Musical Director - Lea Baker

Lea Baker is the founder and Musical Director of Endeavour Harmony Chorus. Growing up in a musical family where harmony singing was common, Lea developed a wonderful ear and a passion for harmony singing.

Lea joined a local Sydney chorus (Sydney Town Chorus) in 1988 and spent six years with them, eventually becoming Assistant Director. To fulfill her dream of leading a chorus of her own, in 1996 Lea formed the Endeavour Harmony Chorus.

Lea is a Certified Musical Director, and is a skilled vocal coach. She travels to the US once or twice each year to attend educational workshops and competitions.

Lea now shares her knowledge and enthusiasm throughout the Australian Region, coaching other choruses and quartets on a regular basis. An avid quartet singer, she competed on the regional competition stage for the 4th time in 2006.

Her passion for expressive singing lead her to enquire about becoming a judge in the organisation. In 2002, Lea was accepted into the Sweet Adelines International judging program as an approved candidate judge in the Expression category. Lea is the first person in Australia to be accepted into this program.

Lea is also a member of the Education Faculty for the Australian Region of Sweet Adelines International, and regularly runs education classes and workshops at Regional education events. In 2006 Lea attained the title of 'Master Director' when her chorus scored over 600 points in the Australian regional competition.

In her ‘other’ life, Lea works full time with AMP in Sydney.