Wallingford Chorus History
The Wallingford Chorus was founded in 1970 to celebrate the Town of Wallingford’s Tercentenary. Four decades later, the Chorus continues its mission to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of choral music in central Connecticut. The Chorus embraces members from Wallingford and surrounding towns who share a common love of music, with rehearsals weekly during the school year.
The Chorus presents two major concerts each year, one in winter and one in spring. The winter concert celebrates the holiday season, while the theme of the spring concert varies from year to year. The Chorus also performs at the Frosty Parade and special town events.
We are a community chorus open to all comers; no audition is necessary. Members range in age from young adults to senior citizens. We are from all walks of life – students, educators, medical personnel, lawyers, business persons, administrators, caregivers for children and retirees.
Prospective members are welcome !
Please call for more information - Deb Kellogg, 203-265-2724
Wallingford Chorus is a nonprofit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization supported in part by the Town of Wallingford Department of Parks and Recreation. Dues from members, concert ticket sales, fundraising activities and donations also support Wallingford Chorus.
The Wallingford Chorus was founded in 1970 to celebrate the Town of Wallingford’s Tercentenary. Four decades later, the Chorus continues its mission to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of choral music in central Connecticut. The Chorus embraces members from Wallingford and surrounding towns who share a common love of music, with rehearsals weekly during the school year.
The Chorus presents two major concerts each year, one in winter and one in spring. The winter concert celebrates the holiday season, while the theme of the spring concert varies from year to year. The Chorus also performs at the Frosty Parade and special town events.
We are a community chorus open to all comers; no audition is necessary. Members range in age from young adults to senior citizens. We are from all walks of life – students, educators, medical personnel, lawyers, business persons, administrators, caregivers for children and retirees.
Prospective members are welcome !
Please call for more information - Deb Kellogg, 203-265-2724
Wallingford Chorus is a nonprofit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization supported in part by the Town of Wallingford Department of Parks and Recreation. Dues from members, concert ticket sales, fundraising activities and donations also support Wallingford Chorus.
About Us
Sandra Antonelli
Accompanist/Pianist
A native of Huntington Pennsylvania, Sandra Antonelli received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance and Music Education from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin Ohio. She has accompanied high school and adult Choruses vocalists and instrumentalists, and has taught Choral music in the public schools. For fifteen years she was a music teacher and accompanist for Kiddsong, a summer music camp in Woodbridge, CT.
In addition to being the accompanist for the Wallingford Chorus, she also is the accompanist for Chorale Connecticut and the Hopkins Concert Choir, joining them on five European summer tours with the Church of the Resurrection Choir. Sandra teaches piano in her Wallingford home.
Board of Directors
- President - Deb Kellogg
- First VP - Sandra Smith
- Second VP - Janet Flynn
- Publicity - Mary Kacillas
- Treasurer Howard Inglis
- Secretary Agnes Beckert
- Member-at-Large - Ira Dicker
Committee Chairs
- Fund Raising - Eileen Lettick
- Publicity and Historian -Mary Kacillas
- Librarian - Ron Graziani
- Concert - Ron Graziani and Howard Inglis
- Program/Posters - Louise Burkhardt
- Program Notes - Mary Heffernon
- Tickets - Janet & Edgar Flynn
Webmaster
- Ira Dicker
Christopher Hartel is the new Artistic Director of the Wallingford Chorus.
Christopher Härtel has been a professional music educator in Connecticut for 16 years. He is a vocalist, performance coach, and conductor who has worked with many of the premiere arts organizations throughout the state. He received his Bachelor’s and his Master of Music degrees from the University of Connecticut, where he worked under the tutelage of Dr. Peter Bagley and Dr. Constance DeFotis. He has been married for 14 years to Michelle, and he has three beautiful and talented daughters.
Christopher Härtel has been a professional music educator in Connecticut for 16 years. He is a vocalist, performance coach, and conductor who has worked with many of the premiere arts organizations throughout the state. He received his Bachelor’s and his Master of Music degrees from the University of Connecticut, where he worked under the tutelage of Dr. Peter Bagley and Dr. Constance DeFotis. He has been married for 14 years to Michelle, and he has three beautiful and talented daughters.