Corgan Ball, soprano, is the Assistant Director of Campus Life and Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisor at Knox College and serves as the Music Research Assistant and Social Media Manager for Nova Singers. They earned their B.A. in Music and Education from Knox College and performed with the Knox College Choir and Chamber Singers. Corgan enjoys participating in musical theatre productions, sustainability initiatives, volunteering/activism, and board game/craft nights at home. They live in Galesburg with their partner Ryan, and cat Camille.
Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger, bass, is the director of choral activities for the Rockridge School
District. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Truman State University. He has
performed with Circa 21, Quad City Music Guild, Countryside Community Theater and Opear Quad Cities and is the organist and bell choir director for the Church of Peace in Rock Island. He currently serves the Illinois Music Education Association as the State Past President. He thanks his husband Alexander, children Elijah and Emilie, and his parents for their love and support.
David Foster, bass, has performed with groups such as the Bach Chorale Singers, Lafayette Chamber Singers, and the Peoria Area Civic Chorale, where he served as bass section leader. David is a software engineer at Caterpillar, having received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. David lives in Morton, Illinois, with his wife Rachel and children Andrew and Abigail, and would like to thank them for their patience and support.
Allison Good, alto, earned her degree in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois University, where she sang in Concert Choir, University Singers, and Madrigal Singers. Since her time at WIU, Allison has performed in children’s theatre and community theatre all over the country. She is a property manager in Geneseo, Illinois where she lives with her husband, Bo, and their kids, Adler, Rowan and Leo.
Megan Holevoet, alto, is excited to be back for her second season with the Nova Singers! She lives in Geneseo, Illinois where she works as a server at Sweet Peas Grill & Bar. She plays her euphonium in the Quad City Wind Ensemble and Big River Brass Band. In 2024, Megan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and also studied Communication and Music at Monmouth College. In her free time, Megan loves shopping, spending time with her family and friends, golfing, and playing fetch with her cat, Mishka. She hopes you all enjoy the 40th anniversary season of the Nova Singers!
Dakota Howard, tenor, is a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan University and is excited to be joining Nova Singers for his 5th year. In college, Dakota earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music and sang in a variety of styles and genres including performances with the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, as well as smaller chamber ensembles and solo work within his collegiate choir. He works in Fairfield, and is actively searching for new music opportunities to be a part of!
Noel Jean Huntley, soprano, is in her second year with the Nova Singers! She earned B.A.s in English and Theatre Performance from Augustana College (‘22), where she sang with the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Information and Library Science through SUNY Buffalo. When not working or singing, Noel enjoys spending time with her loved ones, traveling, reading, writing, and playing guitar.
Joel Kolander, baritone, Augustana alumnus 2004 where he sang with the Augustana Choir. Since then, he has sang with the Quad City Choral Arts, Quad City Music Guild, Genesius Guild, Quad City Opera Group, Handel Oratorio Society, Florida Pro Musica, and the Spotlight Theater. When not singing, Joel enjoys the woods, finishing projects, and his job at Rock Island Auction Company. He has a patient wife, Anna, and three ridiculously good looking children, Quinn, Dean, and Calvin.
Sarah Lounsberry, alto, is enjoying her 12th season with Nova Singers. She is a graduate of Western Illinois University, where she was an active member of University Singers, Madrigal Singers, Vocal Jazz, and Opera Theatre. Sarah has performed with Quad City Music Guild, Opera Quad Cities, Circa ’21, and Quad City Singers. She works as an Order Management Manager at Agrisolutions and lives in Rock Island with her husband, Adam, and children, Jack and Mara.
Alyssa Mathias, alto, is an assistant professor of music at Knox College. She holds a PhD in ethnomusicology from UCLA and a BA in music from the University of Chicago. A violinist and singer, she has performed with Chicago’s Grant Park Chorus, the Schola Cantorum Cathedralis at Holy Name Cathedral, Superdevoiche Bulgarian women’s choir, and the Los Angeles Arab Orchestra.
Kaitlyn McCullough, soprano, is the Choir Director at Orion Middle School and High School in Orion, IL. In her third year, she teaches 6-12th grade students, directs Syncopation, the school’s auditioned a capella choir, and serves as the Music Director for the theater program. Kaitlyn received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education from Monmouth College in 2023 where she now directs the college’s Concert Choir for members of the college and town communities. Kaitlyn is involved with ILMEA, where she received the 2024 Outstanding Student Teacher award, and has been published in The Music Educator, the association’s official journal. She previously served as Music Director at First United Methodist Church in Monmouth and has sung with Galesburg Community Chorus for a number of years. She is enthusiastic and eager to join Nova Singers this season to create music with other wonderful musicians and role models of hers alike.
Jeffrey Moore, tenor, is excited to be joining the Nova Singers for a second season! He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Louisville and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University. Jeffrey has performed in multiple national and international choral festivals and competitions in his time with The University of Louisville’s premiere ensemble, the Cardinal Singers. Notably he has performed in choirs for the Louisville Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall in New York City, festivals in Singapore, Taipei, South Korea, China, and Austria, and competitions in Germany and Croatia.
Brandon Ouellette, tenor, is pastor at Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL. Brandon received a B.A. in Music from Monmouth College and a Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He resides in Monmouth with his wife, Tiffany, their two children, Oliver and Sophia, their three cats and a dog. In his free time, you can usually find Brandon playing the Highland bagpipes in the Monmouth College Pipe Band.
Christian Sauder, baritone, hails from Peoria, Illinois. He joined the Nova Singers in 2024. He sings with the choir at First Federated Church of Peoria and participates in the Peoria Bach Festival every year. He also plays classical saxophone, and performs with the excellent Peoria Municipal Band. His other half, Eva, inspires him to be better every day. Christian has a lot of fun making music and is excited to share it with you!
Callen Sederquist, soprano, teaches choir and band in the Sherrard School District. A graduate of Western Illinois University, Callen performed with the WIU Opera and vocal jazz ensemble. She has sung with Quad City Singers and directs and performs at Quad City Music Guild, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, and Countryside Community Theatre. Callen lives with her husband Andy and daughter Cecilia in Sherrard, Illinois.
Ian Smith, bass, is a student at Knox College, where he is pursuing a B.A. in Music and a B.S. in Biology. He participates in the Knox College Choir and Chamber Singers, and also sings in the choir for First Lutheran Church of Galesburg. Ian is originally from Kirkwood, Missouri.
Randy Sperry, tenor, has a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Bradley University and will graduate this fall with a BS in Nursing from OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing. Randy works full-time in the Emergency Department at OSF Saint Francis. Choral music has remained a meaningful part of his life, and he is grateful to share that passion with Nova Singers.
Rachel C Vickers, alto, received degrees in vocal performance from Wartburg College and the University of Minnesota. Rachel has performed as an actor, vocalist, and flautist, as well as a professional chorister with the world renowned Minnesota Opera company. Rachel lives on the family farm in DeWitt, Iowa where she enjoys teaching voice, participating in theater, and spending time with her family.
John Whitson, alto/tenor, is associate director of Choral Activities and Drama Club Director at Davenport North High School. He earned B.A.’s in music education and music composition from Augustana College and a M.M. in music education from Western Illinois University. John also enjoys singing with Augustana Choral Artists, teaching voice lessons and performing and directing musical theatre. He lives in Davenport with his husband of 6 years, Justin, and their two dogs and two cats.
Anna Winn, soprano, is excited to be joining Nova Singers for her first full season! She is an elementary music teacher in the Rockridge School District, and is currently serving as children’s choir director at Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport. A 2024 graduate of Augustana College, Anna sang with the Augustana Choir and Chamber Singers, and has recently enjoyed singing with the Augustana Choral Artists. She lives in the Quad Cities and thanks her family and Ryan for their love and support.
