OUR TEAM
ARTISTIC TEAM
Noah Palmer, Artistic Director
Noah Palmer stands at the forefront of the Capital Region’s musical life as a conductor, pianist, and visionary collaborator. Known for his eloquent musicianship and bold artistic imagination, he has become a driving force behind some of the area’s most vibrant ensembles. In 2023, he was named Artistic Director of Saratoga Voices, leading its 75-voice chorus into a new era of innovation and excellence. He has held positions as Assistant Music Director of Albany Pro Musica, Founding Artistic Director of Music at Trinity Lenox, and Associate Conductor of the Hudson Festival Orchestra.
A passionate chamber musician, Noah is a founding member of the newly formed Cantus Trio, an ensemble dedicated to world-class performances of creatively programmed repertoire. In 2025, he made his ballet conducting debut in Bach’s Christmas Oratorio with the Nacre Dance Company in Saratoga Springs, NY, and also appears in a series of recitals with the acclaimed baritone Philip Lima.
A graduate of the Merola Opera Program, Noah brings a rare blend of operatic sensitivity and virtuosic command to his work. He has collaborated with leading artists including Elizabeth Pitcairn, Philip Lima, Sylvia Stoner, Vedrana Kalas, Irina Petrik, and Andrew Boisvert, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and China.
Karen Becker, Accompanist
Karen Becker serves as Professor and Department Chair at SUNY Plattsburgh. A Wisconsin native, Becker served as principal keyboard of the Colorado Symphony and as pianist/conductor with the Colorado Children’s Chorale. She has appeared as a soloist and collaborative artist in many concerts in the Northeast, and as a principal coach for the Green Mountain Opera Festivals in Barre and Montpelier. Karen holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music, the Juilliard School, and the University of Wisconsin. She and her husband, Tony Galloro live in Malta with their two dogs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Brun
Treasurer
Carol Drake
Past President, Concert Production Committee, Finance Committee
Leslie Ford
President Elect
Kim Locker
Secretary, Administrative Committee
Ashley Oates
President
David Skilbred
Member at Large
Doug Davis
Membership Committee
Janet Cooke
Communications & Marketing Committee
Cathie Grant-Goodman
Artistic Committee
Mary Frances Miller
Member at Large
Noah Palmer
Artistic Director, ex officio
Joan Suda
Hospitality Committee
Potential Candidates
The Board of Directors is always on the search of dynamic, dedicated members, both from the community and the organization, to serve. Each term is three years, for a maximum of six consecutive years (two consecutive terms). Interested persons should demonstrate any combination of the following: strong ties to the community, technology savvy (organizational applications and software, social media, websites), fundraising, donor relations, and communications. If you are familiar with Saratoga Voices, its vision and mission, the community, and enjoy giving back, let us know you are interested in serving on the board.