About Us
We are the Chorus of East Providence: a non-auditioned group of diverse, intergenerational people united by our love of singing.
The Chorus was incorporated as a Rhode Island non-profit in September 2007, a dream of eight people, and achieved federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt soon after. Beth Armstrong took on the role of Music Director, and Victoria Lambrozo, classical pianist and teacher, was hired as Accompanist. Our initial concert in March 2008 was performed by a chorus of approximately 55 members. Current membership, totaling 108, includes singers from throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts who are devoted to promoting our mission: educating our members and the public about music and choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music by all, enhancing the cultural life of the community.
In 2017, the Chorus performed throughout Ireland as part of the American Celebration of Music. We have also performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City (2018) and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC (2024). The Chorus is looking forward to continuing our opportunities to perform in the United States and internationally.
Beth Armstrong has been our beloved Music Director since our inception 19 years ago. She will be retiring on June 30, 2026 and will be greatly missed.
Beth Armstrong, Music Director
Beth Armstrong, Music Director of the Chorus of East Providence, also currently serves as Interim Music Director at First Unitarian Church of Providence. Recently retired as Music Director for the Greater Tiverton Community Chorus, she conducted the Suncook Valley Chorale in Concord, New Hampshire, the Rhode Island Feminist Chorus, the Summer Chorus, and Voices of Hope. She taught music in public schools in New Hampshire and also served as Music Director for the Unitarian Universalist Church in Concord, New Hampshire. Beth also taught at the Music School of the Rhode Island Philharmonic and at Roger Williams University. She has sung with the Concord Chorale, the Providence Singers, and the First Unitarian Church choir. She founded and sang in the woman’s a cappella ensemble, femme m’amie, producing recordings and touring extensively. Beth is a graduate of Tufts University and pursued a Master’s degree in Music Education at the University of New Hampshire.
Victoria Lambrozo, Collaborative Pianist
Vickie is thrilled to be returning to COEP as our collaborative pianist! Victoria received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Odessa Conservatory in Ukraine. After arriving in the United States, she performed extensively as a soloist and as an accompanist, working as Musical Director for Arts Alive!, while continuing to teach piano. Victoria maintains a private piano studio in Barrington, and is also on the faculty of Roger Williams University. Her students are among international and regional competition winners, successfully performing on world renowned stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Shalin Liu Performance Center.
2025-2026 Board Members
President: Patrice Cavanaugh
Vice President: Vania DeJesus
Secretary: Kathy Rodrigues
Treasurer: Bill Luther
Directors: Bill Boyes, Sandy Hardwick, Paula Wasser, Bill Wood
Soprano Section Leader: Nichole Walles
Alto Section Leader: Terry DeLomba
Tenor Section Leader: Charlie Ortman
Bass Section Leader: Matt Quinn