Trinity Church NYC
UN Chamber Music Society
Carnegie Hall

Short and sweet: clips and CV

DETAILED INFORMATION

Performance experience

Chorister, Downtown Voices

Performing as a member of a semi-professional chorus made up of volunteer singers from the New York metro area and members of the GRAMMY-nominated Trinity Choir.

PRESS

Gia Kourlas
Gia KourlasDance Critic, The New York Times
Really, though, L’Allegro is a group experience, among not just the dancers but also the singers and the orchestra. They hold your ear and eye as they create harmony and connection. Their world and more important, the world, good and bad, comes into candid focus.
Rorianne Schrade
Rorianne SchradeNew York Concert Review
The choir projected its luminous harmonies with polish, thanks to the expert conducting of Maestro Stephen Sands, who led them from the movement’s faint beginnings into its full bloom.
David Wright
David WrightNew York Classical Review
Through it all the combined choirs, superbly prepared by Stephen Sands, were a marvel of well-supported tone, lucid diction, and (when called for) smart, détaché articulation.
Emery Kerekes
Emery KerekesFreelance critic
At the start of Carmina, it became clear that Downtown Voices was not just any community choir. I would have been content seeing them on stage with the New York Philharmonic, or with any visiting orchestra at Carnegie Hall -- in fact, I think I liked their performance more than I usually like the NY Phil's house choir. They felt well-rehearsed, but still interested; no one was 'dialing it in' and everyone looked like they couldn't imagine being anywhere else at that moment in time.
Jeffrey Williams
Jeffrey WilliamsNew York Concert Review
The combined choirs were outstanding, with clear diction and articulation, coupled with ensemble balance and intonation that was exceptional. Special credit to Stephen Sands for his fine work in preparing the choirs.
Gail Wein
Gail WeinSequenza 21
The singers had the spotlight to themselves for Alleluia by Foss’s teacher Randall Thompson, an a cappella work that was stunningly gorgeous and reverently performed.
Christopher Corwin
Christopher CorwinParterre Box
MMDG music director Colin Fowler led a buoyant reading of Handel’s discreetly cut and rearranged score. His pick-up orchestra—the MMDG Music Ensemble–did well, as did the combined Choir of Trinity Church with Downtown Voices.

VIDEOS

Highlights

EVENTS

Sacred music

Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew (logo)

Staff Singer

Leading worship services at a historical Episcopalian parish in Brooklyn, New York; utilizing familiarity with multiple service setting; learning music with little to no preparation time and leading parish choir.

FREELANCE

Programs and residencies

Chorworks Young Artists Program

Auditioned participant in intensive workshop of early-career singers on Bach’s sacred music, culminating in formal and informal performances.

Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artist

Worked with students and faculty in the Chorale and Chamber Singers groups as a private consultant and contributing artist for virtual choir productions.

Teaching and mentorship

Music Teacher

Assisted in teaching music classes to children ages 0-3, facilitating child and adult participation in group listening, singing, and movement; observed music classes and collaborated with the lead instructor on updates to future classes.

Vocal Mentor

Modeled professional behavior for student vocalists in rehearsals and performances; served as section leader and educator during rehearsals.

Administrative experience

Social Media Manager, Downtown Voices

Managing social media platforms for the ensemble’s digital presence; developing visual identity and digital engagement strategies.

Honors

Nomination: Best Choral Performance

Sheehan: Akathist

Alumni Artistic Achievement Award

The SLS Alumni Artistic Achievement Award honors individuals whose talent and dedication have made a significant impact in their chosen artistic field—whether in the performing arts, visual arts, design, choreography, composition, or other creative disciplines.