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:
2021-2022 AOMS Board of Directors
Chair - Cohl Johnston (Email Cohl)
Plans, schedules and chairs executive meetings, represents the choir. Oversees the board of directors and represents the choir when writing grants, applying for funding, and any other public facing communications. Assists with concert planning and booking when required.
Vice Chair & Social Media/Web Officer - Eric Jackson-Sarkany (Email Eric)
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. Maintain the choirs website, social channels, and assists with marketing and brand awareness initiatives.
Secretary/Communications Officer - Jessica Flood (Email Jessica)
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. Organizes all communications with choir members including a monthly newsletter and seasonal/concert updates. 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.
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:
2021-2022 AOMS Board of Directors
Chair - Cohl Johnston (Email Cohl)
Plans, schedules and chairs executive meetings, represents the choir. Oversees the board of directors and represents the choir when writing grants, applying for funding, and any other public facing communications. Assists with concert planning and booking when required.
Vice Chair & Social Media/Web Officer - Eric Jackson-Sarkany (Email Eric)
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. Maintain the choirs website, social channels, and assists with marketing and brand awareness initiatives.
Secretary/Communications Officer - Jessica Flood (Email Jessica)
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. Organizes all communications with choir members including a monthly newsletter and seasonal/concert updates. 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.