Christopher Pelonzi

A resident of Maine, Chris Pelonzi is currently the Director of Music for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes. After receiving his degree from McGill University, he decided to pursue a career in sacred music and conducting. He is currently enrolled in a graduate program for Choral Conducting at the University of Southern Maine, is the current Dean of the Portland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, as well as an Artist-in-Residence with Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ. He has appeared in numerous recitals and concerts around the state of Maine as well as New England, Pennsylvania, and across Canada. He regularly performs on Harpsichord and Organ with the St. Mary Schola and is a founding member of both the Sul Cappello Ensemble and Early Music Ensemble. He also maintains a flourishing Organ & Harpsichord studio (new students always welcome!). Outside of music, he enjoys swimming, hiking, and gardening.