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Chorus North Shore is tackling the finest of classical and contemporary choral masterworks to consistent praise. In the past several years audiences have been thrilled by the range of programs including the following:
- Bach – Magnificat, Christmas Oratorio
- Bernstein – Chichester Psalms
- Brahms – Requiem
- Faure – Requiem
- Handel – Messiah; Ode to St. Cecilia Day
- Haydn – Creation
- Mendelssohn – Elijah; Lobgesang
- Mozart – Coronation Mass, Missa Brevis
- Orff – Camina Burana
- Poulenc – Gloria
- Rutter – Requiem; Mass of the Children
- Schubert – Mass in G
- Stravinsky – Symphony of Psalms
- Thompson – Peaceable Kingdom
- Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem; Toward the Unknown Region
- Verdi – Requiem
Below is a sampling of the extraordinary music the Chorus North Shore has performed over the past few years.
Board of Trustees
2023-2024 Officers
President: Annmarie Baldisserotto
Treasurer: Michael Coleman
Secretary: Nancy Tougas
2023-2024 Board of Trustees
Suzanne Bicknell
Jenny Beauregard
Donald Dowden
Joanne Giallombardo
Penny Shaner Jones
Anne Mills
Stephen Moore
Suzanne Munroe
Although the elected Board of Trustees is responsible for policy decisions and dedicates many hours keeping our organization running smoothly, all members are encouraged to volunteer! It’s a great way to get to know other singers and to offer your time and talents to accomplish the many tasks required to run our organization. Consider offering your help on any of the following committees:
LIBRARIAN: Our librarian, Trish Everett, is responsible for ordering, cataloging, filing, distributing and collecting music from our extensive library.
PRODUCTION: Many hands are needed to transport and set up risers for our concerts.
MAILINGS: The Chorus sends out several bulk mailings during the year. Your help with stuffing and sorting is greatly appreciated. Also, we need everyone’s help in keeping our mailing list up-to-date.
PUBLICITY: Working with our Publicity Committee to distribute posters, flyers, and press releases is a great help in advertising our concerts.
FUNDRAISING: All members of the Chorus are on this committee since everyone is encouraged to support the Chorus financially by selling program advertising, concert tickets, adding names to our fundraising list and participating in other fundraising events such as our Auction.
OUTREACH: An important part of our mission statement is to encourage an interest in and knowledge of music in our community. We actively recruit students as singers and encourage students to further their education in music.
Artistic Director
Abby Frost is serving in her seventh year as Director of Choirs at Ipswich High School. At IHS, she conducts the Ipswich High School Concert Choir, Bel Canto Treble Chorus, and Chamber Singers, teaches class guitar, and Theory, and serves as Music Director for the spring musical.
Ms. Frost also has extensive experience as a director, vocal coach and musical director for opera and musical theater productions; she has served as Music Director for productions at Ipswich High School, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, Miles River Middle School, Manchester Summerstage, and Stebens Children’s Theater, and served as chorus master for Luther College Opera Theatre.
Ms. Frost has presented at the All-State Convention for the National Association for Music Education and for the Massachusetts chapter of ACDA, and she served as guest conductor and clinician at the state and regional level with singers of all ages.
Ms. Frost served on the MassACDA State Board as Repertoire and Standards Chair for Middle School. Prior to her time in MA, Ms. Frost has led singers in the Tucson Girls Chorus, the University of Arizona undergraduate choirs, public schools of Mason City, Iowa, and sacred choirs in both Tucson, AZ and Decorah, IA.
Ms. Frost earned a dual music education/performance degree from Luther College (IA), a Masters in Choral Conducting from University of Arizona, and National Board Certification. A native Minnesotan, Ms. Frost lives in Ipswich with her daughter.
Welcome, Abby!!-we are absolutely thrilled to have you on board as our new conductor/artistic director and look forward to many wonderful and exciting years singing under your baton!!
Click the above image to read about Abby in the Local News.
Supporters & Advertisers
Please support and patronize our supporters and advertisers!
When you visit their place of business, please let them know that you saw their ad in our program and you appreciate their support!
Chartpoint Financial Group, LLC
Thomas R. Parkins, AIF
205 Willow Street, Bldg. A
South Hamilton, MA 01982
Tel. 978-468-1499
Fax 978-468-1181
tparkins@chartpointfinancial.com
www.chartpointfinancial.com
Tsoutsouras & Co
Certified Public Accountants
78 Central Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
978-356-0332
Morris Funeral Home
45 North Main Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
978-356-2422
Beckingham Chiropractic
130 County Rd Suite J
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3979
Ipswich Smiles
Matthew P Curtin D.M.D.
154 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2260
Leslie Ray Insurance
129 Dodge Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978.927.2600
Fax: 978.921.2349
Russell Center
Chiropractic and Sports Medicine
319 Elliott Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-2607
Corliss Bros.
Garden Center and Nursery
31 Essex Road
Ipswich, MA
(978) 356*5422
Tougas Construction Company
2 Hayward St
Ipswich, MA, 01938-2012
(978) 356-3453
Cape Ann Piano Studio
Julie Cleveland, Instructor
julie@capeannpiano.com
https://capeannpiano.com/
Bernard M. Sullivan Insurance
12 Market Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: 978-356-5511
Fax: 978.356.0214
Cherry Street Health Group
Chiropractic Cold Laser Custom Orthotics
Danvers and Rowley
Meredith A Fine
Cape Ann Business Law P.C.
108 East Main Street Suite 4
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-515-7224
meredith@attorneymeredithfine.com
http://www.capeannlegal.com/
Institution for Savinqs
93 State Street
PO Box 510
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-3106
Northern Lights Farm Stand
243 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
66 Cedar Street
Wenham, MA 01984
northernlightsfarmstand@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernLightsFarmstand/
Gordon Florist and Greenhouses
24 Essex Rd.
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-2955
Advertise with us!
Consider putting your advertising dollars to work supporting the North Shore’s preeminent choral group by placing an ad in our Concert Program.
The printed program ad reaches a wide range of potential customers and includes placement on our website with the potential to be seen by many more.
Fundraising
You can honor the more than 93 years of Chorus North Shore performances
by giving the gift of music.
We believe that music has the power to connect hearts and uplift spirits. As you know, there is much involved in making music happen. We encourage you to consider donating to CNS. Every contribution makes a difference. Your support helps cover costs such as rehearsal and performance space and orchestral accompaniment.
Your tax-deductible donation will be reciprocated in so many ways, including more great concerts and events from CNS. Your gift of any amount will be greatly appreciated. Just click the “DONATE” button below, and you can write in the amount.
Thank you so very much for supporting Chorus of the North Shore.
PLEASE DONATE!
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Patron
$1000-$1499
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$500-$999
Leader
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Repertoire
Chorus North Shore is tackling the finest of classical and contemporary choral masterworks to consistent praise. In the past several years audiences have been thrilled by the range of programs including the following:
- Bach – Magnificat, Christmas Oratorio
- Bernstein – Chichester Psalms
- Brahms – Requiem
- Faure – Requiem
- Handel – Messiah; Ode to St. Cecilia Day
- Haydn – Creation
- Mendelssohn – Elijah; Lobgesang
- Mozart – Coronation Mass, Missa Brevis
- Orff – Camina Burana
- Poulenc – Gloria
- Rutter – Requiem; Mass of the Children
- Schubert – Mass in G
- Stravinsky – Symphony of Psalms
- Thompson – Peaceable Kingdom
- Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem; Toward the Unknown Region
- Verdi – Requiem
Tickets
Tickets Online or from a Chorus Member:
General Admission – $22
Senior/Student – $20
Tickets at the Door:
General Admission – $28
Senior/Student – $23
New Member Registration
Thank you for your interest in Chorus North Shore! Please use the form below to register. We will get back with you as soon as we can!
