Music Staff
Dr. Keith Walker
Music Director and Conductor
Keith holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Augusta University. He has served as music director of churches in South Carolina, Georgia, and Missouri. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Leanne Herrmann
Accompanist
Leanne Herrmann, Accompanist, has served as the Accompanist for the DeKalb Choral Guild since 1988. She is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. She works throughout the metro Atlanta area as a freelance accompanist and chamber music pianist. Ms. Herrmann is currently the accompanist for the Collegium Vocale and the Summer Singers of Atlanta, and is the staff pianist for Paideia School and organist at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She has appeared in concert with the Gwinnett Festival Singers, the Gwinnett Young Singers, the Young Singers of Callanwolde, and the William Baker Festival Singers.
Trustees
DeKalb Choral Guild is led by a dedicated Executive Committee and Board of Trustees recruited from within the singing membership and from the community at large.
Board of Trustees
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Former PresidentRobert "Sheye" Breaux-Sadly our dear friend passed away unexpectedly this winter. We still mourn his loss but continue with his and our shared vision to build a compassionate and incomparable community chorus. |
Trustees:
Tricia Troester-President
Peggy Emrey-Treasurer
Marlee Warner-Outgoing Treasurer
Mary Root-Secretary
Taylor Tierry-At large member
Pat Harris-At large member
Faye Hoolrick-At large member
Ron Alston-At large member
Beth Golmar-Choral Representative
Other Leadership Positions
In addition to the Board of Trustees and the Musical Staff, the DeKalb Choral Guild relies on a number of volunteers to assist in its organization.
Singer Section Leaders
TBD
Librarian
Kay Johnson
Audition Coordinators
Pam Kilmer
Concert Program Notes
Kim Kyle
Facebook/Social Media
Wendy Truran
Board and Directors Emeriti
Conductor Emeritus, Dr. William O. Baker
Trustee Emerita, Dr. Barbara Pettitt