About the Founder

Ann Turpin brought a high level of musical expertise and the love of teaching to the Chesapeake Youth Chorale. She holds a Bachelor's degree in organ performance from DePauw University School of Music and a Master's degree in Sacred Music from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She studied there with Hugh Porter, Elaine Brown and Robert Fountain. She has received additional graduate credits from Westminster Choir College where she studied with Robert Shaw, Frauke Haussemann and Joseph Flummerfelt. Her resume includes previous experience directing youth and adult chorales as well as other choirs, organ recitals and leadership roles in several professional associations in the music community. She is currently Repertoire and Standards Chair for Children's Choirs for the MD/DC chapter of the American Choral Directors' Association. Twenty of her choristers have been selected to sing in Regional and National Honors Choirs over the past 12 years.
As Music Director, Ann conducts all rehearsals and performances. Her knowledge and ability influence all aspects of the Chorale. Chorale members and supporters look forward to the continued growth that the choristers will achieve under her direction.

 

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