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About Us
The Cumberland Singers is a community choir of soprano & alto voices, aiming to foster a sense of community through the performance of choral music. Our repertoire includes both secular and non-secular music, familiar favorites, and thought-provoking pieces. Rehearsals generally take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Camp Hill. We welcome new members at the beginning of each concert season in September and January and offer free concerts in December and April. We also participate in other community events. We can't wait for you to be a part of our community: whether it be as a member of our choir, as a volunteer or as a member of our audience!
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: José R Solis Corps
José was born in Puerto Rico to a family of educators. His uncle taught him his first scale at the age of five and by ten, he had written his first composition. While in formal schooling and during and after his time in the Army, José took what classes he could in music and pursued studies on his own in harmony and counterpoint. He was later admitted to the Music Composition department at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, and graduated in 2012 with honors. While pursuing his master’s degree in Music Composition, José moved to the United States, ending up in Harrisburg, PA after the devastating effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Several of his compositions have been performed by groups at the Conservatory and by local choirs both in Puerto Rico and in the United States. He is currently a member of the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus. José is active in the local theater and arts scenes and is honored to be working for The Cumberland Singers as Artistic Director!
ACCOMPANIST: Dr. Emily Barr
Dr. Barr is a dedicated pianist, teacher, and musician. She serves on the piano faculty at Messiah University and teaches piano lessons and early childhood music classes in her independent music studio. She has performed in solo recitals, master classes, and chamber music festivals in the U.S. and Japan and has presented her research at regional, state, and national conferences. In 2024, Emily earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma. Previously, she has served as a choral accompanist for the Children’s Chorus of Washington in Washington, DC and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, MI. She is excited to be working with The Cumberland Singers and creating music together!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Beth Siegfried, President
Kaila Evans, VP
Amber Shearer, Secretary
Janée Robinson, Treasurer
Anmarie Jezorski, PR
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