Board of Directors
President, Michelle Cutting
Michelle Cutting is a resident of Peterborough and the mother of a current Cecilia Ensemble singer as well as a Cecilia Alumna. Growing up, Michelle's family was enmeshed in music; every family gathering involved sitting around a guitar or two, singing, and making music together. Her family sings at home, in the car, and as they walk through their day... often very loudly! Michelle has also enjoyed singing both in her former high school choir and at church. One of her very favorite things is watching her own children and those who sing with GMYC bring beautiful music to life. Professionally, Michelle has worked for the past 25 years for a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts that supports people with disabilities. It is there that Michelle has supported many projects and initiatives aimed at improving peoples' overall lives. She hopes to use these same skills to support the GMYC board.
Michelle Cutting is a resident of Peterborough and the mother of a current Cecilia Ensemble singer as well as a Cecilia Alumna. Growing up, Michelle's family was enmeshed in music; every family gathering involved sitting around a guitar or two, singing, and making music together. Her family sings at home, in the car, and as they walk through their day... often very loudly! Michelle has also enjoyed singing both in her former high school choir and at church. One of her very favorite things is watching her own children and those who sing with GMYC bring beautiful music to life. Professionally, Michelle has worked for the past 25 years for a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts that supports people with disabilities. It is there that Michelle has supported many projects and initiatives aimed at improving peoples' overall lives. She hopes to use these same skills to support the GMYC board.
Vice President, Alicia Deaver
Alicia Deaver is the Executive Director at Rise for baby and family. She has been working in early care and learning for 20 years. She is passionate about helping children and families to thrive and bolstering relationships. She has a daughter, who is passionate about singing. In her free time she enjoys hanging with her family and friends, baking, swimming, and walking her pups.
Alicia Deaver is the Executive Director at Rise for baby and family. She has been working in early care and learning for 20 years. She is passionate about helping children and families to thrive and bolstering relationships. She has a daughter, who is passionate about singing. In her free time she enjoys hanging with her family and friends, baking, swimming, and walking her pups.
Treasurer, Scott Clarke
Scott Clarke is a musical product of Keene High School. He attended the University of Rochester to study business and Philosophy. Scott was a supporter of a cappella singing long before its recent popularity, singing in the U of R YELLOWJACKETS. Scott currently performs with the Chamber Singers of Keene, and Main Street Broadway. Scott has been the President of DOUGLAS CO in Keene for over 20 years.
Scott Clarke is a musical product of Keene High School. He attended the University of Rochester to study business and Philosophy. Scott was a supporter of a cappella singing long before its recent popularity, singing in the U of R YELLOWJACKETS. Scott currently performs with the Chamber Singers of Keene, and Main Street Broadway. Scott has been the President of DOUGLAS CO in Keene for over 20 years.
Secretary, Sarah Phillips
Sarah Phillips is the mother of a former GMYC singer whose high school years were greatly enriched by the friendships, confidence, and skills acquired through singing with GMYC. She joined the Board to help ensure that those life-changing experiences remain accessible and available to all young people in the Monadnock region. Sarah is passionate about teaching public health to undergraduate students and also loves to crochet, cook, and walk with her dog on the many beautiful trails in the Peterborough area.
Sarah Phillips is the mother of a former GMYC singer whose high school years were greatly enriched by the friendships, confidence, and skills acquired through singing with GMYC. She joined the Board to help ensure that those life-changing experiences remain accessible and available to all young people in the Monadnock region. Sarah is passionate about teaching public health to undergraduate students and also loves to crochet, cook, and walk with her dog on the many beautiful trails in the Peterborough area.
Cathy Lanigan
Cathy Lanigan is a solution expert for a software company, focusing on data management services for private cloud customers. She has held positions in software development, technical pre-sales, and music education. Cathy became passionate about choral singing when she joined her elementary school choir in the 4th grade. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree at SUNY Fredonia and later completed a Masters in Computer Science at New York Institute of Technology. She sings with a number of local community choirs and in addition to her involvement with GMYC, serves on the board for the Monadnock Chorus, Viva Bach Peterborough and Zenith Ensemble. Cathy enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband Steven, and visiting their adult children and their adorable granddaughter, Allie. They have a golden retriever, named Bernie.
Cathy Lanigan is a solution expert for a software company, focusing on data management services for private cloud customers. She has held positions in software development, technical pre-sales, and music education. Cathy became passionate about choral singing when she joined her elementary school choir in the 4th grade. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree at SUNY Fredonia and later completed a Masters in Computer Science at New York Institute of Technology. She sings with a number of local community choirs and in addition to her involvement with GMYC, serves on the board for the Monadnock Chorus, Viva Bach Peterborough and Zenith Ensemble. Cathy enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband Steven, and visiting their adult children and their adorable granddaughter, Allie. They have a golden retriever, named Bernie.