Our Directors
Meredith Johnson
Meredith Johnson
Meredith Johnson
Miss Johnson is an Oshkosh native and a graduate of Oshkosh North High School. She went on to further her training in Music Education at UW-Stevens Point where she specialized in choral conducting, finding unique and diverse repertoire, choral and general music education, and vocal performance.
Throughout her time at UW-Stevens Point, M
Miss Johnson is an Oshkosh native and a graduate of Oshkosh North High School. She went on to further her training in Music Education at UW-Stevens Point where she specialized in choral conducting, finding unique and diverse repertoire, choral and general music education, and vocal performance.
Throughout her time at UW-Stevens Point, Miss Johnson has worked with choirs and students of all ages and abilities, through conducting and teaching private voice lessons.
In addition to conducting and teaching, she is an active classical vocalist, with recent roles in “The Magic Flute: A Musical Adventure” (Pamina), “Die Zauberflöte” (First Lady), “Acis and Galatea” (Galatea), “Gallantry” (Lola), and “The Old Maid and the Thief” (Miss Pinkerton).
Miss Johnson is a passionate music educator, conductor, and performer dedicated to inspiring singers and fostering musical excellence. As a previous Oshkosh Youth Choir alumnus, she is excited to come back and work with the Prelude and Etude Choirs to create a season of fun music-making and new musical discoveries.
Brody Strachan
Meredith Johnson
Meredith Johnson
Mr. Strachan is an Oshkosh native and graduate of Oshkosh North High School. He received his Bachelor of Music Education at UW-Oshkosh in 2021, and has taught both middle and high school choirs.
During his time as a music educator, he has participated in conducting symposiums with Hilary Apfelstadt (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaig
Mr. Strachan is an Oshkosh native and graduate of Oshkosh North High School. He received his Bachelor of Music Education at UW-Oshkosh in 2021, and has taught both middle and high school choirs.
During his time as a music educator, he has participated in conducting symposiums with Hilary Apfelstadt (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and Eugene Rogers (University of Michigan). Brody has also served WCDA as a clinician for Singing in Wisconsin and the Badger State Girl Choir.
Brody is the accompanist for Appleton West High School Theatre, where he has played Something Rotten! (2025), Mean Girls (2024), We Will Rock You (2023), and How I Became a Pirate(2022). Brody also loves performing on stage in musicals, where he recently performed in Legally Blonde and Company with Fond du Lac Community Theatre.
In his free time, Brody loves taking in live music with friends, farmers markets, catching up on netflix shows and podcasts, and sitting down with a good biography. He is honored and excited to work with the singers and their families as one of the Oshkosh Youth Choir Directors!
Board of Directors
Jennifer Jensen - President
Melanie Hunt - Vice President
Melanie Hunt - Vice President
Jennifer Jensen, aka Miss Jen, has been with the OYC since 2003. She served as Music Director for twenty years and is excited to take a new role within the OYC as the board's President.
Melanie Hunt - Vice President
Melanie Hunt - Vice President
Melanie Hunt - Vice President
Melanie Hunt has been involved with the OYC for three years and is in her first term as Vice President of the board.
Jennifer Skinner - Secretary
Melanie Hunt - Vice President
Jennifer Skinner - Secretary
Jen Skinner, aka J. Skin, has been active with the OYC for ten years and has helped with fundraisers, as a chaperone on tours, and now as Secretary of the board.
Shelby Jensen - Treasurer
Ann Pleiss-Morris - Member at Large
Ann Pleiss-Morris - Member at Large
Shelby Jensen, aka Mrs. J, has been integral to the OYC's operations for the past decade. She has been a member of the board for thirteen years and has served as both President and Treasurer.
Ann Pleiss-Morris - Member at Large
Ann Pleiss-Morris - Member at Large
Ann Pleiss-Morris - Member at Large
Ann Pleiss-Morris has been a part of the OYC for five years. She helped with the OYC's most recent tour to New York in June of 2024.
Jenn Wendt - Marketing Officer
Jenn Wendt - Marketing Officer
Jenn Wendt - Marketing Officer
Jenn has been involved with the OYC for a few years and is excited to apply her marketing and social skills to work marketing the choirs!
Angela Wade - School Liaison
Jenn Wendt - Marketing Officer
Jenn Wendt - Marketing Officer
Angela came to the OYC as the official accompanist where she put her keyboard expertise to work for a few choral seasons. Now she is happy to work with school districts as the OYC's School Liaison.