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The Symphony Tacoma Voices (STV) is a diverse chorus, a blend of gifted amateurs from all walks of life, music teachers, and professional musicians. The “Voices” meet weekly throughout the season to prepare numerous collaborations with Symphony Tacoma, including their annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.
In addition to their appearances with Symphony Tacoma, the Voices present an annual standalone concert that explores a wide array of choral music.
Geoffrey Boers, Conductor
Dr. Geoffrey Boers has been conductor of the Symphony Tacoma Voices since 2002. He is also the Ruth Sutton Waters Endowed Professor of Music at the University of Washington in Seattle. There, he leads the choral studies program, which consists of three faculty members, a cohort of fourteen in-residence graduate conductors, and seven choirs. He conducts the UW Chamber Singers, who have collaborated with local and nationally renowned artists to present concerts of distinction.
Dr. Boers travels extensively for conducting and teaching engagements. He has written a groundbreaking literacy rubric that is being adopted by ACDA and NAfME, the national choral and music education organizations in the United States, as well as in Canada, where it will appear in a newly translated French edition.
Amy Elizabeth Boers, Collaborative Artist
Amy Boers is well known for her work as a pianist, accompanist, singer, and conductor, giving her keen insights as a collaborative artist. She was named Principal Pianist for Symphony Tacoma in 2018 and has been a collaborative artist with the Symphony Tacoma Voices for many years. She also works with Pacific Lutheran University, where she coaches and performs with both vocalists and instrumentalists.
2025-2026 Symphony Tacoma Voices
SOPRANOSibyl Adams Mikaela Alger Elizabeth Berndt Simone Bogar Chantel Dozier Emma Edwards Elinor Geyer Melanie Hangca Lindsey Hovey Alicia Johnson Jenn Kinney Sarah Krogstad Denise Lees Nanette Leslie Sophia Lucero Camber May Decker Nielsen Triona Noss Katie Olson Karen Patjens Paige Silva Robyn Strand Katja Whelan |
ALTOKatie Adams Beckie Anderson Heidi Bone Elizabeth Bowen LeeAnne Campos Meghan Courtney Liz Fortenbery Ellen George Elizabeth Grossman Jenni Guadnola Madison Hamilton Katy Hassing Judy Herrington Isabela Howell Austin Lenz Amanda Mackey Doreen Milward Maribeth Moore Ruth Mueller Erin Oliver Kerstin Shaffer Ann Slaughter Karla Stoermer Sharon Stritzel Katie Tuite Heidi Waltos Zoe Wolf |
TENORAndy Clare Denny Davenport Kevin Hovey Barry Johnsrud Liam Kerschner Raj Kumar Evin Lambert Zorba Leslie Colin McNamara Steve Moon Dave Olsen Erik Poehlman Derek Sellers Jon Shaffer Eric Stenerson Kyle Yeversky |
BASSAlan Aplin Jonathan Beck Scott Case Jonathan Courtney Scott Donaldson Luke Gregerson Nicholas Hall Austin Kay Paul McGriff Carl Medford Rich Nace Kenneth Schwartz Rafe Wadleigh Bryan Watson David Weir Tim Wrye |
We are currently accepting applications for our 2025-2026 season. Please tell us about your experience and interests by completing our STV questionnaire below. I look forward to meeting you! Geoffrey Boers Conductor, Symphony Tacoma Voices