Artistic Director

Reagan G. Paras, serves as the Director of Music Education & Choral Activities for Anna Maria College. He received his Master's of Music Education from Gordon College. He is currently pursuing his PhD of Philosophy in Music Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. A passionate conductor, singer, and educator, he has directed performance tours across the U.S. and abroad. He co-founded two professional chamber choirs: Diamonds From the Dust, and Vellichor, where he serves as a board member and singing artist. He is a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for various music festivals nationwide. He is a global instructor for the Kodaly Music Institute, as well as the director of the children's chorus Sing!. A passionate advocate for music education, Reagan serves on various music association executive boards throughout the northeast.

Managing Director

Christon Carney, a native of Nashville, TN, received his M.Mus. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory, and his B.Mus. in Music Education from Lipscomb University. He debuted as Giuseppe in Nashville Opera's production of La Traviata, and performs with the Boston Lyric Opera. He has been a concert soloist with the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, the Heimermann Chorale, and has extensive choral experience. His honors received include the prestigious ABRSM Diploma in Voice, and finalist in the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. A compelling recitalist, performances include the Music at Trinity Music School and Mechanics Hall's Concerts Plus series. He has been lead tenor at many religious organizations, including Worcester's Parish of All Saints. He is currently Education and Outreach Coordinator at Mechanics Hall, and is a vocal instructor at the Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester.

Many Voices Ambassadors
 

Anthony Bokina*

Heather Carpenter*

Leonardo Ciampa+

Brianna Embury*

Elisabeth LaBarre~

Leah Marley*

Julie Mcgrath*

Shannon Nugent*

Meghan O'Keefe*

Lindsey Paras*

* - denotes public school educator

~ - denotes private schools educator

+ - denotes private lesson instructor/coach