About The Choir
YAV Staff
Patrons
The four patrons of the choir are eminent South Australians Keith Conlon, Peter Combe, Julie Anthony, and Jane Doyle. Musicians in their own right, they are also powerful role models for their integrity, talent and achievements.
Artistic Director
Christie Anderson is the Artistic Director of YAV. An experienced singer and conductor, Christie comes to YAV with a passion for choral music, ensemble singing and music as a team sport! Christie conducts YAV's senior vocal ensemble, AURORA and the First Concert Choir. In 2010 Christie will also teach choral conducting as part of YAV's extensive music program.
Executive Director
Deborah Munro is the co-founder of Young Adelaide Voices. She was Artistic Director for 21 years, and in that capacity recorded nine CDs and led six overseas tours, conducting the Choir for recitals in many prestigious venues such as Westminster Abbey, St Martin-in-the-Fields and the European Youth Choral Festival.
Choir Administrator
Corinna Freytag came on board the YAV team in in June this year. She is your contact person in the office for all matters organisational and financial!
Music Staff
Members of the YAV music staff are all highly qualified people who have a wonderful rapport with children as well as great enthusiasm for choral education.
YAV tutors
| Kristie Fudge | Junior Choir |
| Trish Hart | Intermediate Choir |
| Deborah Munro | Second Concert Choir |
| Christie Anderson | AURORA and First Concert Choir |
| Margaret Lange | Musicianship |
| Belinda Smith | School Workshops Leader |
| Come and Try Choir (terms 2 and 4) |
YAV accompanists
| Annie Kwok | Junior Choir |
| Julie Dobo | Intermediate Choir |
| Karl Geiger | 1st Concert Choir |
| Alistair Knight | 2nd Concert Choir |
| Rhys Madigan | AURORA |
| Come and Try Choir (terms 2 and 4) |
Vocal teaching
In 2010 YAV offer vocal teaching in groups or for individuals on Wednesday and Thursday evenings with soprano Desiree Frahn.
Administration
Choir Chairperson: Greg von Einem
Executive Director: Deborah Munro
Artistic Director: Christie Anderson
Choir Administrator: Corinna Freytag
Music Library Coordinator: Margaret Lange
Costume Coordinator and Administrative Assistant: Wendy Ambler
School workshops leader: Belinda Smith
Choir Council
This group of people comprises the Executive Director, General Manager, the Artistic Director and an annually elected parent group as well as one or two nominated members from the community. It meets once per month to overview the Choir's activities, finances and ethos. The Council acts as a consultative body and works on behalf of the Choir with the support of parent volunteers.