The Ensemble

The Master Singers of Virginia is a select, auditioned, volunteer ensemble of 42 singers.
Now in its 32nd season, the ensemble is led by Dr. Don Schade.

The mission of the Master Singers of Virginia is to enrich, educate and entertain audiences by providing high quality artistic programs in Northern Virginia and beyond; to give residents of the region the opportunity to hear and perform beautiful and challenging choral music; to encourage youth to become involved in choral music; and to increase awareness of and support for the arts throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area.

* denotes Section Leader

Soprano
Kathy Farmer (30th season)
Marge Kalfon (14th season)
Stephanie Konkus (9th season)
Betsy Leon (28th season)
*Claire Managan (12th season)
Mindy Peterson (2nd season)
Meredith Richardson Martin (4rd season)
Dr. Yoon Nam (1st season)
Sydney Smith (2nd season)
Elizabeth Thomas (2nd season)
Emma Watts (3rd season)
Emma Wolfe (5th season)

Alto
Mehru Adnan (2nd season)
Jenifer Bluhm (6th season)
Maryke Caputo (1st season)
Julie Edwards (9th season)
Marian Ewell (16th season)
Shilpa Gangisetty (2nd season)
Amy Hardy (13th season)
Emily Ley Palmieri (2nd season)
Kristine Parker (4th season)
Kati Posey (15th season)
*Jane Waldrop (12th season)
Rachel Wilson (2nd season)
Kristin Wolf (3nd season)