Meet the Choir
TENOR/BASSES
Tenors and basses form the foundation of the choir, with tenors adding strength to the upper male range and basses supplying the deep tones that ground the harmony and give the music its fullness.
Our tenors include David Bryant, Eric Callahan, Alden Lipiarski, Jill Mitchell, John Rain, Greg VanWyk, and Richard Vitali.
Our basses include Peter Bertino, Kenneth Balsters, Paul Cordes, Janet Hawkins, David Savage, Dennis Wilson, and Gary Witt.
If you or someone you know sings tenor or bass and would be interested in joining GRCS. Please get in touch with us.
ALTOS
Altos anchor the choir with their mid-range voices, blending between higher and lower parts while enriching the harmony with a smooth, balanced tone.
Our altos include Christine Bohne, Ann Brown, Alexis Brown, Shannon Corona, Jenna Cox, Carol Frank, Joann Groves, Cheryl Stroot Green, Almeda Lahr-Well, Amanda Myers, Milli Pinski, Kim Roemer, Beverly Schultz, and Jeanne Truckey.
If you or someone you know sings alto and would be interested in joining GRCS. Please get in touch with us.
SOPRANOS
Sopranos play a crucial role in the choir by carrying the highest vocal lines, often leading the melody and adding brightness and clarity to the overall sound.
Our sopranos include Emma Corry, Carey Cox, Gracie Cox, Jill Garbs, Diana Herman, Diane Johnston, Amy Jones, Judy Lincoln, Bee Pinski, Becky Retzer, Michelle Savage, Marion Stewart, Pat Stewart, Nancy Sullivan, Evey Terpening, Katie Thiel, Elyse Tillman, and Jan Whaley.
If you or someone you know sings soprano and would be interested in joining GRCS.Please get in touch with us.
JOIN US
New singers are always welcome. Please call (618) 604-1319 or click on the button below for information.
Great Rivers Choral Society
P.O. Box 366
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
GRCS gratefully acknowledges generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council (IAC).





