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The Connecticut Yankee Chorale

The Connecticut Yankee Chorale is a non-profit community choir based in Torrington, Connecticut. The CYC performed our first concert in April of 1984 and outside of a 2 year hiatus for the COIVD-19 pandemic, has performed 2 concerts per year since 1984. CYC is a non-audition choir and welcomes singers of all skill levels.

​Mission Statement:

The Connecticut Yankee Chorale, Inc. is a nonprofit organization which provides opportunities for members to participate in a non-auditioned mixed choral group dedicated to enriching the surrounding communities through chorale performances and community outreach. The chorale pursues these goals by providing both satisfaction and challenge in an atmosphere of camaraderie.
 
Member Dues:
Membership dues are mandatory for all members. The season runs September-May with dues for regular members at $80 and $40 for high school or undergraduate students. For new members, we allow a 4 week trial period before dues are paid. We also can make arrangements for 1/2 year dues as necessary.

Music Fees:
The Chorale has a $25 fee per concert to cover the cost of purchasing music. Members are allowed to keep the music at the conclusion of the concert. If a member does not wish to keep their music, they can donate it back to the Chorale's music library for future use. For members who are unable to afford the fee, there is a music fee fund set up to cover costs. If you are unable to cover the fee, please speak with a member of the Board of Directors. 


Community Outreach
As a non-profit organization in the Northwest Corner, we believe strongly in giving back to our community. At each concert we encourage our members and guests to make a donation to the Friendly Hands Food Bank located in Torrington. 

Scholarship Funds
In the past, the Chorale has offered a scholarship to a local high school senior who is pursuing a degree in music after graduation. After several years of being suspended, we are excited to announce that we are reinstating the scholarship fund. More information will be released in January. 

Become a Donor
If you would like to find out more information about becoming a donor, please fill out our connect form and one of our Board Members will reach out to you directly. 

MEET US

Our Artistic Staff

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Dr. William H. Atwood, has been the Music Director for the Connecticut Yankee Chorale since 2017. Dr. Atwood is also the Director of Music Ministry for the Cathedral Parish in Bridgeport and the Diocese of Bridgeport. A native of Connecticut, Dr. Atwood received the Bachelor of Music Degree magna cum laude from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford, a Master of Music Degree in Sacred Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Sacred Music from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. 

In addition to his diocesan work, Dr. Atwood is the Chapter Director for the Bridgeport Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM). Previous organ recital engagements have included performances at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, and the  Eastern Regional Convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. As a composer, Dr. Atwood's works are published by CanticaNova Publications, GIA Publications and World Library Publications.


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Laurie Hall, Pianist
Accompanist Laurie Hall is the former organist of The First Congregational Church of Litchfield where she began her career in 1983 as organist, and later on as organist and Music Director in 2008. During her time in Litchfield she also directed the senior choir and bell choir. Laurie is currently the organist for the First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted. Laurie was formerly a member of CYC during the chorale's early years along with her mother and brother. Returning several years ago, Laurie was a member of the Alto section with her two daughters but is now our full time accompanist.
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Our Board of Directors

Officers
Ali Separy, President
Courtney Hall, Vice President
Janet Magnifico, Treasurer
Shannon  Perreault, Secretary
Board Members
Patti LaMonica
​Patricia Fontana
Kristy  Sonstroem
​Joanna Lizotte
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