Christine has had no formal music education but has always had a love for music and has been willing to share whatever her talents may be. She grew up singing in youth choirs at church, school choruses, a large college choir, and now her church choir. Being part of the Chester River Chorale has been… Read more »
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Carolyn Menzie
Carolyn is singing Alto 1 for the first time this fall in the Chorale. After singing Soprano 2 for so many years including the last few years with CRC, it is proving to be quite a challenge hearing the melody in the background, but then needing to find the Alto harmony. Carolyn and her husband,… Read more »
Steve Cades
Steve Cades sings Bass II in the Chorale, and is a member of the Chester Chamber Singers. He has been singing with Chestertown choruses almost since his arrival in Kent County, forty years ago, when he joined the Washington College Community Chorus. He joined the Chorale in its founding year. He also sang for a… Read more »
Jim Phelan
Jim moved full time to the Eastern Shore in 2018, having had a vacation home here for over 20 years. He lives in Kentmore Park with his wife Debbie. Before that, Jim and his family lived in the Philadelphia area for over 40 years. He began singing with the Chester River Chorale in the fall… Read more »
Kathy Ruckman
Kathy moved to Chestertown in December 2016 from Bethesda, MD. An avid amateur singer, musician, and mother of four musician children, she has been thrilled to find the many musical opportunities here in Chestertown, especially the Chester River Chorale, where she sings Alto 2. She is also a member of the choir of Emmanuel Episcopal… Read more »
Andrea Neiman
Andrea Neiman sings alto for the Chorale, the Chester Chamber Singers, and River Voices. Andrea earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Maryland College Park. Her professional experience encompasses 20 years in the library world. Her career began at the… Read more »
Caitlin Patton
Caitlin Patton served as President of the Chester River Chorale from 2018-2021 and sings in the soprano sections of the Chorale, the Chester Chamber Singers, and River Voices. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County. Caitlin is the co-founder and Executive Director of the National Music Festival… Read more »