Chorale Leaders

Artistic Director

Mark Adrian earned his M.A. in Music and D.M.A. Certificate in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington. He comes to the Chorale with nearly thirty years experience conducting outstanding choral groups in the Pacific Northwest, including Choral Sounds Northwest, which he co-founded, and the Cantaré Vocal Ensemble. He works closely with many other choral groups as they present major works by such composers as Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart, and Verdi. Mark currently serves as music director at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Seattle. Additionally, he adjudicates at music competitions and festivals, gives private lessons, composes, and arranges music.

Accompanist

Thelma Strand has been the accompanist for the Sacred Music Chorale since its inception. A native of Seattle, she earned a degree in music at Bethel College, St. Paul, MN. She is currently assistant organist at University Presbyterian Church, Seattle.

Board of Directors

• Lynn Yerrick, Chair
• Don Ostrow, Vice Chair
• Barbara Erickson, Secretary
• Laurie Larkin, Treasurer
• Aaron Giles, At Large
• Richard Kovak, At Large
• Sharon Stearnes, At Large
• Mark Adrian, Ex Officio

Management Team

• Don Ostrow, General Manager
• Sharon Conner, Activities Manager
• Keith Graham, Communications Manager
• Julee Jackson, Concert Manager
• Don Ostrow, Development Manager
• Leola Ross, Endowment Manager
• Trip Edgerton, Financial Manager
• Aaron Giles, Librarian
• Walt Davis, Rehearsal Manager
• Aaron Giles, Web Manager

Section Leaders

• Barbara Erickson, Soprano
• Sharon Stearnes, Alto