Madison Chorale - Artistic Staff

Director, Vincent Halkey

A music educator for over 18 years, Vincent Halkey has conducted choral groups of all ages. His vocal performance career began at Lamphere High School in Madison Heights, where he was born and raised. He has been involved with the Madison Chorale as tenor, guest performer and instrumental accompanist since 2004.With a Bachelor and Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Central Michigan University and The University of Akron respectively, Vince has performed with choirs in a wide range of venues, including E.J. Thomas Hall and Carnegie Hall. He has performed in classic operas, such as Tosca, The Mikado, and Cosi Fan Tutte.Currently, Vince is vocal music instructor for University Prep Academy in Midtown Detroit. Along with a Master of Education degree from Marygrove College, he has completed a Master of Arts in School Principalship in his pursuit of educational leadership. Vince lives in Hazel Park with his wife, Tina and five boys.

Accompanist Chancellor Wyman

Chancellor Wyman serves as accompanist for the Madison Chorale. He has performed professionally in the Detroit area for over 20 years and is known for his sensitivity and nuance in accompanying choral groups.Mr. Wyman also serves as the tenor section leader for the All-Saints Episcopal Church choir and plays for the early services on Sunday morning.Chancellor brings with him many years of choral experience and possesses a strong proficiency in the interpretation of music. He has served as a successful educator in the field of choral arts with previous experience as the accompanist for vocal music programs at Roseville High School and Grosse Pointe Community schools. He has also served as the Vocal/Music Director for Henry Ford II High School’s musical theater productions and was the accompanist for the Birmingham Temple and Franklin Community Church. Previous to his position as accompanist, he sang with the tenor section and also served as chorale director for one season.Chancellor received his B.A. in Music from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with a concentration in Piano Performance. He subsequently pursued graduate studies at Wayne State University. Mr. Wyman is a proud parent and his children are active in local music and theater groups.

Maureen Kennedy, Director Emeritus, 1978–2013

Recently retired local resident and accomplished musician Maureen Kennedy directed the 30-member Madison Chorale with a seriousness of effort designed to mold and develop the many talented members of the group. Her ability to recognize talent and apply it suitably to enhance the group’s effort was honed and perfected after 35 years of service and commitment to the chorale. She holds a master degree in music with concentrations in Choral Conducting and Vocal Pedagogy. Her undergraduate degree is in Music Education with a major in Voice. She knew the melody, the harmony and the sound she wanted to hear and endeavored with determination and skilled effort to build the Chorale into a strong group with exceptional performance ability. Chorale members and audience alike benefited from her effort to produce melodic perfection.

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