THIS YEAR Grace Evangelical Church November 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm
William W. Snelling, Conductor
William W. Snelling is choral director and teaches music history, world music, music theory and digital music at Muhlenberg High School, Laureldale, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he is the vocal music director of the spring musical and assistant marching band director. Prior to teaching at Muhlenberg, he was a choral director and general music teacher in the Antietam,
Katherine Crusi, a frequent Soprano soloist with Sing Messiah! for 26 years, has had the pleasure of working with Donald Reber, Brian Gibson, and now William Snelling. Ms.Crusi is sought after as a soloist for Regional, National, and International Welsh functions, concerts, recitals, and Church services. An accomplished teacher of over 26 years in Southeastern PA, she has received the accolade of
Maria Damore is a vocalist and private voice teacher known for her versatility in singing jazz, musical theatre, pop/rock, opera, and Greek folk music. The 2022 recipient of the Frank Scott award for contributions to Berks County’s Jazz Heritage, Maria has been an educator for Olivet Boys & Girls Club and clinician for GetJazzED Berks-Vocal Day. Maria’s recordings include a jazz-flavored CD, Moon
Orin Strunk is a tenor and graduate of Boyertown Area High School, where he actively participated in various musical ensembles, including chorus and band. He played notable roles such as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and Cosworth in Beauty and the Beast. Currently, he is enrolled in the Pre-College Opera program at Juilliard, studying under Lorraine Nubar. Orin has received numerous accolades, in
Kent Bollman, a Reading native and Wilson High School graduate, lives between Philadelphia and Wyomissing, PA. He has performed as a soloist with various groups, including the Reading Symphony Chamber Orchestra and the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, where he served as President and Director of Development for nearly 20 years. Kent toured the U.S. with the National Broadway Touring Company of The
With members of the Berks Chamber Orchestra