Angie Johnson

Angie Johnson

Artistic Director; Conductor of the Chamber Singers

Angie Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education with honors from Northern Illinois University in 1991.  She studied piano with Donald Walker and had many opportunities as an assistant director in varied choral groups.  Upon graduating, Mrs. Johnson taught choral and general music both at Circle Center Middle School in Yorkville, IL and Gregory Middle School in Naperville, IL.  Conducting choral programs of 275-350 singers, she was named a “Most Influential Educator” by the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation in 1996 and 1997.  Mrs. Johnson is an active clinician, accompanist, private teacher and guest conductor.

One of her greatest joys is working with choirs in a clinical setting in their own environment and has enjoyed the schools she has had the opportunity to work with.  Passionate about sharing her love for teaching, she has led panel discussions and workshops for future teachers.

In her tenth season with YNS, Mrs. Johnson is excited to return as Director of Chamber Singers and as Artistic Director.  In her artistic role, she will oversee the music education and performance components for YNS, as well as the conductors and accompanists who work with the six YNS/YFVS choirs.

Mrs. Johnson considers her greatest challenge and reward to date being a mom. She and her husband Darrin were active in youth ministry for ten years leading youth worship teams, leadership teams and camp counselors.  She is active on the worship team/volunteer team at Harvest Chapel in Sandwich, IL.  Mrs. Johnson is a member of the American Choral Director’s Association and is looking forward to a great year with Chamber Singers.