Ann Marie Ellis has been the Choral Society’s accompanist since 1995. Originally from Missouri, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from West Chester University where she studied piano with Richard Veleta and voice with Joy Vandever. She has recently earned the Master of Music degree in Music Education at West Chester University where she studied vocal performance with Emily Bullock. Mrs. Ellis is the choral director for Bayard Rustin High School in the West Chester Area School District where she directs four choirs and teaches music theory.

Mrs. Ellis teaches piano and voice in her home studio. Many of her students have achieved awards and recognition in regional, state, and national competitions. She has accompanied competitions, concerts, musicals and recitals in the Chester County and greater Philadelphia areas since 1981. Among the highlights of her career was the privilege of accompanying soprano, Lis Cass Geoghegan, in the White House as part of the holiday festivities in December of 2000. Mrs. Ellis also serves in the music ministry at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Thornton, Pennsylvania, having performed various roles since 1984 including organist, handbell choir director, children’s and youth choir director, assistant music director, and choir accompanist.

Mrs. Ellis resides in West Chester with her husband, Charles.