Choir Leadership

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Chris Vincent
Artistic Director

Chris holds a master's degree in ethnomusicology and a bachelor's degree in piano performance, both from the Florida State University. He has also worked towards his Ph.D. in ethnomusicology at the University of Washington. He lived five years in Japan where he did research and mastered the koto (a traditional 13-string zither), while attending the Tokyo University of Arts and Music. During his time there, he accompanied the Tokyo International Singers and directed the chancel choir at St. Alban's Anglican/Episcopal Church. In the U.S. he has taught music theory and world music appreciation at the Florida State University, the University of Washington, and the Art Institute of Seattle, and has conducted choirs and served as an accompanist for several area churches and choral ensembles. Chris currently directs the Chorale at the Music Center of the Northwest, and is accompanist for the Ancora Choir and the Redmond Chorale.

Contact email: [email protected]. 

Mayumi Takake
​Accompanist/Collaborative Pianist

Mayumi Tayake holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of Washington, Master’s from the Florida State University, and Bachelor’s from the Manhattan School of Music.  She was born and raised in Japan but moved to the U.S. with her family in the 90’s.  She’s a strong advocate of contemporary music and enjoys playing in all styles.  She plays with Federal Way Symphony, the Seattle Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra as well as other local orchestras, playing celeste, harpsichord, and piano.  She works with a local composer, Daniel Carr, and has released two albums under the MSR label.  She has two kids and enjoys gardening and exploring new cafés and restaurants.

Adelaide Leroy
Executive Director

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Adelaide graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Communication Studies and minor in Theatre. She has been singing since a very young age, in community choruses such as the Snohomish County Children's chorus and believes in the healing power of singing in community. She loves to travel, roller skate and - as a lifelong PNW local - enjoy the natural beauty we have here rain or shine. She is excited to bring her organizational skills and non-profit background to support the work of the Market Street Singers.  

Board of Directors

President - Brandy Rinck
Vice-President - Deborah Stewart 
Secretary - Sara Ditzel
Treasurer - Birdie Woods
Kim Howard-Lloyd
Carla Ginnis
Marilyn Varas
Randy Howard
Gary Woods 
Stephen Cancler
​Pamela Faulkner