"Blow, blow, thou winter wind"

Concord Chamber Singers has been delighting audiences for over 55 years throughout the Lehigh Valley, the United States, and Europe with a repertoire of live music, including classic and contemporary works. David Macbeth took over leadership of CCS in Fall 2022, following Dr. Néviton Barros and Dr. Jennifer Kelly. Dr. Kelly took over leadership of CCS in 2012 when the group’s founder, Blaine Shover, retired. Under their direction, the chorus has continuously entertained audiences with a wide variety of music.

David joined us in Fall 2022 to serve as our Artistic Director. He is a founding vocal/choral faculty member of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. He conducts two of the school’s five choral ensembles, along with teaching responsibilities in advanced placement (AP) music theory, piano, and applied vocal techniques. David also serves as the Choirmaster and Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, Pa, leading a distinct and comprehensive sacred music program. 

Our collaborative pianist, Cristina, joined us Spring 2022.  Cristina has served as an accompanist for Temple University and Cairn University, Concord Chamber Singers, and Allentown Symphony Chorus. Cristina directs the Voices of Inclusion Choral Ensemble (VOICE) at Cedar Crest College. Cristina holds a Master’s of Music in Piano Performance from Georgia State University and a 

Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the Eastman School of Music.