Board of Directors

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    Ruth Stebbing

    PRESIDENT

    Ruth rejoined the choir in Sept 2019.  She had previously sung with them for a year in 2006-7.

    She joined the Board in Nov 2020 and has had several roles - secretary, Treasurer, Registrar and now President since Nov 2023.  

    Ruth sings with the Chamber choir but has previously sung with Big Choir and Persephone Singers.


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    Kelsey Short

    TREASURER

    Kelsey has been trying to sing in the choir since 2021 but keeps getting interrupted by life events - she finally sang in her first Yukon Community Choirs concert in May 2025!

    She joined the board of directors by accident in October 2023 and keeps coming back. She is taking on the role of treasurer because she loves spreadsheets more than any person should.

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    Natasha Andrei

    REGISTRAR

    After a short time being in the choir, it was evident to me that it takes a lot of work for everything to come together. I really enjoy doing administrative work and have a good eye for detail, and when the call for a new registrar went out it seemed like a good fit for my skills. 

    I have enjoyed getting to know my fellow board members over the past year, and I enjoy being part of making things happen!


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    Rahel Diener

    COMMUNICATIONS

    If you contact the YCC via email, you will most likely receive a response from Rahel Diener.

    Rahel is in charge of communications and social media, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as well as archiving choir photos and concert videos. She also assists the librarian as needed, for example by maintaining the music library catalogue.

    Rahel joined the choir in fall 2022, singing second soprano in the largest ensemble, and she has been on the board since November 2022. There has been a 'wind of change' from the beginning, which keeps the board on their toes – Rahel very much enjoys being part of the process initiated by the YCC's Strategic Priorities.

    It is most important to Rahel that the singers enjoy coming to rehearsals and benefit from their membership in the choir, musically, personally, and socially!


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    Johanna Rockenstein

    SECRETARY

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    Elise Bousquet

    SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING

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    Heather McFadgen

    DIRECTOR AT LARGE

    I have sung in choirs all my life since I was a child, growing up in Cape Breton. I’ve sung in our community choir (including Persephones), since moving to Whitehorse in 1993 (with the odd interruption). It is where I made my first and best friends.

    I have truly loved this chorale experience (including Unisong in Ottawa twice), the people, the songs, the concerts, and yes, even the practices. I’m excited about the changes that are happening with our new artistic director, conductors, and collaborative musicians — and also impressed with the commitment of the current board members. Thanks to all those who came before them! I feel lucky to be a part of this singing community and I’m happy to do my part.

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    Laura Beattie

    DIRECTOR AT LARGE

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    Nancy Kidd

    DIRECTOR AT LARGE

    As Nancy sang before she could talk and sings at her home with neighbours providing positive reports of listening, it made sense that Nancy became a choir member in 2024, following  a  brief time with the Community Choir in 2003.  Singing brings joy to Nancy's life and she likes to share her joy by singing.  Nancy also has a science background and the research literature highly recommends  choral  singing for many personal benefits.  She is pleased to be a part of the board of a wonderfully productive association.