Our Members
Roy Braun
Bass
Roy is new to the Pop Ensemble this year. He reignited his love of singing in the early 90s by taking singing lessons from Bill Crane. Bill introduced him to singing in a church choir and also to musical theatre. Roy has sung in a number of choral groups including Trinity United Church Choir, Peterborough Singers and several Showplace fundraisers. In the early 90s he was bitten by the acting bug and has been in the cast of a number of musicals and other theatrical productions.
Roy Braun
Bass
Roy is new to the Pop Ensemble this year. He reignited his love of singing in the early 90s by taking singing lessons from Bill Crane. Bill introduced him to singing in a church choir and also to musical theatre. Roy has sung in a number of choral groups including Trinity United Church Choir, Peterborough Singers and several Showplace fundraisers. In the early 90s he was bitten by the acting bug and has been in the cast of a number of musicals and other theatrical productions.
Susie Cox
Alto
Susie is a new member of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, having joined in 2021. She enjoys singing the varied and challenging alto harmonies. With a background in musical theatre as an active member of the St. James Players, Susie is thrilled to be welcomed into the Pop Ensemble and extend her singing performances. Susie feels privileged to be part of such a fabulous, friendly, and talented group for both the music and the community opportunities to entertain.
Susie Cox
Alto
Susie is a new member of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, having joined in 2021. She enjoys singing the varied and challenging alto harmonies. With a background in musical theatre as an active member of the St. James Players, Susie is thrilled to be welcomed into the Pop Ensemble and extend her singing performances. Susie feels privileged to be part of such a fabulous, friendly, and talented group for both the music and the community opportunities to entertain.
Jeff Craft
Bass
Jeff has been involved in music for many years and started singing back in elementary school. He brings a wide variety of expertise to the group including the technical side of live musical productions, photography, and web development. Jeff loves singing "a cappella" and enjoys the intricate harmonies of the Pop Ensemble. He feels honoured to be a member of this great group and joined the bass section in June 2012.
Jeff Craft
Bass
Jeff has been involved in music for many years and started singing back in elementary school. He brings a wide variety of expertise to the group including the technical side of live musical productions, photography, and web development. Jeff loves singing "a cappella" and enjoys the intricate harmonies of the Pop Ensemble. He feels honoured to be a member of this great group and joined the bass section in June 2012.
Melissa Cronkwright
Soprano
Melissa has been singing as long as she can remember and has been singing with the Pop Ensemble since 2012. A teacher and a mother of two busy teenagers, she manages her work-life balance by finding time for what she loves - singing with this amazing group!
Melissa Cronkwright
Soprano
Melissa has been singing as long as she can remember and has been singing with the Pop Ensemble since 2012. A teacher and a mother of two busy teenagers, she manages her work-life balance by finding time for what she loves - singing with this amazing group!
Mike Edwards
Bass
Joining along with his wife Mona, Mike is new to the Peterborough Pop Ensemble. Mike has been singing and playing lead guitar throughout his adult life in several classic rock and blues bands, and most recently he has performed in a 50’s/60’s trio, the Decades which entertains in retirement residences. Mike discovered a passion for musical theatre after being cast in the ensemble for two recent Peterborough musicals, Annie and Beauty and the Beast. He feels privileged to be part of the bass/baritone section of this stellar singing group, and is having a wonderful time honing his musical reading skills!
Mike Edwards
Bass
Joining along with his wife Mona, Mike is new to the Peterborough Pop Ensemble. Mike has been singing and playing lead guitar throughout his adult life in several classic rock and blues bands, and most recently he has performed in a 50’s/60’s trio, the Decades which entertains in retirement residences. Mike discovered a passion for musical theatre after being cast in the ensemble for two recent Peterborough musicals, Annie and Beauty and the Beast. He feels privileged to be part of the bass/baritone section of this stellar singing group, and is having a wonderful time honing his musical reading skills!
Kathryn Harris-Lowe
Soprano
Kathryn loves to be creative, with two of her biggest interests being interior decorating and singing. She grew up singing in the Peterborough Children’s Chorus, and has taken singing lessons from both Arlene Grey and Barb Monahan. Currently, Kathryn is singing with both the Electric City Singers and the Peterborough Pop Ensemble.
Kathryn Harris-Lowe
Soprano
Kathryn loves to be creative, with two of her biggest interests being interior decorating and singing. She grew up singing in the Peterborough Children’s Chorus, and has taken singing lessons from both Arlene Grey and Barb Monahan. Currently, Kathryn is singing with both the Electric City Singers and the Peterborough Pop Ensemble.
Maureen Harris-Lowe
Soprano - Artistic Director
Maureen is the Artistic Director of the Pop Ensemble and proud to be an original member of the soprano section (2000). Maureen says, "Singing with the Pop Ensemble is like singing with my family. I can always count on feeling good after leaving a rehearsal." Her favourite moments are when the group just breaks into song -anywhere, anytime. Maureen shared her love of singing with many youth as the director of the Peterborough Children’s Chorus for 20 years. She now directs the Electric City Singers, a group she formed in 2019 for young adults in Peterborough and the surrounding area.
Maureen Harris-Lowe
Soprano
Maureen is the Artistic Director of the Pop Ensemble and proud to be an original member of the soprano section (2000). Maureen says, "Singing with the Pop Ensemble is like singing with my family. I can always count on feeling good after leaving a rehearsal." Her favourite moments are when the group just breaks into song -anywhere, anytime. Maureen shared her love of singing with many youth as the director of the Peterborough Children’s Chorus for 20 years. She now directs the Electric City Singers, a group she formed in 2019 for young adults in Peterborough and the surrounding area.
David Hunter
Tenor
David Hunter joined the tenor section of the Pop Ensemble in 2004. He loves the rich harmonies of vocal jazz and the great variety of the music this ensemble performs. "The unique musical challenges and joy of being with such a talented and fun-loving group of performers is what makes being part of the Pop Ensemble a real privilege and such a great experience." David's easy performance style and clear tenor voice are a great addition to the group!
David Hunter
Tenor
David Hunter joined the tenor section of the Pop Ensemble in 2004. He loves the rich harmonies of vocal jazz and the great variety of the music this ensemble performs. "The unique musical challenges and joy of being with such a talented and fun-loving group of performers is what makes being part of the Pop Ensemble a real privilege and such a great experience." David's easy performance style and clear tenor voice are a great addition to the group!
Janina Kraus
Alto - Accompanist
With her ARCT in Piano Performance and her Music Education degree from Western, Janina and her family moved to Peterborough in 2001. She has been involved with St. James and Theatre Guild productions, private piano teacher and accompanist, and is newly retired from a very rewarding career as a high school music teacher (Holy Cross CSS). She is part of the percussion section of the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir (Cobourg) and the Parkdale Community Orchestra (Ottawa), both conducted by her equally musical husband, John. Janina has been playing for the Pop Ensemble since the spring of 2022.
Janina Kraus
Alto
With her ARCT in Piano Performance and her Music Education degree from Western, Janina and her family moved to Peterborough in 2001. She has been involved with St. James and Theatre Guild productions, private piano teacher and accompanist, and is newly retired from a very rewarding career as a high school music teacher (Holy Cross CSS). She is part of the percussion section of the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir (Cobourg) and the Parkdale Community Orchestra (Ottawa), both conducted by her equally musical husband, John. Janina has been playing for the Pop Ensemble since the spring of 2022.
Madeleine McDonald
Alto
Madeleine has been a member of the POPS since it first began in 2000. Her rich alto voice is filled with passion and emotion. She reaches directly to the audience when she performs. She is also the music librarian for the ensemble. We wouldn't be so organized without her! Merci, Madeleine!
Madeleine McDonald
Alto
Madeleine has been a member of the POPS since it first began in 2000. Her rich alto voice is filled with passion and emotion. She reaches directly to the audience when she performs. She is also the music librarian for the ensemble. We wouldn't be so organized without her! Merci, Madeleine!
Erin Morrison
Soprano
Erin is a member of our soprano section and joined in 2008. She spent many years with the Peterborough Children's Chorus and enjoys singing the rich harmonies of jazz and a cappella music. Erin loves being part of this group - not only for the music but also for the community work that is such an important part of the Ensemble's mission.
Erin Morrison
Soprano
Erin is a member of our soprano section and joined in 2008. She spent many years with the Peterborough Children's Chorus and enjoys singing the rich harmonies of jazz and a cappella music. Erin loves being part of this group - not only for the music but also for the community work that is such an important part of the Ensemble's mission.
Liz Morrison
Alto
Liz is a member of our alto section and joined in 2008. After a few years away she is so excited to be back and singing with this group. Liz has spent many years singing in various choirs, including the Peterborough Children's Chorus, Electric City Singers, and university choirs, as well as in musical theatre. She loves the variety of challenging musical styles and energetic performances she has the opportunity to experience with the Pop Ensemble.
Liz Morrison
Alto
Liz is a member of our alto section and joined in 2008. After a few years away she is so excited to be back and singing with this group. Liz has spent many years singing in various choirs, including the Peterborough Children's Chorus, Electric City Singers, and university choirs, as well as in musical theatre. She loves the variety of challenging musical styles and energetic performances she has the opportunity to experience with the Pop Ensemble.
Gavin Muir
Tenor
Gavin is excited to be performing with the Peterborough Pop Ensemble in his second tenure with the group, having rejoined in 2021. He has been singing and playing instruments since he was very young, performing on stage both musically and in dramatic productions. When Gavin is not using his powerful tenor voice with the group, he is usually using it to voice commercials, narrations and audiobooks. He also teaches private students vocal and instrumental music and provides audio production services for both voice and music. Gavin enjoys both the challenge of the music and of performing at the high level that our community has come to expect of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble.
Gavin Muir
Tenor
Gavin is excited to be performing with the Peterborough Pop Ensemble in his second tenure with the group, having rejoined in 2021. He has been singing and playing instruments since he was very young, performing on stage both musically and in dramatic productions. When Gavin is not using his powerful tenor voice with the group, he is usually using it to voice commercials, narrations and audiobooks. He also teaches private students vocal and instrumental music and provides audio production services for both voice and music. Gavin enjoys both the challenge of the music and of performing at the high level that our community has come to expect of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble.
Teresa Suszko
Soprano
Teresa has been singing from a young age, largely under the tutelage of Barb Monahan, the founding director of the Pop Ensemble. Sharing her passion for music is apparent through her past career as a music therapist and her present role as a music educator. Being a member of the Pop Ensemble during its first season in 2000, she returned after the 15th anniversary concert reminded her of how much she enjoyed the music and energy of the group. She is thrilled to be singing with such a talented ensemble of individuals.
Teresa Suszko
Soprano
Teresa has been singing from a young age, largely under the tutelage of Barb Monahan, the founding director of the Pop Ensemble. Sharing her passion for music is apparent through her past career as a music therapist and her present role as a music educator. Being a member of the Pop Ensemble during its first season in 2000, she returned after the 15th anniversary concert reminded her of how much she enjoyed the music and energy of the group. She is thrilled to be singing with such a talented ensemble of individuals.
Mona Wilkes
Alto
Mona joined the Peterborough Pop Ensemble recently with her husband Mike. Music has played an enormous role in her life – singing in church and school choirs, studying piano, and playing the trumpet in jazz ensembles was a big part of her youth. In her 40’s, Mona took up the electric bass, playing and singing in classic rock bands for several years. Most recently, Mona was part of a trio, The Decades, performing harmony laden songs of the 50’s/60’s, to entertain in retirement residences. She is currently loving her dream job in retirement as an elementary piano teacher, and singing alto in the wonderful Peterborough Pop Ensemble is icing on the cake!
Mona Wilkes
Alto
Mona joined the Peterborough Pop Ensemble recently with her husband Mike. Music has played an enormous role in her life – singing in church and school choirs, studying piano, and playing the trumpet in jazz ensembles was a big part of her youth. In her 40’s, Mona took up the electric bass, playing and singing in classic rock bands for several years. Most recently, Mona was part of a trio, The Decades, performing harmony laden songs of the 50’s/60’s, to entertain in retirement residences. She is currently loving her dream job in retirement as an elementary piano teacher, and singing alto in the wonderful Peterborough Pop Ensemble is icing on the cake!
Seanon Yip Choy
Tenor
Seanon has been singing his whole life in school, church, and community choirs. After returning home from a year and half living in Cairo, Egypt (where he sang with the Maadi International Choir), he joined the Pop Ensemble in 2015 as a tenor/baritone. Seanon also shares his talents in the local theatre scene, having acted and sung in multiple stage productions with the Peterborough Theatre Guild and St. James Players.
Seanon Yip Choy
Tenor
Seanon has been singing his whole life in school, church, and community choirs. After returning home from a year and half living in Cairo, Egypt (where he sang with the Maadi International Choir), he joined the Pop Ensemble in 2015 as a tenor/baritone. Seanon also shares his talents in the local theatre scene, having acted and sung in multiple stage productions with the Peterborough Theatre Guild and St. James Players.