Meet the Conductor

  • A smiling man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a plaid shirt, sitting in front of a piano.

    Ryan Baldridge, Conductor

    Inspired by his own high school experience of participating in a homeschool choir in Wisconsin conducted by his father, Dr. Dennis Baldridge, Ryan is thrilled to use his choral conducting experience to lead Laudate Homeschool Choir. Ryan holds a music degree from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, where he participated in the Honors Conducting program under Dr. Mary Hopper. Prior to conducting at Laudate, Ryan was the Elementary Chorus teacher at a local Christian school, where he led the children to win first place at the state competition. Ryan and his wife Abbie have two sons, the oldest of whom is just beginning his homeschool journey.

Meet our board

  • Jonathan Hermes

    PRESIDENT

    While his job as a lawyer at Ginn & Patrou, where he has extensive background advising nonprofit organizations, keeps Jonathan busy during the day, time at home with his wife and five kids keep him even busier! A homeschool dad and accomplished vocalist, he has participated in choirs and church music for years.

  • Abigail Baldridge

    TREASURER

    As a church pianist, piano teacher, and homeschool mom, Abigail loves working with children and teaching them to “make a joyful noise to the Lord.” She’s thrilled to be assisting Ryan by accompanying rehearsals on piano and happily brings her organizational skills to the choir to keep all the numbers and papers in order.

  • Ayrian Yasar

    SECRETARY

    A pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, violin teacher, and editor of the New Horizons magazine, Ayrian brings her cheerful smile and helping hands everywhere she goes. Her thoughtful advice and creative ideas are always a help to those around her.