Mishawum Choral Society


In rehearsal for solo tryouts

ABOUT THE MISHAWUM CHORAL SOCIETY

(Last updated 25 July 2012)

The Mishawum Choral Society has been active in local musical affairs since 1963, when some 20 to 30 singers from area choirs joined together to establish a performing ensemble. We currently have about 50 members. The members are from many cities and towns of Middlesex and Essex counties.

The mission of the Society is to perpetuate and enhance the art form of choral music in concert, and provide enjoyment for the singers and for their audiences. Our repertoire is broad and in any concert, you are apt to hear a diverse mixture of classical, pops, folk, jazz, and broadway. Under our irrepressible director Donn Hill and our gifted accompanist, Sarah Lafontaine, we provide choral music that is fun and challenging, always entertaining, and superbly presented by a mature, well balanced ensemble that really enjoys singing together. We always leave our audiences wanting more!

The Society currently offers concerts in December and May and supports civic and social functions such as Woburn's Festival on the Common. The group is also available for special occasions such as weddings.

The Society is a non-profit organization. All expenses of the Mishawum Choral Society are met by member dues, by concert performances, and by the patronage of sponsors. Salaried professional directors and instrumentalists are essential to prepare and support the music we present to a widely diversified spectrum of listeners.

Mishawum Music Directors 1963-present

1963-1974 Rodney Mansfield
1974-1977 Donn Hill & Susan Hill
1977-1978 Wendell S. Purrington
1978-1982 Donn Hill & Susan Hill
1982-1995 Robert J. Hodgson, Jr.
1995-2003 Alice Johnson Hannon
2003-2011 Donn Hill
2011-2012 Sean Landers

 

Mishawum Accompanists 1963-present

1963-1972 Sally Mansfield
1973-1982 Margaret Sibley Butt
1982-1985 Barbara Stone
1985-1985 Pamela Wood Avedisian
1987-1991 Susan Shao
1991-1997 Yukiko Shimazaki
1997-2002 Thomas C. Lissey
2002-2004 Joseph W. Stroup
2004-2005 Brett Hinkel
2005- Sarah Lafontaine &
Renelle Hebert