History

What began as a group of High Street singers who sang Christmas carols around town has evolved into the Charlestown Chorale, a group of 20+ singers who live in Charlestown and surrounding communities. The Chorale, now in its seventh season, performs classical, sacred and secular works and offers at least two free concerts per year, at the U.S.S. Constitution Museum and public sites in the City of Boston, celebrating events such as Memorial Day and Flag Day and the winter seasonal holidays.

Mission

The Charlestown Chorale, under the direction of Christina Wilhelm, is a non-profit community-based group of singers who perform special programs for important occasions and celebrations throughout the year. These programs are inspired by the needs of the community which regularly celebrates special events throughout the year, such as Bunker Hill Day, the birthday of the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), commemorative events and other public holidays.

Director

Christina Wilhelm is the musical director and the conductor of the Chorale. Christina has an extensive academic and professional background in music, education and theology. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from Rutgers University, a Master's degree in Education and Pastoral Ministry from Emmanuel College, and has recently been appointed Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Christina is also the Director of the Santa Cruz Singers in Patagonia, Arizona, where she and her husband are part-time residents.