ABOUT
MISSION
Dedicated to enriching the Ocean State through the choral arts, we sing music from ancient times & modern, sacred & secular, in celebration of the human voice.
VISION
The anchor has long been a symbol of hope, as reflected in Rhode Island's state motto and flag. Our name expresses our conviction that music not only steadies us in a turbulent world, but also beckons us to transcend what is and dream of what could be. Our vision is to harness the power of music to lift the human spirit and bring Rhode Islanders together.
We welcome opportunities to share our music with communities statewide and across the region, including current partnerships with the Providence Children's Museum and the Community Preparatory Academy. Contact us to learn how to bring us to your community!
HISTORY & LOCATION
Collegium Ancora was founded in 2016 by Vince Edwards, Matt Hall, and Ben Willis, to diversify the musical offerings available to audiences and communities in Rhode Island and southeastern New England. They soon found a community of singers who are equally passionate about the energy and intimacy of chamber choral music performed at a high caliber.
Although we perform throughout Rhode Island and beyond, we are delighted to be ensemble-in-residence at Grace Church Providence, which generously provides rehearsal and performance space, and serves as our fiscal sponsor.
LEADERSHIP
Vince Edwards, Artistic Director
Vincent Edwards became the Director of Music at Grace Church in September 2015. Vince has served parishes in Connecticut and New York, most recently St. Paul’s on the Green in Norwalk, CT. His choirs have performed and sung services in New York City and throughout England and Scotland. In addition to directing the Grace Church Choir, Vince will found and direct the Grace Church Choristers, a choir for boys and girls from grades 2 through 12. Vince holds degrees from Bethel College (Music and Religion) and Yale University (Choral Conducting and Organ Performance).
Linzi Rae Matta, Choir Manager
Olivia Kleyla, Design, Visual Media, & Webmaster
Brad Kleyla, Recording Engineer
2019 - 2020 ROSTER
Soprano
Morayo Akande
Lily An
Eden Casteel
Greta Getlein
Rachel Hanauer
Jess Huetteman
Sarah Jughes
Sarah Kaufold
Jill Malin
Erin Maughan Preston
Amanda Santo
Carrie Scheff
Sheila Zuccarello
Alto
Sarah Hamel
Olivia Kleyla
MaryAnn Lasorsa
Nikki Lawrence
Cory MacLean
Linzi Rae Matta
Chelsea Sardoni
Celia Tafuri
Margaret Tyler
Elizabeth Woodhouse
Tenor
Rodney Ayers
Michael Carnaroli
Brad Kleyla
Matt Kleyla
Micah Salkind
Rishi Wagle
Bass
Michael Abrahamson
Drake Douglas
Amory Kisch
Nicholas Laroche
James LaFlame
Kris Nolte
Matthew Quinn
Devon M. Russo
Todd Trebour
Nicholas Voermans
To achieve artistic excellence across diverse musical styles, the members of our roster meet the highest standards of musicianship. Interested singers are invited to email us for audition information.