Abington Choral Club

Leadership

Strong musical direction and high caliber accompaniment are vital aspects of successful choral performances. ACC is fortunate to have experienced, extremely talented professionals leading these areas, as well as many other members who serve on various committees that manage the operational needs of ACC.

Peter Hilliard, Music Director

Peter A. Hilliard holds a Bachelor's Degree in Composition from the San Francisco Conservatory and a Master's Degree in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU. He has directed dozens of musicals on both coasts and off-Broadway. His compositions have been honored by the National Opera Association, The Turner Classic Movies Young Composers Film Scoring Competition, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing Art Song, among others. Peter is also the minister of music at Berachah Church in Cheltenham, PA. He and his wife Allison and their four children reside in Roslyn, PA.

Roburt Gajdos, Accompanist

Roburt Gajdos studied piano forte with Mathilde McKihney of the Westminster Choir College of Rider University, and at Oberlin College with Joseph Schwartz and Albert Stanziano.

On Scholarship to Philadelphia College of Performing Arts he continued his studies with Susan Starr. He studied composition with Dr. Eugene Copeland for an M. A. at New Jersey College.

From his earliest studies, Mr. Gajdos realized a powerful attraction to the romantic composers and a startling ability to comprehend and interpret their music. Already in command of such works as the Liszt Concerto No. 1 in E flat and the Greig Concerto No. 1 in A minor, he began appearing as a soloist with local symphony orchestras and was the winner of numerous awards and scholarships.

Mr. Gajdos commands a vast repertoire, including the many works of Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Scriabin and Chopin. In addition to radio and television appearances, he performs extensively throughout the Delaware Valley in public and private recitals. A native of Pennington, NJ, he is currently on the faculty of the Musical Arts Academy of Bucks County and the Wendy Hellyer Music Studio.

Committees

Several committees are responsible for the smooth operation of the ACC. Members are encouraged to participate in committees, which present the opportunity to actively influence the future of the ACC and offer additional time for fellowship.

Executive Committee

Defines the overall direction of the ACC; manages financial requirements; corresponds with members, patrons, and financial supporters; handles business processes and decisions.

President Jack Enea

Vice President George Beschen

Treasurer Sue Schmid

Corresponding Secretary Kristen Kreamer

Recording Secretary Laurie Pellicore

Directors Diane Dilks
Wayne Geisser
Rachelle Leese
Therese Maher

Librarian Jane McCrabb

Past President Suzy Moore

Music Committee

Sets the musical direction of the ACC and works with the musical director to select the repertoire for each concert.

Chairperson
Diane Dilks

Musical Director
Peter Hilliard

Board President
Jack Enea

Music Librarian
Jane McCrabb

Soprano Representative
Chris Hemsley

Alto Representative
Laurie Pellicore

Tenor Representative
George Beschen

Bass Representative
Edwin Barnes

At-Large Representative
Janet Lech

Other Committee Chairpersons

Patrons Kathy Haywood

Membership Mary Campana
Patricia Imms

Concert Attire Therese Maher

Ushers/House Management Patricia Imms

Decorations Nancy Huttlin


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