Music Director

Andrew Lewis
andrew@elginmasterchorale.org
847.214.7225

Executive Director

Tyler Hast
tyler@elginmasterchorale.org
847.214.7225

Youth Choir Music Director

Alexandria Taxon
ataxon@elgin.edu
847.214.7225

Staff

  • Lisa Michnick, Office Coordinator and Administrator
  • Jon Warfel, Associate Conductor & Master Chorale Accompanist 
  • Alberto Mantovano, Assistant Conductor & Bass Section Leader 
  • Melissa Pagano, Soprano I Section Leader
  • JoEllyn Caulfield, Soprano II Section Leader
  • Rachel E. Maley, Alto Section Leader
  • Scott Gates, Tenor I Section Leader
  • Nicholas Metzger, Tenor II Section Leader
  • Ryan Palmer, Youth Choir Accompanist

Board of Directors 2025-26

Executive Committee Officers

  • Dennis Rossow, President
  • Diane Schael, Vice President
  • Thomas Schael, Treasurer
  • Kaitlyn Pacchini, Secretary

Board of Directors

  • Alison Bleick
  • Marilyn DeStefano
  • Marcia Haran
  • Tyler Hast (ex officio)
  • Chris Johnson
  • Lee Kolodiej
  • Andrew Lewis (ex officio)
  • Elizabeth Roberts
  • Kermit Swanson
  • Lexy Taxon (ex-officio)
  • Mary Ulery

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We currently offer summer internship opportunities for students and young professionals interested in arts administration, marketing, and nonprofit operations. Visit our Employment Page to learn more and apply today!