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VocalEssence draws upon the power of singing together to nurture community, inspire creativity, affirm the value of all persons, and expand the influence of choral music.
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Director
Amanda Storm
Lifetime Board Member
Ann Barkelew O'hagan
Lifetime Board Member
Ann Buran
Director
Anna Boyle
Director
Anna Ostroushko
Ensemble Singer Representative
Benjamin Brunnette
Director
Bob Thacker
President
Carolina Maranon Cobos
Director
Cassie Garnett
Secretary
Dan Dressen
President Elect
Daniel Fernelius
Director
Daniel Kantor
Lifetime Board Member
David Mona
Lifetime Board Member
Don Shelby
Lifetime Board Member
Dorene Wernke
Director
Doug Parish
Director
Elizabeth Truesdell Smith
Lifetime Board Member
Fred Moore
Director
Jeff Smith
Director
Jim Odland
Director
Joanne Reeck
Treasurer
Kristen Hoeschler O'brien
Director
Kristine Oberg
Director
Lisa Lewis
Director
Martha Driessen
Director
Mary Tjosvold
Lifetime Board Member
Nikki Lewis
Director
Rhoda Mhiripiri Reed
Director
Richard Neuner
Director
Tanya Bransford
Director
Timothy Takach
Director
Torrie Allen
Vice President
Valton Henderson
Volunteer Chorus Representative
Brianna Hill
Executive Director, End Of Year
Amy Wielunski
Associate Artistic Directo
G Phillip Shoultz Iii
Executive Director, Start Of Year
Mary Ann Aufderheide
Artistic Director
Philip Brunelle
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