ABOUT US
We are The Penobscot Bay Singers
Singers are directed by Kimberly Murphy and accompanied by joani mitchell. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., at Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast, Maine, September through early June. New singers are encouraged to join! Audition sare held for membership, although no formal musical training is required.
The Penobscot Bay Singers Board of Directors
President: Kathy Hayes
Vice President: Scott Hesse
Secretary: Susan Nichols
Treasurer: Julian Sheffield
Music Librarians: Stephanie Wagner and Judy Staples
Fundraising: Peter Nesin
Concert Master: Charlie Crane
Communications: Marie McMonagle
Penobscot Bay Singers Staff
Music Director Kimberly Murphy
Kim Murphy took over the position of Music Director from Rick Dosti at the beginning of 2024. She particularly enjoys working with a chorus like PBS because it is a community based effort of volunteers who are there for the love of song and to share that with others.She majored in flute for two years at Boston University and then graduated from Duquesne in Pittsburgh with additional majors in voice, music therapy and education. She has been directing chorus, band and musical theater in the Maine High School system until her retirement in 2022.
Accompanist joani mitchell
joani mitchell sees the role of accompanist as a symbiotic relation with the director anticipating her direction before being specifically requested. She is an accomplished musician with a degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music. She studied at the Berklee School of Music in Massachusetts, then completed her degree work at the University of Maine in Augusta, graduating Summa Cum Laude.She has been involved with several local music theaters, continues writing and arranging music, and directs and accompanies the choir at Our Lady of Good Hope in Camden.
Our Partners
Belfast United Methodist Church
PBS is also partnered with Belfast United Methodist Church. They have provided us with a wonderful rehearsal space.
Thank You
Like all non-profit organizations, we rely upon the generosity of the our audience, community members, local businesses and our fellow singers to keep the group going financially. A huge thank-you to all who contribute money, time, energy, storage space and general goodwill to our singers.