Board of Directors
Stephanie Knol, President
Terisa Bonito, Secretary
Parker G. Emerson, Treasurer
Lainie Lapis, Vice President
Amanda Sabicer, Board Member
Shaun Kolcz, Board Member
Emily Pomoroy, Board Member
Gerhard Kramer, Board Member
Scott McGookin, Board Member
Priscilla Walters, Board Member
Richard Snyder, Board Member
Christina Freed, Board Member
Artistic Director
Alan Wellman joined the Claremont Chorale as Artistic Director in 2018. Wellman previously served as Artistic Director of the Northwest Choral Society from 2010 to 2017, has directed choirs at several churches in Chicago, and recently at the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, CA. He joined the performing arts faculty at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA in the fall of 2017.
Dr. Wellman's degrees include a Doctor of Sacred Music from the Graduate Theological Foundation (Mishawaka, IN), a Master of Music Education from San Jose State University, a Master of Music in choral conducting from California State L.A., and a Bachelor of Music—vocal/choral emphasis from Roosevelt University. Dr. Wellman is pursuing an M.Div. through Mercer University, specializing in Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy.
Collaborative Pianist
Alexis Ohmar is joining the Claremont Chorale as Collaborative Pianist in the fall of 2025.
Mr. Alexis Ohmar was born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, into a musically-inclined family. He began studying piano at the age of five under the guidance of Magda Dailamy Hassan, Ellen Mulyo Santoso, and Henoch Kristianto. In addition to his musical pursuits, Mr. Ohmar was an Indonesian National Swimmer from 2010 to 2016, a testament to his discipline and dedication both in and out of the studio.
In 2015, he was recruited to swim for California Baptist University (CBU), where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance under Dr. Angela Brand Butler in 2018. He continued at CBU to complete graduate degrees in Piano Performance and Instrumental Conducting in Spring 2022, studying with Dr. Jennifer Cruz, Dr. Andres Jaramillo, Dr. Mary Vanhoozer, and Dr. Gene Moon. During his time at CBU, Mr. Ohmar served as rehearsal pianist for CBU Opera Productions, performed with various chamber ensembles, participated in the University Wind Ensemble, and contributed to the Symphony Orchestra as both pianist and conductor.
Mr. Ohmar is a first-prize winner of the MTAC Diamond Bar Winterfest Festival (2020) and the Spring Festival (2021). With over five years of teaching experience, he began accompanying at various high schools throughout Southern California in 2022, gaining a strong reputation for his artistry, professionalism, and mentorship. He has also performed in several stage musical productions across the region.
Currently, Mr. Ohmar serves as the Assistant Director of Choral Music and Collaborative Pianist at Bonita High School. He is also the accompanist for the Voices of Hope Children's Choir where he continues to inspire students and audiences alike through his musicianship and dedication. He is looking forward to the opportunity to serve as the accompanist for the Claremont Chorale.
Outside of music, Mr. Ohmar leads a well-rounded lifestyle, enjoying swimming, rock climbing, paddle boarding, fishing, camping, and cooking—pursuits that reflect his passion for adventure and balance.