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Finding Inspiration in Every Note
About Us
The Shoreline Chorale ('TSC') was founded in 1980 under the auspices of the Shoreline Alliance for the Arts in Guilford. TSC is a non-auditioned chorus, so all that is required for membership is a desire to sing meaningful music in 4-6 part harmony. TSC welcomes singers age 16 or older, of all abilities and currently, TSC has 60+ members!
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​TSC sings from the last week in August until May, with a break after the Fall concert. TSC presents two concerts per year, one in November and one in May. Like most other choral groups, TSC loves to get together socially, and enjoys picnics at the start of the season, 'after concert' receptions, and occasional group dinners.
The Shoreline Chorale is a member of the Association of Connecticut Choruses and the Shoreline Arts Alliance.
The Shoreline Chorale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Meet The Team
Musical Leadership
Russell Hammond, Conductor
Russell Hammond has been TSC's conductor since 2019. A retired High School Choral Director, he has over 30 years of experience directing choirs. The last sixteen years of his career he was Director of Choral Activities at Ledyard High School, where he taught Men's Chorus, Women's Choir, Concert Choir, Select Singers, Chamber Choir and the Ledyard Carolers. In addition, he also oversaw the music program which involved more than 300 students in ten choirs and six instrumental ensembles.
Mr. Hammond served for many years and in many capacities at both the State and Division level for the American Choral Directors Association. Roles included Connecticut State President, and Eastern Division Repertoire and Standards Chair for High School Choral Music. In 2004, Mr. Hammond was named by ACDA as the outstanding Choral Director in Connecticut.
Mr. Hammond holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Bradley University, a Master of Music from the University of Connecticut and a 6th Year degree in Educational Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to his role as Music Director of the Chorale, Mr. Hammond is a Student Teacher Supervisor at the University of Connecticut and sings professionally as a member of CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists) and the Hartford Chorale. He lives in Chester, Connecticut with his wife Michele, where they spend most of their time traveling and looking for trails to run.
Emma Bocciarelli, Accompanist
Emma is a 2023 graduate of the University of Connecticut with Bachelor degrees in Business Management and Piano Performance. She immensely enjoyed her piano studies with Dr. Angelina Gadeliya. Emma was a recipient of the EB Storrs Piano Scholarship and performed in masterclasses with Renana Gutman, Vladimir Valjarevic, Yoshi Akimoto, Yi-heng Yang, and the Takacs Quartet. In the Spring of 2023, Emma completed an internship at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford, CT, with a focus in marketing and customer relations. Currently, Emma is the Executive Coordinator for the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra in New London, CT. She is also the music director at Putnam Congregational Church, assistant director for the Eastern CT Performing Arts Association Community Voices, and pianist for the Shoreline East Band and the Tim Fiorvanti Jazz Orchestra. Emma continues to perform, collaborates and teach while traveling and enjoying time with family, friends and her three dogs.
Board of Directors
Officers
President Susan Higgins
Vice President Eileen Landry
Treasurer Rob Walker
Secretary Leslie Stoddard
Committee Chairs
Membership Rita Corcoran
racorcoran45@gmail.com
Publicity Kim Marcell
Fundraising Claire Sullivan
Hospitality Pat Hill
Librarian Elle Frolich
Online Tech Nan Ellman
Social Media Jennifer Gallegos
Members-At-Large Rick Westbrook
Julie Gibson