As it continues the celebration of its 50th year of singing, the Sippican Choral Society is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tianxu Zhou as its 8th Music Director.
Making the announcement, chorus president Bruce Breamer said, “After a careful search and interviews with several very qualified candidates, our Search Committee was unanimous in recommending Dr. Zhou to the Board of Directors as its choice for our new Music Director. He comes to us with a wealth of experience directing diverse choral groups over many years, and we are extremely excited that he has accepted our offer.”
Dr. Zhou takes the baton from Brian Roderick, who retired this past Spring after 12 years of leading the chorus.
Originally from Beijing, Dr. Zhou is a collegiate vocal professor and international performer throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. As a faculty member at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, he conducts the Chamber Choir and the University Chorus. He is an alumnus and former faculty member of the prestigious China Central Conservatory in Beijing and Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia.
Dr. Zhou, who prefers to be called “Tian,” begins his duties this summer and will prepare the chorus for its 50th annual Christmas Concerts this coming December. Rehearsals begin on Monday, September 14.