Katherine Nelson-Tracey, Director
Originally from North Dakota, Katherine Nelson-Tracey holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Music Education and a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of North Dakota. In 1988, she earned a second Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from George Mason University. Katherine teaches voice and piano in her private studio in Woodbridge, Virginia, and serves as an adjunct professor for the Woodbridge campus of Northern Virginia Community College, teaching voice and piano. She is the founding director of NDC, through which NVCC students can earn ensemble credit. She is active in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and serves as the Repertoire and Standards Chair for 2-Year Colleges on the Virginia ACDA cabinet. She sings with the National Philharmonic Chorale at Strathmore Music Center in Maryland and is the Soprano 1 section leader. Katherine lives in Woodbridge with her husband, Bill, and is the proud parent of four children and grandparent of seven grandsons.
Ryan Pick, Assistant Director
Originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, Ryan graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in 2003 with a degree in Music Education. In addition to being the Assistant Director of the New Dominion Choraliers, Ryan is also the Music Director at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, Virginia. He is also a private flute, piano, and vocal teacher as well as an accomplished composer. His Psalm 23 earned him the "Bishop's Approval" in 2002. Ryan has been awarded the Conservatory Award for outstanding musicianship (2003) and the "Teachers Who Have Made a Difference" award by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2005). Ryan also appears in the 2006 edition of "Who's Who in America." To date, Ryan has conducted, performed, played the flute and composed music for 14 choirs. He is currently working towards his Master's Degree at George Mason University.
Joe Swetnam, Accompanist
Joe is originally from Ohio. He holds a Bachelor’s degree at Ohio State University, a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School, and an LL.M from The Judge Advocate General’s School in Charlottesville, Va. He, his wife Terri, and their children came to Woodbridge in 1989. Joe served in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps and now practices in Manassas. He is a Board Member and Treasurer for Project Mend-a-House, a nonprofit assisting members of the community who need assistance with housing access. He is music director and plays keyboard at Bethel United Methodist Church, and he additionally plays for various special events on occasion.