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The Kitsap Community Chorale was founded in January of 2009. It dedicates itself to providing a varied and excellent choral experience to both its members and its audience.
Past performances include Disney, Broadway medleys, Americana, and other contemporary choral works.
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I love being part of the Kitsap Community Chorale because I get to spend time with a fun group of people who love making music. I enjoy the singing, but I enjoy the people even more.
Alysa
Love singing with you all!
Stacy
I think singing in the community is actually my favorite part of choir. The personal up-close interaction, seeing how the music touches the audience in a casual but yet intimate setting, to me anyway, is so much more fulfilling and FUN!! The energy exchange between the audience and the choir is like soul food. Especially in the assisted living communities, to see the residents react to the music, singing and clapping, smiling, etc... that is my absolute favorite part of being in KCC in someways even more so than our concerts, and I love those. Well, that and the honor of being a member of such an amazing group of loving, talented, supportive people! When I found KCC, it was like finding a second family. I walk into rehearsal, and I can feel the love and positivity in the room, it's absolutely wonderful.
Heidi
Come Meet our Artist Team and Board
Come Meet our Artist Team and Board
KCC welcomes anyone loves to sing and make music. While reading sheet music is helpful, it isn't required.
Sadi Hager-Wentz
Artistic Director
With a degree in Vocal Performance from Pacific Lutheran University, Sadi Wentz has developed a love and passion for choir and choral music that runs deep.
Hailing from Buckley, Washington, Sadi has had many years of choir experience including 4 years in Paul Scott's choir program at Enumclaw High School, 3 years touring internationally with the Choir of the West at Pacific Lutheran University, and professional performances with PLU’s Choral Union, including the ensemble choir in Seattle 5th Ave Theater’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the choir above the Pacific Northwest Ballet Dancers in Carmina Burana at McCaw Hall.
Meredith Shanley
Collaborative Pianist
Inspired by my parents who were music teachers, I began playing piano and accompanying at an early age. While still in high school, I played piano in a big band, was organist at my home church, and accompanied choirs and soloists. At CWU, I had the opportunity to perform as an organ major with the Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Chorale and numerous soloists and ensembles. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Keyboard Performance.
Since moving to the Kitsap Peninsula, I have served as organist/choir accompanist at a number of churches, played for community theatre and school musical productions, and free-lanced as a wedding musician.
I attended several KCC concerts that my friends were singing in. I loved it so much, I joined the group, singing tenor. After a couple of years off (darn pandemic), I am delighted to return to this community that is so dear to my heart.
When I’m not making music, I enjoy attending concerts, watching the Seahawks and the Kraken, and spending time with my family.
Paul Donohue
Board President
Until I moved to Port Orchard, I hadn't sung in a group since High School and Community College. I joined a small ensemble up in Poulsbo and rekindled my passion for singing. While I was rehearsing, I bumped into a Chorale member and he encouraged me to check it out. I've been singing with KCC ever since. I love the comradery and joy that singing in this group brings, and like my friend, I encourage you to come and check us out.
Sadi Hager-Wentz
Artistic Director
Meredith Shanley
Collaborative Pianist
Paul Donohue
Board President
Brenda Bright
Vice President
I began singing in a church choir as a child and then sang in my Jr and Sr high choirs and high school ensemble. I continued to sing in church choir until my mid 30’s. I have been enjoying my daughters concerts with KCC for several years and joined myself last year. It is a true joy to be a part of this group. I look forward to making many happy memories and sharing in many fun performances in the future.
I began singing in a church choir as a child and then sang in my Jr and Sr high choirs and high school ensemble. I continued to sing in church choir until my mid 30’s. I have been enjoying my daughters concerts with KCC for several years and joined myself last year. It is a true joy to be a part of this group. I look forward to making many happy memories and sharing in many fun performances in the future.
Linda Varda
Treasurer/Vice President
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Charlotte Stutts
Secretary
I sang in school Choir from elementary to high school, Varsity lettered in Jazz ensemble (yes I may have peaked in High School)
I have been a part of KCC for going on 7 years now. I have spent my time in by being a "section leader" and now a proud member of the KCC Board
Other than singing I am a total nerd who loves video/computer gaming and spending time with my nerd friends.
Brenda Bright
Vice President
Linda Varda
Treasurer
Charlotte Stutts
Secretary
Bob Miller
Member at Large
My musical experience started when I was 3 years old on the trumpet and singing in youth choir at 8. At 12 started on the Tuba and still play today when I get the chance. I was and still am a starting member and member at large for the KCC. I sing some tenor but mostly baritone and bass. I love what we do.
I was a navy musician from 1971 till 1975 Playing Tuba El bass and vocals. Music has been a big part of my life and I will keep going as long as I can.
Thanks for your support.
Bob Miller
Member at Large
Founding Members
Kathye Allen * Cindy Dilley * Don Dilley * Elaine Frantz * Rita Lauer
Karen Lindberg * Wayne Lindberg * Marlene McComb * Bob Miller
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