Board of Directors
Juliann Kitzmiller PeacockManaging Director Juliann has had a passion for music from a very young age. She started taking piano lessons at the age of seven and continued studying throughout high school. Juliann competed in many piano festivals and competitions. Juliann’s first experience with choral singing was in seventh grade and she has been singing in a choir ever since. She participated in Concert Choir at Woods Cross High School, and during her senior year, she auditioned for and was selected to be part of the Madrigals where she made lasting memories that directly influenced the creation of what now is Utah Voices. In recent years, Juliann has had the privilege of singing with two exceptional choral groups: Generations of Sound, under the direction of Dr. Robert Bowden, and Utah Master Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Cameron Rose. She also sang with the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michael Huff. Juliann is thrilled to once again work with Dr. Huff, this time as the Managing Director of Utah Voices. Juliann is eager and excited to serve as the President of Utah Voices. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with Dr. Huff and Kelly DeHaan, the other members of the Board of Directors and the wonderful singers of Utah Voices. Juliann is incredibly proud of what Utah Voices has already accomplished, and especially of what Utah Voices has the potential to accomplish in our upcoming seasons. Juliann and her husband Jon are the parents of two children, a daughter and a son. Juliann is a full-time student at Weber State University, pursuing a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in English; from there, she will apply to the British & American Literature Ph.D. program at the University of Utah where she plans to teach English at the college level. Juliann enjoys running, cycling, swimming, triathlons, being a certified CrossFit instructor, figure skating, volunteering at her children's classes, politics, reading and most especially, writing.
Juliann Kitzmiller Peacock
Managing Director
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Kathryn AriottiPersonnel Manager Kathryn discovered her love for the arts at age 5, when she started studying piano. Even at such a young age, Kathryn knew that she wanted to pursue and master the talent she was given. She continued to study throughout junior high and high school, placing first and second place at statewide competitions. During her junior and senior year in high school, Kathryn had the opportunity to study under Lenora Ford Brown, and Susan Duehlmeier at the University of Utah. Just like her sister, Juliann Peacock, Kathryn was able to sing with the Concert Choir and Madrigal Choir at Woods Cross High School her junior and senior year, serving as the Madrigal President. She was also a member of the Jazz ensemble on the keyboard. Kathryn has had the amazing opportunity to sing under the direction of Dr. Cameron Rose with Utah Master Chorale and Dr. Michael Huff with Salt Lake Symphonic Choir. She is ecstatic to be able to work with Dr. Huff again in Utah Voices, as well as the wonderful and supportive members of the choir. Kathryn and her husband, Andrew, currently reside in Kaysville, and are the proud parents of two little boys.
Kathryn Ariotti
Personnel Manager
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John LivingstonTreasurer John was born in Boise, Idaho, and was raised in Orem, Utah. John is the youngest of six brothers with one younger sister rounding out the bunch. John lives in South Jordan, Utah, and is the proud father of two amazing little girls (Abby and Mercy). John holds a bachelor's degree in information technology and a master’s in business administration and currently works as an implementation consultant for the Digital Marketing Suite at Adobe. John loves being with friends and family, being active, and is a big geek who loves anything that has to do with technology. John learned to appreciate and love the performing arts at a young age and was known to provide riveting performances “conducting” classical anthems (via LP) from atop the fireplace hearth at the age of three! By the age of 10 John found himself performing in various school musical productions including a leading role in the “Pirates of Penzance.” John was never fully comfortable with “the stage” as an actor/singer but he did find a home and love for choral singing during high school where he sang with the Bass Clef Union, the Acapella Choir, and the Madrigals at Mountain View High School. Following high school John went on to sing with the Utah Valley State College Acapella choir as well as the Mormon Youth Chorus. In recent years John has had the privilege of singing under Cameron Rose with the Utah Master Chorale as well as under Dr. Michael Huff with the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir. John is extremely excited to be a part of Utah Voices and to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Huff and the other talented members of the board. Further, John is thrilled to be able to make great music with Utah Voices and looks forward to the lasting memories that will be created as part of this new adventure!
John Livingston
Treasurer
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Mike TaylorProgram Manager Mike loves music and has for most of his life. Most of his musical experience as a young person was instrumental, specifically, playing the saxophone. Mike studied under Nick Falone in junior high and then Mr. Bird in high school. When Mr. Bird retired, Mike played under the direction of Howard Johnson. Mike was very privileged to play with a number of very fine musicians that went on to play professionally throughout the country. They were able to take first place in the University of Utah Jazz Festival and third place in the Reno Jazz Festival. As a young boy, Mike sang with his parents in their ward choir. They were very lucky to sing under the baton of Bonnie Winterton, who later went on to become the assistant conductor of the Utah Symphony Choir. It has been Mike’s honor to sing in several special event choirs with Dr. Huff, as well as under his direction with the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir. He is delighted to sing with Dr. Huff again, now as a member of Utah Voices. Professionally, Mike is a car nut! He operates Budget Rent-a-Car in the state of Utah. He also flies airplanes and helicopters. Mike loves almost anything that moves with an engine. He has three absolutely amazing children: Niki, Adam and Heidi, along with their spouses and nine grandchildren (Mike is only ten, so he doesn’t know how that happened!) Mike loves being involved with the great people of Utah Voices and looks forward to many wonderful experiences with the group.
Mike Taylor
Program Manager
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Bronwyn EvansMarketing Director Bronwyn Evans didn’t study piano, but she took piano lessons, which helps when learning the notes for one of her favorite musical activities—singing. From her debut as a soprano in the 6th-grade choir at the DAR School in Alabama, Bronwyn has been an alto in some type of choral group (large to small) in school, church, or community almost every year since and hasn’t looked back. A West Tennessee native, she grew up in Alabama and Georgia, where she developed a love for choral singing, including trio competitions. Long before she began her favorite career of being a mother to two terrific children, Bronwyn majored in advertising and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from BYU. She worked part-time as a publicity writer for what is now known as BYU’s Performing Arts Management office. She spent more than 10 years as a copywriter/publicist for Deseret Book Company where she specialized in several aspects of product promotion. Bronwyn also spent five years as the company's event coordinator for author/artist appearances and special events. This background led to a number of volunteer gigs such as publicity specialist for Mormon Youth Chorus and Symphony, publicity director for Utah’s Junior Miss Scholarship Program, and Arts Committee and Pageant Committee Publicist for Bountiful Handcart Days. Today, she does some freelance writing and publicity and works part-time at Stewart Elementary. Bronwyn’s professional goal for Utah Voices is to help it become a well-known name among the performing groups in Northern Utah. Her personal goal is to embrace all that Utah Voices offers in addition to the singing. She and her husband and children live in Centerville, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, walking, and baking sweet concoctions.
Bronwyn Evans
Marketing Director
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Ariel SmithExecutive Secretary Ariel began singing in junior high when she joined school choirs and began taking voice lessons. She continued choral singing and voice lessons through high school and went on to sing at Weber State University, where she received a scholarship for vocal performance. Ariel attributes her musical involvement with helping her to overcome her innate shyness. She auditioned for her first solo in high school, and has enjoyed being a soloist on many occasions since. In recent years, Ariel has been privileged to sing with the Utah Master Chorale, under the direction of Cameron Rose, and with the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Dr. Michael Huff. Music is an important and fulfilling part of Ariel’s life. She is very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Utah Voices. She feels honored to be a part of this fantastic Board of Directors, to sing with such talented people, and to work with Dr. Huff again. Ariel and her husband, Sean, live in North Salt Lake with their two daughters. She also loves reading, spending time with her family, and going to the opera. Ariel has recently served as the Music Chair and Choir Director for her church choir.
Ariel Smith
Executive Secretary
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Stephen K. ChristiansenLegal Counsel Stephen K. Christiansen is Legal Counsel for Utah Voices. He practices with the Salt Lake City law firm of Van Cott, Bagley, Cornwall & McCarthy. He appears regularly in state and federal courts throughout the country. He does not have a very good singing voice but he is pretty good in the courtroom. His wife Christy is an alto in the choir.
Stephen K. Christiansen
Legal Counsel
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Becky EdwardsAdvisory Board Chair Becky has always loved music. As a young girl she started studying piano at age 8 with her next door neighbor, Florence Baird, and continued with Robert Smith at BYU. She also played the violin through high school and loved making music with friends. She and her friends started a group, “The Vivations,” and they sang on Eugene Jelesnik’s “Talent Showcase.” As an adult she has served as church music chair, organist, and choir conductor. Usually she’s most at home sitting on the piano bench as an accompanist. For the past several years she’s had the opportunity to play the piano once a month at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and the LDS Conference Center. Music has blessed the lives of her family as they’ve had the opportunity to participate in the cast of the LDS productions of the Nauvoo Pageant and “Savior of the World.” Her children have all embraced music and have opened their lives to the beautiful sounds of the oboe, harp, violin, trombone, bassoon, organ, piano, guitar, saxophone, and clarinet. Becky and her family have also met and become friends with an incredible group of teachers in the schools and community who have had a tremendous impact on her children. While serving for many years as a volunteer in educational and community settings and now as a member of the Utah State House of Representatives, Becky is committed to the opportunity and responsibility to embrace and enhance families and communities. She believes music is one of the best tools for this. One of her goals for the future is to organize an Arts Council for the city of North Salt Lake. She’s thrilled to be involved with Utah Voices and is so appreciative to rub shoulders with the talented folks who helped create this choir.
Becky Edwards
Advisory Board Chair
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