Artistic Director Dr. Brennan Michaels
Dr. Brennan Michaels stepped into the role of Artistic Director at Kirkland Choral Society in September 2025 following the retirement of Dr. Glenn R. Gregg. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from Michigan State University, a Master of Music degree in conducting from Baylor University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal music education from Concordia College. His teachers have included David Rayl, Jerry McCoy, Alan Raines, Lynne Gackle, and René Clausen.
Among many other notable accomplishments, Dr. Michaels has taught at universities in Michigan, Texas, and Washington and is an active adjudicator, clinician, and presenter across the country. He has sung with and served as Artistic Director of the Minneapolis chamber choir From Age to Age and has served on many choral organization boards and committees. He has been selected to participate in domestic and international conducting masterclasses, most notably as a Conducting Fellow in Chorus America’s Conducting Academy. He is currently Director of Worship at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, where he conducts the Sanctuary Chorus, the Pneuma ensemble, and the Festival Orchestra and Brass.
“It’s a tremendous privilege to step into the role of Artistic Director with Kirkland Choral Society,” Dr. Michaels shares. “I’m excited to collaborate with this talented ensemble and bring compelling, meaningful choral experiences to the Puget Sound community. KCS members are not just singers—they are choral artists who embody the mission to bring beauty, love, and joy to the world. Love and musical excellence are truly the foundations of Kirkland Choral Society, and I can’t wait to reach both longtime and new audiences together!”
Dr. Brennan Michaels stepped into the role of Artistic Director at Kirkland Choral Society in September 2025 following the retirement of Dr. Glenn R. Gregg. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from Michigan State University, a Master of Music degree in conducting from Baylor University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal music education from Concordia College. His teachers have included David Rayl, Jerry McCoy, Alan Raines, Lynne Gackle, and René Clausen.
Among many other notable accomplishments, Dr. Michaels has taught at universities in Michigan, Texas, and Washington and is an active adjudicator, clinician, and presenter across the country. He has sung with and served as Artistic Director of the Minneapolis chamber choir From Age to Age and has served on many choral organization boards and committees. He has been selected to participate in domestic and international conducting masterclasses, most notably as a Conducting Fellow in Chorus America’s Conducting Academy. He is currently Director of Worship at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, where he conducts the Sanctuary Chorus, the Pneuma ensemble, and the Festival Orchestra and Brass.
“It’s a tremendous privilege to step into the role of Artistic Director with Kirkland Choral Society,” Dr. Michaels shares. “I’m excited to collaborate with this talented ensemble and bring compelling, meaningful choral experiences to the Puget Sound community. KCS members are not just singers—they are choral artists who embody the mission to bring beauty, love, and joy to the world. Love and musical excellence are truly the foundations of Kirkland Choral Society, and I can’t wait to reach both longtime and new audiences together!”
Associate Artistic Director Tatiana Boggs
Tatiana Boggs holds a Masters in Music degree in Vocal Performance from Central Washington University, a Bachelors of Arts in Vocal Performance from Whitworth University, and is currently pursuing her DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington. Tatiana has experience working with all ages from elementary to university level singers and now is grateful to work in a community choir environment.
Tatiana joined Kirkland Choral Society in 2023. She also sings in Wellspring Ensemble, a Seattle based community choral ensemble, and works as a freelance accompanist, vocalist, musical theater director, and pit orchestra conductor in the greater Seattle area. Tatiana is excited to begin working alongside Dr. Michaels this season and serve the KCS family in a new way.
Tatiana Boggs holds a Masters in Music degree in Vocal Performance from Central Washington University, a Bachelors of Arts in Vocal Performance from Whitworth University, and is currently pursuing her DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington. Tatiana has experience working with all ages from elementary to university level singers and now is grateful to work in a community choir environment.
Tatiana joined Kirkland Choral Society in 2023. She also sings in Wellspring Ensemble, a Seattle based community choral ensemble, and works as a freelance accompanist, vocalist, musical theater director, and pit orchestra conductor in the greater Seattle area. Tatiana is excited to begin working alongside Dr. Michaels this season and serve the KCS family in a new way.
Collaborative Pianist Elisabeth Ellis
Elisabeth Ellis moved to Seattle in 2011 after earning her Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano from Michigan State University and quickly became immersed in the local music scene. She has worked with Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, 5th Avenue Theatre, many local opera and orchestral groups, and several of the area’s top choral groups. She is a pianist, organist, music leader, audio engineer, and video editor, and often can be heard in recital with vocalist colleagues.
Elisabeth supports Kirkland Choral Society with her exceptional musicianship in concert performances as well as at Wednesday night rehearsals. She served as KCS's primary collaborative pianist from 2012 to 2014 and resumed the role permanently in 2021.
Elisabeth Ellis moved to Seattle in 2011 after earning her Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano from Michigan State University and quickly became immersed in the local music scene. She has worked with Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, 5th Avenue Theatre, many local opera and orchestral groups, and several of the area’s top choral groups. She is a pianist, organist, music leader, audio engineer, and video editor, and often can be heard in recital with vocalist colleagues.
Elisabeth supports Kirkland Choral Society with her exceptional musicianship in concert performances as well as at Wednesday night rehearsals. She served as KCS's primary collaborative pianist from 2012 to 2014 and resumed the role permanently in 2021.
Artistic Director Emeritus Dr. Glenn R. Gregg
An engaging personality, accomplished musician, and inspiring conductor, Glenn Gregg has been a professional in the field of choral conducting for more than 30 years. He holds a doctoral degree in choral conducting from the University of Washington, a Master of Music degree (with distinction) in conducting from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance from California State University.
Dr. Gregg served Kirkland Choral Society as Conductor and Artistic Director from 1999 until his retirement in 2024. His deep musical scholarship, professionalism, and positive, outgoing demeanor were at the heart of the choir’s growth in size and performance level, so that today KCS is considered by many arts patrons to be the Eastside’s premier community chorale.
An engaging personality, accomplished musician, and inspiring conductor, Glenn Gregg has been a professional in the field of choral conducting for more than 30 years. He holds a doctoral degree in choral conducting from the University of Washington, a Master of Music degree (with distinction) in conducting from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance from California State University.
Dr. Gregg served Kirkland Choral Society as Conductor and Artistic Director from 1999 until his retirement in 2024. His deep musical scholarship, professionalism, and positive, outgoing demeanor were at the heart of the choir’s growth in size and performance level, so that today KCS is considered by many arts patrons to be the Eastside’s premier community chorale.
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Kirkland Choral Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the State of Washington and holds 501(c)(3) federal nonprofit status, Federal Tax ID 32-0028511.
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