In addition to an all-volunteer board of directors and support from every member of the choir, Bloomington Chamber Singers is led by several paid staff members.

Gerald Sousa, Artistic Director
The Artistic Director is responsible for the artistic direction of the ensemble, developing each season's concert schedule and overseeing the musical preparation. Read more about Dr. Gerald Sousa, our Music Director since 1989.

Caio Guimarães, Assistant Conductor
Caio Guimarães is pursuing his Doctor of Music degree in Choral Conducting at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. As an Associate Instructor with the Choral Department, Caio had the opportunity to serve as assistant conductor for all the concert choirs at Jacobs, as well as assistant chorus master for the IU Opera Theater, and teach undergraduate courses in Conducting Technique. In addition to his appointments at Jacobs, Caio serves as Chorus Master for the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, and as Music Director for the First United Methodist Church of Columbus IN. He is very excited to be in his third season working with the Bloomington Chamber Singers, in his second year as assistant conductor. (caiomusic.com)

Nara Lee, Accompanist
Originally from South Korea, Nara Lee is a graduate student at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University where he studies organ with Dr. Janette Fishell. He received his bachelor’s degree in church music from the Seoul Theological University, and his Performer Diploma and Master of Music degree from Indiana University. Nara is now pursuing the Doctor of Music in Organ and Sacred Music at Indiana University from fall 2021. He also teaches secondary organ lessons as an associate instructor for the IU organ department. Nara loves choir music and is excited to join Bloomington Chamber Singers as an accompanist.

Board of Directors
BCS is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, elected by the members. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and works closely with the Music Director in managing the activities of the group. Typically our singers compose the Board, although occasionally a member is drawn from the larger community.

Board Members (2023-2024)

Lisa Kurz (President)
Jan Allen (Vice President)
Mia Watts (Secretary)
Scott Russell (Acting Treasurer)
Carolyn Sowinski (Assistant Treasurer)
Janice Bagwell
Michele Bergonzi
Jim Lawrence
Dave Esarey
Ian Pottmeyer
Suzanne Ryan-Melamed
Caio Guimarães (ex officio)
Karen Keagle (ex officio)
Gerry Sousa (ex officio)