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Concord Singers was founded in 1977 as a women’s community chorus. Under the direction of Matthew Zabiegala since 2022, Concord Singers welcomes all women and gender-diverse voices (adult soprano and alto). There is no formal audition process to join. While some prior singing experience is preferred, enthusiasm and ability to learn wonderful music are the only essential prerequisites. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from September to May at Calvary Church in Summit. For more information, email: concordsingerssummit@gmail.com.
Photo by Jeremy Shultz
Matthew Zabiegala: Choral Director
Matthew Zabiegala is a dynamic musician, conductor, and educator dedicated to pushing boundaries in programming, fostering community engagement, and nurturing artistic growth among musicians. As the Artistic Director of the New Jersey Chamber Singers since 2019 and the Concord Singers since 2022, Matthew has orchestrated diverse musical experiences and continues to elevate eclectic, thematic programming and amplify underrepresented compositional voices. Matthew recently led a joint tour presenting concerts in Germany and Czechia with Summit Chorale and Concord Singers.
With a passion for liturgical music, Matthew serves as the Director of Music and Organist at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township in Chatham, NJ. Matthew has also served as the Director of Music/Organist at New Albany UMC (New Albany, OH), Townley Presbyterian Church (Union, NJ), and Bridgewater UMC (Bridgewater, NJ), leading these programs through offerings of successful Concert Series, major sacred works, weekly anthems, and solo vocal performances.
As a sought-after soloist and chorister, Matthew has had numerous engagements in Ohio, Georgia, New Jersey, and New York City. Matthew has recently performed as a featured soloist and chorister with the Summit Chorale, Riverside Choral Society at Alice Tully Hall, and a featured recital with Lyrica Chamber Music performing the music of Lili Boulanger, William Grant Still, and Amy Beach. Matthew is currently a performing artist with the professional chamber choirs, Kinnara Ensemble & Terpsichore Ensemble, presenting concerts in the greater New Jersey and Atlanta, GA areas.
Passionate about education, Matthew Zabiegala enjoyed careers as the Director of Choirs at Central Crossing and Worthington Kilbourne High Schools in Columbus, OH and at Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ. Matthew is a frequent guest clinician and is on faculty at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY.
Matthew is currently earning a Doctoral degree in Choral Conducting at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University studying with Dr. Brandon Williams. Matthew earned a Master’s degree studying with Professor Emeritus Patrick Gardner in 2019. Matthew was afforded the opportunity to deliver inspirational performances in the choral program as a featured soloist and assistant conductor at Lincoln Center, Trinity Church Wall Street, National and Regional ACDA Conferences, and internationally in Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and in Germany at the Martkoberdorf Chamber Choir Competition. Matthew also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from The Ohio State University, performing as a chorister and featured soloist with the OSU Chorale, Men’s Glee Club, and Symphonic Choir, under the tutelage of Dr. Robert J. Ward, Dr. Richard Schnipke, Dr. Kristina Caswell-MacMullen, and Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt.
Robert Long: Accompanist
An accomplished pianist and vocal coach, Robert Long has performed as organist at Carnegie Hall, pianist in recital at Weill Recital Hall and on the Noonday Series at Trinity Church in New York. He has performed in Lincoln Center as guest conductor of the annual Messiah Sing-In and has prepared choruses to sing with the Opera Orchestra of New York in Carnegie Hall.
Mr. Long previously served as Director of Music at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, where he conducted the Cathedral Choir and worked with world-renowned guest artists. He also conducted the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Chamber Orchestra, comprised of musicians from New York’s leading orchestras.
As a singer, Robert released his first music video “We Can Be Kind – Robert Long” in 2023. Based on Robert’s cover of David Friedman’s contemporary prayer for kindness, the video has been used as a promotion for food pantries and other services for those in need.
Robert Long serves as music director with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and is currently the principal organist of Saint Mary’s Abbey in Morristown.
Viviana Kaszubski: Assistant Conductor
Viviana Kaszubski is a soprano from Boonton, New Jersey, and a 2024 graduate of William Paterson University (WPUNJ) with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance. Recent roles include Dido in Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas (WPUNJ), Spirit with the Ridgewood G&S Opera Company, Second Woman, and Camilla in the American premiere of Jake Landau’s &Aeterna at the New Voice Festival. She has also performed Lefou with the Eccentric Theatre Company, Francine in Francine in the City of Tigers (WPUNJ), and Marcellina in Le nozze di Figaro (WPUNJ).
The Concord Singers
Photo by Jeremy Shultz
This ensemble is a unique group that achieves high quality through dedication and hard work. Members come from many age groups, professions and backgrounds. We perform two main concerts per year: a celebration of spring in May and a holiday event in December.
Our repertoire is varied and includes secular and sacred music. Composers range from the classical works of Beethoven, Mozart and Mendelssohn to the more modern works of Gywneth Walker, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Z. Randall Stroope, Clifton Noble, Jr. and George Gershwin.
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