Biographies
Susan Barta, Accompanist
Susan Barta was raised in Salford and studied piano with Letabeth Ranney. Learning to play the cello at Victory Memorial Public School and Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute, she went on to obtain music and education degrees from the University of Western Ontario.
For over 20 years, she taught vocal and instrumental music at Hickson Central School. In addition to her role as Accompanist for the Woodstock Choralaires, she is also Music Director at Trinity United Church, Ingersoll.
Tom Corken, Director
Tom Corken will be our new Director, starting in the fall. He is an educator, conductor and singer based in London, Ontario. He is the Conductor of the Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir and currently is the Associate Conductor of the Grand Philharmonic Choir.
Lorinda Van Wyk, Interim Director
Lorinda is a South African who recently immigrated to Canada. She is a Doctor of Musical Arts (choral conducting) student at Western University. She is taking over in the preparations for our upcoming concert, Always Look on the Brighter Side of Life.