Conductor - Erin Freeman
Erin Freeman is the DIrector, James Erb Choral Chair, of the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Trained at Northwestern University, Boston University, and Peabody Conservatory, she has served as Resident Conductor of Peabody, Music Director of Collegium Vocale Atlanta and the Richmond Philharmonic, and Director of Orchestras at American University and Baltimore School for the Arts. She served as Associate Conductor of the Richmond Symphony from 2007-2015 before assuming the position of Director of Choral Activities at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the Artistic Director of Wintergreen Performing Arts, which presents the annual Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy. In addition, she is Resident Conductor of the Richmond Ballet, the State Ballet of Virginia.
For more information, visit erinrfreeman.com.
For more information, visit erinrfreeman.com.
Rehearsal Pianist - Ingrid Keller
Ingrid Keller is an active recitalist, collaborative artist, and teacher. She has performed nationally in such distinguished venues as the Kennedy Center, the Banff Centre, Jordan Hall, and Tanglewood, as well as internationally. She is a graduate of Northwestern University (B.M. magna cum laude), and Indiana University (M.M. and D.M.), under the tutelage of world renowned pianist, Menahem Pressler.
Recent collaborations have brought Ingrid Keller on the stage with the Mark Morris Dance group, members of the Dayton Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and Richmond Symphony and alongside such celebrated musicians as Yo-Yo Ma, and Joe Burgstaller. She has held positions at University of Dayton, Northern Kentucky University, and University of Oregon. Since having relocated to Richmond, Virginia, she has been appointed on the faculty of University of Richmond where she teaches piano, coaches vocalists and chamber music.
Ingrid Keller currently lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, Nathan Bick, and their two daughters, Clara and Phoebe. Her most recent album in collaboration with Jason Vest, Evening Hours, songs of Richard Hundley, was released through Roven Records in 2018.
Recent collaborations have brought Ingrid Keller on the stage with the Mark Morris Dance group, members of the Dayton Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and Richmond Symphony and alongside such celebrated musicians as Yo-Yo Ma, and Joe Burgstaller. She has held positions at University of Dayton, Northern Kentucky University, and University of Oregon. Since having relocated to Richmond, Virginia, she has been appointed on the faculty of University of Richmond where she teaches piano, coaches vocalists and chamber music.
Ingrid Keller currently lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, Nathan Bick, and their two daughters, Clara and Phoebe. Her most recent album in collaboration with Jason Vest, Evening Hours, songs of Richard Hundley, was released through Roven Records in 2018.
Chorus Manager - Barbara Baker
Barb Baker has been working with the Richmond Symphony Chorus for many years. She is a graduate of the University of Richmond, where she sang under Jim Erb's direction for four years. She became manager of the Chorus shortly after it was formed, took a seven year hiatus from the position in the 1980s, and then returned in 1994.
Barb's professional life has revolved around human resources. She formed her own company, Management Plus, in 1996, and served as a consultant for ten years while transitioning into association management work and management coaching. Now semi-retired, she stays just busy enough with two clients to allow her to travel several times a year.
Barb's professional life has revolved around human resources. She formed her own company, Management Plus, in 1996, and served as a consultant for ten years while transitioning into association management work and management coaching. Now semi-retired, she stays just busy enough with two clients to allow her to travel several times a year.
Additional leadership
Kevin L. Barger, Assistant Rehearsal Pianist
Melva Carle and Carl Eng, Rehearsal Assistants
Arianne Barrus, Soprano Section Leader
Rachel Fish, Alto Section Leader
Steve Travers, Tenor Section Leader
Steve Read, Bass Section Leader
Melva Carle and Carl Eng, Rehearsal Assistants
Arianne Barrus, Soprano Section Leader
Rachel Fish, Alto Section Leader
Steve Travers, Tenor Section Leader
Steve Read, Bass Section Leader
