 Patti Marshall-Doane , directorA native of Northern Michigan, Patti earned her B.S. in Education degree from Central Michigan University with a major in English and a minor in vocal music. She also holds master's degrees in both Reading and Humanities. Currently, Patti teaches English to juniors and seniors at Brighton High School For most of her adult career, Patti's involvement in music included singing in professional, church and community choirs. After moving to the Brighton area, she joined the Livingston County Chorale; in 1995, Dr Marilyn S. Jones appointed Pattie to the position of Assistant Director of the Chorale. This experience helped her in discover the joyous rewards found in choral conducting, and Patti later served as the Chorale Ensemble's first director. When the Livingston County Women's Chorus was founded in 1998, she became it founding director. In 2002, Patti established the select women's ensemble, Ladies First. Patti also directs the 19 voice women's ensemble, Ladies First.
Jill Quagliata, accompanist Jill Quagliata, a native of New York State and graduate of Ithaca College, has been teaching private piano and voice lessons in Livingston County for the past three years. She is currently the music teacher at Light of the World Academy Montessori School. She has also accompanied for various groups around the area, including Dexter Community Players, Community Theater of Howell, Pinckney Players, and the Pinckney, Hartland and Howell School Districts. In her spare time, Jill enjoys theatre and has been seen on stage in performances of "Little Women" the Broadway Musical with Pinckney Players and "Into the Woods" with Ann Arbor Civic Theater. Jill also directs her church choir at Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney. She is very glad to be playing for Livingston County Women's Choir this season and has enjoyed the camaraderie of the group. |
Suzanne Beadle, assistant-director Suzanne Beadle has been the assistant director for five years. Music has always been at the core of her life; a soul nurturing experience, especially singing. Having grown up in Ann Arbor, Suzanne appreciates the incredible music instructors she has fortunate to work with over the years in both band and choir. They helped establish a solid musical foundation and fostered her lifelong love of performing. Suzanne graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Computer Engineering. At U of M, she marched in the Michigan Marching Band where she met Kirk, her wonderful husband of almost 25 years. It is a special joy watching their children’s band performances, carrying on the musical legacy. Sarah is in the Fighting Pirate Marching Band and wind ensemble, and Kyle is now a member of the Michigan Marching Band. Suzanne also works part time for a computer software firm in Ann Arbor. Throughout her adult life, Suzanne has enjoyed singing for weddings. She has appeared in several musical productions with the Pinckney Players and joined the Women's Chorus in 2000. The additional challenge of conducting has been very rewarding, and working with these wonderful ladies as well as performing with them has been a privilege and a pleasure.  |
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