Our Story
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted us all, and the personal loss felt by many has been significant. Among areas of our communities left struggling in its wake are Fine Arts programs, Orchestras, Dance Companies, Theatre and Choral Performance groups, and more, each lacking the ability to meet together and offer “Live” performances. As musicians ourselves, we began asking — How do we continue performing together? How can we reach audiences without an auditorium? How could we continue to provide people respite through music? It is from these questions that Virtual Choir Solutions (VCS) came to be.
Originally, VCS was an all-volunteer endeavor to assist the Willamette Master Chorus (WMC) of Salem, Oregon. The goal was to fulfill the choir’s promise to its audience of a full four-concert season by creating a virtual performance experience that people could watch from the comfort of their own homes.
And by a true miracle, we did it.
It was towards the end of producing the fourth fully virtual concert that we recognized we had created something special — a way to help other groups, bands, soloists, artists, dancers, and performers alike reach their audiences and connect with the rest of the world. Our mission remains the same to this day as we continue working hard to expand the world’s stage for the fine arts.
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Our Team
Andrew Jones
Co-Founder & Partner, Andrew is behind all of the audio and video wizardry that creates the magical performances of Virtual Choir Solutions.
A musician himself, Andrew understands music and its nuances. Turning simple mobile device recordings into compelling virtual performances, he brings his technological skills combined with his 20+ years of experience in audio and video production to the table, delivering a truly outstanding body of work. Andrew utilizes the entire suite of Apple media applications (FinalCut Pro X, LogicPro, Motion, etc), ensuring each musician receives professional level sound and audio treatment.
When Andrew isn’t in his studio creating videos for VCS, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and participating as a Tenor in the Willamette Master Chorus, of which he has been a member for 6 years.
Abby Kahl
Abby is a Co-Founder & Partner of Virtual Choir Solutions, handling the project management side of things and ensuring all of your projects stay on track.
Basically, she keeps everything running smoothly. Abby works with you from your initial consultation to the completion of your virtual choir video production, and is there to help answer all of your questions along the way. Having been active in music and choral activities since childhood, Abby’s deep understanding and appreciation for the arts coupled with her powerhouse project management skills make her a natural fit here at VCS.
Outside of her work with VCS, Abby is an alto in the Willamette Master Chorus, and most recently served as the Willamette Master Chorus President from 2018 - 2021. She now chairs the WMC Social Media Committee, is a member of the virtual programming team, and is in charge of coordinating the group’s international tours. Beyond that, Abby is a supporter, former Board Member, and Volunteer Coordinator of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Abby also enjoys participating in her church choir.