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One voice is dedicated to empowering young women, connecting communities, and nurturing creative expression through the study, practice, and performance of high level choral artistry. |
The Artistic Team
Artistic Director Carolyn Gross
Carolyn Gross believes in the power of singing to bring young people together in friendship and community. She's seen first hand the potential of transformation through rich choral music. Carolyn is looking forward to many musical adventures with One Voice.
Carolyn Gross has her bachelors and masters degree in Vocal Music Education from Wayne State University. She has been teaching vocal music in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools for twenty-five years. She serves as a music department chair and coordinator of the annual district wide Summer Choir Workshop. At Brownell, Carolyn leads three grade-level choirs and worked as the music director of the all-school musical. Carolyn was also the MSVMA SA Honors Choir director in 2012 and the MMEA Elementary State Honors Choir director in 2019. Her 8th grade choir performed at MSVMA Choral Hour in 2016 and 2018 and the Michigan ACDA fall Conference in 2017.
Carolyn lives in Grosse Pointe Park with her husband James, and their three children Eliana, Danny, and Nolan.
Carolyn Gross believes in the power of singing to bring young people together in friendship and community. She's seen first hand the potential of transformation through rich choral music. Carolyn is looking forward to many musical adventures with One Voice.
Carolyn Gross has her bachelors and masters degree in Vocal Music Education from Wayne State University. She has been teaching vocal music in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools for twenty-five years. She serves as a music department chair and coordinator of the annual district wide Summer Choir Workshop. At Brownell, Carolyn leads three grade-level choirs and worked as the music director of the all-school musical. Carolyn was also the MSVMA SA Honors Choir director in 2012 and the MMEA Elementary State Honors Choir director in 2019. Her 8th grade choir performed at MSVMA Choral Hour in 2016 and 2018 and the Michigan ACDA fall Conference in 2017.
Carolyn lives in Grosse Pointe Park with her husband James, and their three children Eliana, Danny, and Nolan.
One Voice Assistant Director Tammy Palazzolo
Tammy pursued a degree in music education so she could combine her two passions: music and education. She feels that there is nothing more beautiful, than a group of individuals uniting their voices in harmony to create something bigger than themselves. Choir is one instance in life, where a group of people are all focusing on the same goal. She knows that One Voice will provide this moment of magic to young women in the Metro Detroit Area.
Tammy Palazzolo has her bachelors degree in Vocal Music Education from Wayne State University. She has experience teaching all grade-levels, but found her home teaching middle school choir in the Chippewa Valley School district at Wyandot Middle School. Tammy directs three-grade level choirs totaling over 200 students, and also works as the music-director of the all-school musical. She spends her summers working different music workshops, such as the Summer Choir in Grosse Pointe.
Tammy lives in Roseville with her husband Anthony and loves her family & friends, coffee, and Netflix.
Tammy pursued a degree in music education so she could combine her two passions: music and education. She feels that there is nothing more beautiful, than a group of individuals uniting their voices in harmony to create something bigger than themselves. Choir is one instance in life, where a group of people are all focusing on the same goal. She knows that One Voice will provide this moment of magic to young women in the Metro Detroit Area.
Tammy Palazzolo has her bachelors degree in Vocal Music Education from Wayne State University. She has experience teaching all grade-levels, but found her home teaching middle school choir in the Chippewa Valley School district at Wyandot Middle School. Tammy directs three-grade level choirs totaling over 200 students, and also works as the music-director of the all-school musical. She spends her summers working different music workshops, such as the Summer Choir in Grosse Pointe.
Tammy lives in Roseville with her husband Anthony and loves her family & friends, coffee, and Netflix.
One Voice Jr. Choir Assistant Director Charissa Duncanson
Charissa Duncanson has taught K-5th grade general music for six years and has been working with campers at Roeper Summer Stock Theatre since 2012. Born and raised in Michigan, Charissa began her musical journey in elementary school. Throughout her childhood Charissa participated in choirs, bands, and theatre within her community and schools. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Education from Wayne State University and currently teaches at McDonald Elementary School in Dearborn. As a professional, Charissa has performed and presented throughout the Metro Detroit Area ranging from state conferences to local PD workshops. Being an avid advocate for music education, Ms. Duncanson has served on multiple boards for music education associations. In her spare time Charissa loves to craft, sew, and go on walks with her husband and dog, Maizey.
Charissa Duncanson has taught K-5th grade general music for six years and has been working with campers at Roeper Summer Stock Theatre since 2012. Born and raised in Michigan, Charissa began her musical journey in elementary school. Throughout her childhood Charissa participated in choirs, bands, and theatre within her community and schools. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Education from Wayne State University and currently teaches at McDonald Elementary School in Dearborn. As a professional, Charissa has performed and presented throughout the Metro Detroit Area ranging from state conferences to local PD workshops. Being an avid advocate for music education, Ms. Duncanson has served on multiple boards for music education associations. In her spare time Charissa loves to craft, sew, and go on walks with her husband and dog, Maizey.
Accompanist Melody VanArragon
Melody's love for the piano began as soon as she could reach the keys. An early aptitude for sight reading and piano performance quickly evolved into a passion for accompanying and equipping fellow musicians. Melody thrives in collaborative music environments, and loves nothing more than coaching, mentoring, and helping growing musicians perform at their best.
Melody completed a Bachelor of Music through studies at the University of Toronto and Queen's University. She also holds graduate-level diplomas in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. For more than twenty years Melody has served as a choral accompanist for the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, the Detroit Children's Choir, the Grosse Pointe Public Schools, and other community organizations. Melody currently works as a freelance accompanist in the Grosse Pointe/Eastside region.
Melody resides in Grosse Pointe Park with her husband and two daughters.
Melody's love for the piano began as soon as she could reach the keys. An early aptitude for sight reading and piano performance quickly evolved into a passion for accompanying and equipping fellow musicians. Melody thrives in collaborative music environments, and loves nothing more than coaching, mentoring, and helping growing musicians perform at their best.
Melody completed a Bachelor of Music through studies at the University of Toronto and Queen's University. She also holds graduate-level diplomas in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music. For more than twenty years Melody has served as a choral accompanist for the Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, the Detroit Children's Choir, the Grosse Pointe Public Schools, and other community organizations. Melody currently works as a freelance accompanist in the Grosse Pointe/Eastside region.
Melody resides in Grosse Pointe Park with her husband and two daughters.