Our Team
Kiyomi Hori (they/them)
Artistic Director and Executive Operations
Kiyomi Hori is a seasoned conductor and vocal coach with a focus on nurturing young voices and guiding vocal development. An active force in the BC choral community, Kiyomi currently sings soprano with the internationally renowned Vancouver Chamber Choir, and has performed in venues all across the world.
Kiyomi runs the operational and artistic vision for AYC as well as directs both Aquae Choir and Ignis Ensembles.
Julia Copeman-haynes (she/her)
Associate Director
Julia Copeman-Haynes is an aspiring conductor with years of experience in contemporary, musical theatre, classical and choral voice. She is currently a private voice and songwriting instructor as well as has her own band. Julia grew up singing in British Columbia Girls Choir, which instilled in her a great love for making music in fellowship with others.
Julia is the lead conductor for Terra Choir, and assists with both Aquae Choir and Ignis Ensemble.
Michael Park (he/they)
Pianist
Michael Park is a composer and pianist whose work bridges the gap between real world and musical experiences. Michael is an active pianist within Vancouver’s dance and new-music communities. He is also a founder and co-director of Art Song Lab
Michael is the rehearsal pianist for all 3 ensembles, as well as the pianist (and organist!) for all core AYC performances.
Other Administration
Gerald Van Wyck (he/him)
Founding Conductor Emeritus
Gerald Van Wyck founded our choir (Pacific Spirit Children’s Choir) in 2009. He also conducted the BC Boys Choir for 13 years and is a popular choir clinician and adjudicator across Canada. He is the head of Choral of Activities at Vancouver Community College, as well as Music Director at West Vancouver United Church and the founding conductor emeritus of the Pacific Spirit Choir, West Vancouver’s finest community choir, where he served for 25 years.
Olivia Povarchook (she/they/he)
Livi Media: Web Managment & Social Media
Web Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and SEO Specialist
Olivia is the mastermind behind our online presence! Everything from our website, to social media and design, and all of the technological ends that keep us going day-to-day!