Members have the opportunity to perform in both Cantate and Color Theory at a special discounted rate of 50% off of one ensemble!
Just select both when registering, and we’ll do the rest.
Learning to access your vocal power can be exciting and rewarding, and we’re opening doors for everyone from casual beginners to experienced vocalists with inspirational programs for young beginners, teens, and adults!
Our unique Youth Chorus program grow with your child in a fun, encouraging environment. Director Kathy McMinn is renowned for her ability to guide joyful beginners as young as 5 and guide them through the foundations of healthy vocal technique. Together, students learn to collaborate and trust each other as they grow with their friends.
Prelude I: Age 5
Prelude II: Age 6
Lyrica: Ages 7-8
Harmonia: Ages 9-12
Cantate: Ages 13-17
Get comfortable at one of our weekly rehearsals, meet our amazing director Kathy McMinn, and discover why youth chorus is such a great fit for so many kids. No prior experience needed!
Your chance to shine on stage and learn vital skills that fuel a long-term career in today’s evolving music scene!
Join our contemporary vocal ensemble for teens to strengthen your vocal technique, stage presence, and performance confidence through solo and group work. As a member of Color Theory, you’ll explore your favorite songs from a wide range of genres, including a cappella, pop, jazz, and soul! In addition to performance, the ensemble will engage in ear training, improvisation, and circle-singing exercises that sharpen listening and collaboration skills.
Open to everyone, with no auditions or previous experience required.
Members have the opportunity to perform in both Cantate and Color Theory at a special discounted rate of 50% off of one ensemble!
Just select both when registering, and we’ll do the rest.
The Groton Hill Rock Choir brings together singers of all ages and abilities in collaborative rehearsals and performances, celebrating popular rock, soul, and R&B classics, hits, and current favorites! Under the leadership of director Sara Durkin, members explore the intricacies of harmony, lyrics, and rhythm as they build their technical foundation. Winter and spring performances take place on the beautiful Concert Hall stage, accompanied by a live band!
Experience the power of pure vocal harmony in Collective Resonance, our new auditioned ensemble of dedicated adult singers. Song selections will span a range of styles, including a cappella, pop, neo-soul, R&B, or jazz, as well as original music! Join us as we bring contemporary repertoire to life, delivering polished performances in Groton Hill’s world-class facility.
Director, Groton Hill Rock Choir
Sara Durkin is the founder/artistic director of the Merrimack Valley Voices and the former Choral Director and Arts Department Head at North Andover High School.
“I believe there is something so unique and special about the community that is created and fostered through choral singing. When we are able to feel valued and connected to one another both as musicians and human beings, we can create and build artistic excellence. I am committed to programming engaging repertoire that provides diverse educational opportunities and helps us understand one another through music.”
Director, New Horizons Chorus
Christina Kennedy is a conductor, violinist, and teacher whose career has spanned community stages, private music studios, church sanctuaries, elementary classrooms, middle and high school choir rooms, and college recital halls. She holds graduate degrees in violin performance and choral conducting and has directed school, church, community, and auditioned choirs while maintaining an active independent studio teaching piano, violin, and voice.
Christina directs the New Horizons Chorus at Groton Hill, where she helps adult singers discover the joy of lifelong music-making. She is also the founder and artistic director of the Artemis Circle Choral Project, an auditioned adult treble choir whose performances benefit local nonprofit organizations, and serves as assistant music director of the Sounds of Stow Chorus & Orchestra and North Parish in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Inspired by her work with singers of all ages, Christina has developed a particular interest in vocal health, and, as a McClosky Certified Voice Technician, she enjoys helping singers develop their natural voices, characterized by freedom, ease, and expression. She believes music is far more than producing sound from notes on a page—it is a way to connect with history, strengthen communities, and build relationships across generations and cultures.
Director, Youth Chorus Prelude I
Julia Lorenzetti began her musical journey playing classical trombone in the sixth grade and began to study voice in high school. She studied trombone, voice, and music education at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Julia worked recently for three years at a private school in Newton teaching preschool through grade 6 elementary general music. She currently teaches early childhood music classes and rock band classes for 4 through 7 year olds in the North Shore area. She lives in Reading, MA with three young children of her own.
Director, Groton Hill Youth Choruses
Kathy McMinn is an award-winning music educator with over 35 years of experience. Her passion for choral music has been her motivation in developing several successful choruses that have pushed the potential of their singers.
“Choral singing is a way in which a child can explore their musicality in a safe and inclusive community. When children sing they are exposed to different cultures and genres and are able to experience the world in new and exciting ways.”
Director, Cantate
Phillip McMullen has spent the past decade in Western New York where he is an active conductor, singer, pianist, actor and director. Throughout his career, Phillip has shown a dedication to community performing arts at every level. He is the founder and Artistic Director of the Northern Chautauqua Community Choir, a group which specializes in the symphonic choral works of living composers, the founder of the Main Street Studios Community Theatre Project, has served as the Associate Conductor of the GRAMMY-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, and was director of choirs for Silver Creek Central Schools and piano department head at School of the Arts in Rochester, NY. As an actor and director, he specializes in Shakespeare playing roles from Macbeth to Duke Orsino (Twelfth Night) and most recently directed Hamlet.
Director, Collective Resonance & Color Theory
Amanda Taylor is a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, specializing in creating and producing music for vocal ensembles.
“I believe joyful exploration and personal connection drive artistic growth. I prioritize process over product, creating inclusive, dynamic spaces where students feel seen, challenged, and supported. Through a blend of traditional technique, contemporary tools, and collaborative exploration, I aim to build musical confidence and deep artistry, helping students find and amplify their own unique voice.”
We offer a wide range of musical experiences, focused on mentorship, development, and creativity. Over 2,000 students enjoy private lessons, classes, rehearsals, and performances in our inspirational setting, with unique opportunities that bring education and performance together in ways that are uniquely possible at Groton Hill.
Our dynamic learning spaces encourage you to enjoy the process, with 35 state-of-the-art teaching studios, and 2 world-class performance halls, acoustically tuned for a warm, vibrant sound.