, and board responsibility along with the other co-chair. Manages meeting schedules and agendas, contracts with the artistic director and accompanist. Provides admin support as needed and ensures the choir membership and registration is up to date with the Ontario government.
Secretary/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. 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.
Treasurer - Victoria Hunter (Email Victoria)
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 - Tina Skublics (Email Tina)
Responsible for all internal communications to choir members including choir updates, announcements, and the monthly newsletter.
Grants Officer - Natalie Clark
Responsible for researching future grant opportunities for Age of Majority Singers. Assessing grant criteria and working with the rest of the board to apply for all possible grants. Responsible for being the point of contact for the choir regarding any grant communications.