About Us
The Bristol County Chorus

Bristol County Chorus is a non-profit, non-auditioned, It is a non-auditioned community-focused chorus, first organized by Joan Roth, and now under the dynamic and engaging leadership of Nicholas Rocha. The Chorus, based in Bristol, performs a broad range of classical and contemporary repertoire and provides a fantastic opportunity for singers who are simply passionate about making music with friends! Members come from diverse backgrounds but they all share a commitment to keeping the arts alive in and vibrant in Bristol, Rhode Island. We are dedicated to bringing the joy of choral music to our community and beyond. Our talented and diverse group of singers come together to share their love for music and enrich the cultural landscape of our region.

Conductor Nicholas Rocha
Nicholas Rocha has served as the artistic director of the Bristol County Chorus since 2018. Mr Rocha earned a Master's degree in Choral Conducting from the Boston Conservatory in 2017, where he studied with Dr George Case. He also studied voice with Drew Minter, James Ruff, and Dr. Thomas Gregg, as well as piano with Pauline Dufour.
Also an organist and a cantor, Nick is currently the music coordinator and organist for both Holy Angels of Barrington and St Sebastian's of Providence

Bristol County Chorus Board Members

The Bristol County Chorus Board members are volunteer members who help keep the chorus humming:

President
Melissa Medina
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Communications:
Advertising:
Performance Ticket:
Social Media:
Members-at-large:
Kylie Phelan
Dion Oliveira
Lindsey Gilbert
Cathy Alteri
Wanda Gilbert
Emma Banks
John Vetne, Hayley Boriss, Jody Tanzman
2025 Choir Members
Sopranos
Gina Audate
Emma Banks
Sheila Curran
Shari Friedman
Lindsey Gilbert
Gail Gilkey
Marilyn Le
Christina Lucini
Patricial Lucini
Alida Lupsiewics
Melissa Medina
Dion Oliveira
Kylie Phelan
Sandra Sullivan
Altos
Catherine Alteri
Hayley Boriss
Tree Callanan
Deborah Fowler
Nancy Fritz
Wanda Gilbert
Luann Harris
Olivia Howard
Louise Oliveira
Tina Peck
Jody Tanzman
Baritones
Joe Camera
Paul Knarr
Gerald Morrissette
Stee Rebelo
Tony Rocha
Jane Rossmiesl
John Vetne