Artistic Director: Joseph To
Joseph To is an accomplished music director leading multiple organizations, including the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle, the Magnolia Chorale, Northminster Presbyterian Church, and Northwest Girl Choir. With a master's degree in choral conducting and a bachelor's degree in music education, Joseph's expertise shines through his passion for world music, particularly Chinese choral music. He has conducted extensive research and captivating presentations on Mandarin and Cantonese choral music, successfully integrating ethnomusicology into secondary music education.
Joseph also serves as the World Music and Dance Repertoire and Resources Chair for the Washington Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (WAACDA). His outstanding contributions to the communities garnered him the "Outstanding Emerging Choral Director" award from WAACDA in 2022. An active presenter on ethnomusicology at local and regional music conferences, Joseph is dedicated to ensuring a meaningful musical experience for all.
Associate Artistic Director: Nicholas Renaud
Nicholas Renaud is dedicated to fostering musical growth and dynamic performances. He works to empower musicians of all ages and experience levels to develop confidence in expressing their creativity through group music-making and engaging performances.
Currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington, Nic serves as Assistant Conductor of UW Chorale, co-conductor of the UW Recital Choir, UW Glee Club, and the UW Choral Cohort Ensemble, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School of Music. Outside of UW, he directs La Chorale francophone de Seattle, and is sought after as a tenor, guest conductor, clinician, and French language diction coach. He recently adjudicated the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest in April 2025, and in June 2025, was selected as one of eight international conducting fellows for the inaugural Montreal Summer Choral Academy at McGill University.
Nic holds degrees in music, French, and education from some of Canada’s top universities. Before moving to Seattle, he taught K–12 music and French in public schools in and around Vancouver, Canada.
Currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington, Nic serves as Assistant Conductor of UW Chorale, co-conductor of the UW Recital Choir, UW Glee Club, and the UW Choral Cohort Ensemble, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School of Music. Outside of UW, he directs La Chorale francophone de Seattle, and is sought after as a tenor, guest conductor, clinician, and French language diction coach. He recently adjudicated the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest in April 2025, and in June 2025, was selected as one of eight international conducting fellows for the inaugural Montreal Summer Choral Academy at McGill University.
Nic holds degrees in music, French, and education from some of Canada’s top universities. Before moving to Seattle, he taught K–12 music and French in public schools in and around Vancouver, Canada.
Collaborative Pianist: Zhanhong Kuang
Zhanhong Kuang earned her BA degree in Piano Performance from Seattle Pacific University in 2018. She regularly collaborates with other musicians to perform chamber music, choral music, and church music. She currently serves as a collaborative pianist at Seattle Pacific University. In addition, she has been working as an accompanist for the Seattle School District since 2017, Tukwila School District since 2022, and has accompanied numerous choir concerts, musicals, music festivals, and competitions. Since 2019, Zhanhong has been serving as the accompanist for the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle. Besides accompanying, Zhanhong also enjoys teaching. She teaches private lessons at her own studio in Seattle.