- ABOUT US -

The Wakefield Choral Society, originally The Wakefield Community Chorus, began in February 1988. The chorus and the Middlesex Concert Band present a winter and spring concert annually. The chorus also participates in Wakefield’s Veterans’ Day ceremonies. In the past the chorus has performed at the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Former director, Ryan T. Murphy, is now the associate music director of the prestigious Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

- MUSIC DIRECTOR -
Sean Landers

Our new Music Director, Sean Landers, recently completed his Master’s Degree in Music Education at Boston University with a concentration in Vocal Performance. In addition to his position with the Wakefield Choral Society, Sean is Director of Choruses at Belmont High School and Director of Music at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church in Winchester, MA.

- ACCOMPANIST -
Joe Beninati

A native of Reading, Joe Beninati has played piano all over New England, from various community theatre productions to a 15-year stint with the LaPierre School of Ballet. Currently, Joe also accompanies the Reading Community Singers and teaches private lessons at Creative Arts in Reading.