Staff

Christine Gaudreau

Artistic Director
Christine was born and raised in Europe, where she studied dance and voice. Following a move to San Diego, she received a B.M in voice performance and music history and an M.M. in choral conducting. Since then Christine has conducted choral and also orchestral music in California, Italy, North Carolina and since 2002 in Colorado. Recent projects include collaborations with Altezza Chamber Chorale and Evergreen Chamber Orchestra and study at the International Bach Festival with Helmuth Rilling. During the 2010/2011 season Christine will serve also as Chorus Master for Jefferson Symphony.

Gary Muse

Theater Manager
Gary Muse has been a member of the Evergreen Chorale for 8 years and has appeared in numerous musical theater productions at Center/Stage, including Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Into the Woods (The Baker), How to Succeed in Business (Finch), Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Most Happy Fella (Pasquale), Our Town (Policeman), Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry/Lord Growlie), Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), Guys and Dolls (Nicely, Nicely Johnson), Once Upon a Mattress (King Sextimus), and Evita (Admiral, Chorus).

Susan Kramer

Business Manager
Susan Kramer joined the Chorale as business manager in December 2011. She brings a wealth of experience working with non-profits, including several years managing International Visitor programs and writing grant proposals at the Academy for Educational Development in Washington, D.C. Susan serves on the board of directors of the Evergreen Hurricanes Swim Team, and volunteers for other organizations that her family is involved in. She lives in Evergreen with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.

Hank DeJonge

Production Manager
Hank is grateful to be the Chorale’s new resident Production Manager. After joining the Chorale in 2000, he has been involved in over 20 concerts and as Stage Manager, chorus member or principal in nine musical productions. Hank also served 7 years on the board of directors. He lives in Evergreen with Ellen, his wife of 48 years, and their wonderful Springer Spaniel, Bailey.

Ellen DeJonge

Principal Accompanist
This is Ellen DeJonge’s sixth season with the chorale. After many years of public school teaching, she graduated summa cum laude with an M.A. in Music Therapy from Regis University, and worked with music therapy clients in facilities throughout Denver. She has sung in several chorale groups in the area, and has accompanied vocalists, instrumentalists, and church choirs in Colorado, Michigan and California. She is currently teaching private piano at her studio in Evergreen. She and husband Hank enjoy spending time with their children and 8 grandchildren who all live in the Denver area.”

Lindy Casados

Assistant Choir Director
If there ever was a true definition of “home away from home,” Lindy’s would be Center/Stage. Her parents, Dick and Marcia Phelps, were founding members of The Evergreen Chorale in 1972, so she does not even remember a time in her life when this theater, and the people in it, were not a huge part of her existence. Lindy first appeared on Center/ Stage in 1978 as a chorus-kid in Oklahoma. Since then, she has been in several other shows including Carousel, Anything Goes, A Little Night Music, and Guys and Dolls.

Krisi Baggett

Concessions Manager
Krisi loves being Concessions Manager for The Evergreen Chorale. She love getting to work and meet new people. Krisi has been a part of the chorale the last 2 years with her husband DeWayne who is a member of the Chorale. Krisi was involved in behind the scenes theatre in High School and hasn’t done anything since until now. Krisi and DeWayne live in Aurora so it is a drive for them, but it is well worth it!!! Krisi's real job is Accounts Payable for Johns Manville in Downtown Denver. She says that she is looking forward to working many more shows here.