Joseph D. Judge, Director
Joseph Judge has been the Musical Director and conductor with Piedmont Choral Society for over twelve years. Judge also serves as Instructor of Music at Stanly Community College in Albemarle NC. During his previous 16-year tenure at Pfeiffer University Judge was the Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music.
His conducting experience includes major choral works with orchestra accompaniment alongside musical theater and opera productions. His soloist performances have taken him across both the United States and Europe.
Judge received his B.A. in Music Education from Pfeiffer University and completed his M.M. degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Colorado Boulder. He serves as Director of Music Ministries at Central United Methodist Church in Albemarle while also teaching voice.
Susan Renz, Accompanist
Susan Renz joined the Piedmont Choral Society in August 2024 for our Christmas concerts. She has devoted her life to music, beginning her formal piano training at the Eastman School of Music. Ms. Renz was a Raymond Wilson Scholarship recipient and excelled in her studies, graduating with honors.
She pursued higher education in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, which complemented her musical talents. Post-college, she served as an Organist and Music Associate at various churches along the East Coast. Her choral accompanying experience includes trips to Italy with Collegium of the Taft School and work with children's choirs like Sing Out CT! and Young Voices of the Carolina.
Ms. Renz has also collaborated with the Waterbury Symphony, Opera Carolina Express, and numerous Honors Choirs. Currently, she is part of the staff at Central United Methodist Church in Concord, where she plays the organ and piano. She was instrumental in installing the Quimby Pipe Organ in 2017 and has led children's choirs and Music Camp, recently establishing a Young Chimers/Handbell program.
Ms. Renz's dedication and talent make her a valuable asset to the musical community, inspiring those around her with her passion and expertise. Piedmont Choral Society is grateful her wonderful talent is part of our organization.
She pursued higher education in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, which complemented her musical talents. Post-college, she served as an Organist and Music Associate at various churches along the East Coast. Her choral accompanying experience includes trips to Italy with Collegium of the Taft School and work with children's choirs like Sing Out CT! and Young Voices of the Carolina.
Ms. Renz has also collaborated with the Waterbury Symphony, Opera Carolina Express, and numerous Honors Choirs. Currently, she is part of the staff at Central United Methodist Church in Concord, where she plays the organ and piano. She was instrumental in installing the Quimby Pipe Organ in 2017 and has led children's choirs and Music Camp, recently establishing a Young Chimers/Handbell program.
Ms. Renz's dedication and talent make her a valuable asset to the musical community, inspiring those around her with her passion and expertise. Piedmont Choral Society is grateful her wonderful talent is part of our organization.
Officers
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Kay Yates, President
Tommy Aldridge, Vice President/Treasurer Diane Frank, Secretary Brenda Shaver, Music Librarian Cathy Lynch, Alto Section Leader Valerie Frank, Soprano Section Leader Gail Williams, Tenor and Bass Section Leader Jim Griffith, Past Co-President Edwin Shaver, Community Liaison |
