Jenny Winn is a graduate of Augustana College and a speech-language pathologist. She has performed at Circa ’21, Quad City Music Guild, and the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Jenny also sings with Quad City Singers and is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport.
Scott Teator has a Bachelor of Music Education from Iowa Wesleyan University. He serves the Columbus Community School District as the Secondary Choral and Instrumental Director and as the Iowa Choral Director’s Association Elementary and Junior High Honor Choir Chairman. Scott is active in the Burlington’s Community Choir, the Bel Canto Chorale, the Burlington Municipal City Band, the Southeast Iowa Symphonic Band, and the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra. This is his second year singing in the Nova Singers and his first full season with the ensemble.
Lucy Reike is the assistant director of choirs at Galesburg Junior Senior High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University where she performed with the University Singers, Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Lucy is an active member of the Golden Apple Teacher Preparation Program and the American Choral Directors Association.
Tyler Demaree lives in Galesburg, Illinois, and is the Director of Choirs and Theatre at Galesburg High School CUSD #205 where he teaches choir, music theory, guitar, piano, and music appreciation. He obtained his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Western Illinois University. Tyler is an active vocalist for withonevoice and is excited to continue his involvement with Nova Singers this season!
Chelsea Crumbleholme resides in the Quad Cities where she is a speech therapist at Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center. She also performs with and serves as a board member for Opera Quad Cities. In her spare time, she teaches piano and voice lessons and fosters kittens from the Scott County Humane Society.
Corgan Ball is a fifth-year at Knox College studying Vocal Music Education. They are the president of the Knox College Choir for the 2023-2024 school year, and work at the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau and Nova Singers. Corgan also participates in local theatre productions at Prairie Players Civic Theatre both on-stage and on their marketing committee. They also serve as the student member of the board for the Galesburg Community Chorus.
John Whitson is associate director of Choral Activities at Davenport North High School. He earned B.A.’s in vocal music education and composition from Augustana College and a M.M. in music education from Western Illinois University. John also enjoys performing in and music directing musical theatre.
Rachel 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.
Callen 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 sings with Quad City Singers and directs and performs at Quad City Music Guild, Playcrafters Barn Theatre and Countryside Community Theatre.
Libby received music degrees from Bradley University and Illinois State University. She’s performed with Opera Illinois, Cornstock Theater, Eastlight Theater and Peoria Players. Libby is on the music faculty at Illinois Central College and runs a private music studio out of her home in Washington, Illinois.
