Mission Statement: Island Community Chorus fosters the singing and enjoyment of choral music and presents public concerts.
The Island Community Chorus, founded in 1996, is a beloved cultural institution on Martha’s Vineyard – in the words of the Vineyard Gazette, “one of the joys, and certainly the pride, of its community.” Under the leadership of our music director, William Peek, the Chorus currently rehearses on Monday nights at the Edgartown Library community room in Edgartown.
MUSIC DIRECTOR: William D. Peek, Jr. — William “Bill” Peek was appointed Music Director of the ICC in the summer of 2022. Before moving to the Vineyard in 2017, Bill enjoyed an active career as a performer, director, church musician, and teacher in the New York metropolitan area. He served the historic First Unitarian Church in Brooklyn Heights, NY, as Music Director and Organist for nearly three decades. For 21 years, he was on the music faculty of the Portledge School in Locust Valley, NY. Bill holds the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College. Here on the island, he has been Music Director and Organist for the summer services at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs since 2013, and has served the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury as Music Director and Organist since 2017.
ACCOMPANIST: Molly Sturges — Molly Sturges is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Notre Dame. For almost 20 years she performed regularly as keyboardist for the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut. She has been a resident on the Vineyard since 2015 and is active as a freelance musician and accompanist for many Island organizations, including the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury, and Island Theatre Workshop.
ICC BOARD: Nis Kildegaard, President; Board Members: Brad Austin, David Behnke, Nancy Blank, Kansas Brew, Ed Cheal, Lyn Freeman, Jennifer Garfield, Barbara Lopes, Barbara Oberfest, Elaine Sullivan, Betsy VanLandingham
Founder and Music Director Emeritus: Peter R. Boak
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 4157, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
EMAIL: islandchorus@gmail.com
Non-discrimination Policy: The Island Community Chorus does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation in any of its activities. These activities include, but are not limited to hiring and firing of employees, admission of members, selection of repertoire, and contracting of vendors and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, and patrons.
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