Artistic Staff

Youth Singers has one of the finest artistic teams anywhere. Every director, choreographer, accompanist and coach is highly qualified and very knowledgeable. Each has a keen interest in helping every singer achieve their utmost while ensuring a positive, fun experience every step of the way.

The Youth Singers 2009/2010 Artistic Team:

Malcolm Edwards - Director ACT 3 / Principal Conductor Combined Choirs / Arranger All Divisions / Sessional Instructor ON CUE and SECOND CHANTS

Tricia Penner - Director of Creative Programs / Producer All Divisions

Katheryne Perri Edwards - Program Director & Instructor KIDS & MUSIC

Chris Thompson - Principal Choreographer (14 & up) / Choreographer All Divisions / Artistic Director SHINE

Lisa Ryan - Principal Choreographer (14 & under) / Resident Choreographer JUNIOR HI / Choreographer All Divisions

Kathy Seibel - Director SECOND CHANTS / Co-Director SENIOR HI / Music Editor All Divisions

Kathryn Parrotta - Co-Director SENIOR HI / Arranger All Divisions 

Colleen Whidden - Director JUNIOR HI

Deanna Henderson - Director KIDZXPRESS

Oliver Ho - Assistant to the Director JUNIOR HI

Donald Jones - Resident Choreographer and Assistant to the Director SECOND CHANTS / Associate Choreographer JUNIOR HI

Truss Verkley - Theatre Arts All Divisions

Katherine Burrowes - Guest Choreographer SENIOR HI, ACT 3, SHINE

Jennele Baine - Resident Choreographer SHINE / Assistant Choreographer JUNIOR HI

Jarryd Baine - Assistant Choreographer SENIOR HI, SECOND CHANTS / Assistant Producer & Director SHINE / Vocal Coach SECOND CHANTS

Michelle Jensen - Guest Choreographer All Divisions

Lindsay White - Assistant Choreographer KIDZXPRESS

Lois Mafrica - Audition Coordinator All Divisions

Gavin Caldwell - Accompanist KIDZXPRESS, JUNIOR HI

Lorel Platt - Accompanist KIDS & MUSIC

Dave Morton - Arranger / Band / Sequences All Divisions

Kristian Alexandrov - Arranger / Keyboards / Band / Sequences All Divisions

John Hildebrand - Technical Director / Recording Engineer All Divisions