Co-Director Suzy Martin
Suzy Martin is recently retired as a music teacher in the Santa Rosa Public Schools. She has been a long-time assistant director and section leader, with years of quartet experience.
Co-Director Lynda Casillas
Lynda Casillas became an assistant director in 2024, but she has been a member of the Visual Team since we chartered in 2010. She brings her love, experience, and “feel” for the music to her new role in front of the risers.
Master Director Sharon Carlson Emerita
“My vision for SOS remains the same as that first rehearsal in my living room: find every woman who loves to sing in Sonoma County; bring out the singing diva in each singer; promote self confidence in both the group and the individual. Seeing the ‘lights go on’ each week fills me with joy. I see no boundaries or limits to the size of the chorus nor the scope of music it can perform. To reach a contemporary world with our music we need to take risks and see the music through contemporary eyes. SOS has all that, and more!” ~Sharon Carlson
Sharon Carlson, the chartering director of Song of Sonoma Chorus, brought over 42 years of performing expertise to her leadership. She brought a background and training in interpretive dance, instrumental study, voice study, and group dynamics and has a passion for the American art form of barbershop singing,
Sharon also shared her vocal/performing skills as a member of Region 12’s teaching and coaching Faculty, as a mentor, arranger, and coach for directors and quartets across the country. Her background also includes singing in regional championship quartets, judging internationally as a Certified Music Judge, and Master Director status. She coaches other choruses and quartets in the barbershop art form with the same joy she shared weekly with Song of Sonoma.
We are so thankful for the 15 years of love, laughter and music she shared with us. And we look forward to having her join us on the risers – soon!