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		Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Roger received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Ball State University. In 1969, Roger became a member of the Sea Chanters and Commodores of the U.S. Navy Band. After leaving the service, he was choral director and music department chairman at Sherwood High School in Sandy Springs, Maryland, from 1973 to 1979. Prior to joining the Alexandria Singers as music director in 1978, Roger performed with the Paul Hill Chorale for several years and served as rehearsal conductor. In addition, Roger spent two years as music program specialist for jazz, choruses, and several other categories at the National Endowment for the Arts. Roger has been Choral Director at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Virginia, since 1996 and served as department chairman from 1998 to 2002. In 1999, he received his Masters Degree in Musicology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Roger is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the American Choral Directors Association, the International Association of Jazz Educators, and serves as the Virginia Senior Honors Choir Chairman for the Virginia Music Educators Association.
Director Roger Oliver

		A Newark, New Jersey native, Les attended Montclair State and Howard University, majoring in music theory and music education. He performed at the Burn Brae Dinner Theater; with the Arlington Players; and served as music director for A Little Bit of Sunshine. He was a member of the Ad Hoc Singers, was manager, arranger, and member of The Bel-Aires, recording artists for Brut Records, and was the arranger and an instrumentalist with Friends and Brothers, a jazz quintet. Les has been a private tutor and coach of fundamental jazz theory for beginning vocalists and instrumentalists. He co-founded the Communications Satellite Corporation's Music Appreciation Club, an organization offering music theory, basic instruction in choral singing, and classes for keyboard and stringed instruments. Les is a founding member of the Alexandria Singers and has had many roles in the group including soloist, composer, board member, arranger, and Assistant Music Director.
Assistant Director Les Cameron

		A native of Washington, Lisa returned to the area to pursue her career as a pianist, bassoonist, and director upon receiving her Bachelor's degree in music performance from Oberlin Conservatory and a Masters degree in the same from Boston University. The range of her work has included church positions, recitals, and choral ensemble accompanying for such groups as the Springfield Chorale, the Washington Women's Chorus and the Metropolitan Chorus. She is also an accompanist and actress with Interact Theater Company having appeared in shows at Folger Theater, Arena Stage, Metrostage and several special performances for the Supreme Court. As a bassoonist, she has played with various ensembles in the Boston and Washington metro areas including the Cantata Singers of Boston, the Washington Bach Consort, and the U.S. Army Band. Lisa also works extensively with young people. Currently, she directs the Youth, Children, and Handbell Choirs at Clarendon United Methodist Church in Arlington, Virginia, and directs various musical programs at the National Cathedral School in Washington. For five years, Lisa taught music and physical education at Pinecrest School in Annandale, Virginia. She is an active coach and adjudicator and has worked with the Washington, D.C. Youth Orchestra as well as area high schools. Lisa joined the Alexandria Singers in October 2000.
Accompanist Lisa Gibbs-Smith

		Raised in Canada, Geri won that country's best juvenile actress award at age 12 and made her first movie at 16. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, she has starred on the Broadway and Off-Broadway stage, in summer stock and in dinner theaters. She also has been in several movies, TV shows, and commercials. Among her credits, Geri starred as Mame in Mame, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Daisy Mae in Li l Abner, Rose in Bye, Bye Birdie, and Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Geri also was the choreographer and artistic director for the Alexandria Harmonizers for 18 years, during which time they won four International Gold medals as Barbershop Chorus Champions. Geri's work has been showcased in performances at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, during four broadcasts of the Kennedy Center Honors, the Wolf Trap Gala honoring Victor Borge on his 80th birthday, and the PBS production of A Gift of Music. Currently, Geri teaches creative presentation to choruses and other groups in major cities and at universities in England, Europe, Canada, and across the United States. She began working with the Alexandria Singers in 1990.
Creative Director Geri Geis

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