Members

Jen: I was a professional opera and oratorio singer for many years before my husband's job took us to Hong Kong. I had my beautiful daughter there and put my singing on the back burner while navigating parenthood in a new country. We returned to the USA in October 2020, and I found The Grace Notes through Hannah, whose daughter was my daughter's first friend in her new American school. It has been such a joy to sing again, and this music brings back such happy memories from high school and college a cappella singing. I am so blessed to share the gift of music with our community. Making music with these women has been a balm for my soul.

Claire: I joined The Grace Notes in 2017 and sing alto II. I love making music, bringing harmonies together, and sharing the healing power of music with others. When I’m not singing, I can be found in my pottery studio at Clay Art Center where I am also a member of the board, playing the violin and spending time with my family.

Cindy: After a short 40-year break since singing college a cappella, I am thrilled to be back on the bass line with The Grace Notes! When not singing, I am a real estate broker in Manhattan/Past President of their Realtor Association, and come summer you'll find me golfing around the tri-state.

Robin: I joined in 2004 as a second alto and, after a few years, moved up to first alto. Music has been a part of my life since I was born and I love how it brings joy to everyone around me. I'm so happy I found the Grace Notes, a warm and friendly group of friends who all believe sharing the gift of music with our community. When I'm not at rehearsal, I can probably be found volunteering in the Greenwich Library Oral History Project or helping Girl Scouts who are working toward their Gold Awards. I enjoy playing and crafting with yarn and fabric (& adding to my stash). I have a wonderful husband and three amazing adult offspring.

Natasha Kloster

Anne: I had been singing in a cappella groups since high school, and when I joined the Grace Notes in 1992, I found that we were a perfect fit. I enjoy the continuing challenge of the high performance quality of the group, and I enjoy our mission—“to reach out to all who need and love music in their lives, young and old.”

Maggie: I’ve been a Grace Note since 1993. My husband heard the Grace Notes caroling at the train station for the commuters and said, “You ought to look in to auditioning for the group…” I’ve been a first soprano all this time, and I just love singing in harmony with the people in the group. I was a stay-at-home mom for a hundred years, and now work one day a week at Greenwich Academy. I’m very involved with my church’s choir, altar guild, and bell choir. I like the notion of song as gift to the singer and the listener.

I joined the Grace Notes in 2022 as an Alto 1. When I moved up to Westchester County, I looked for a choir to join because I am a lifelong (liturgical) singer. The Grace Notes are serious musicians who are dedicated to their craft. After years of church music I find the Grace Notes repertoire challenging with its fast tempos and syncopated rhythms, and I love it!

Katie: An Alto 1, I joined The Grace Notes in 2000 when our family was new to the area and I was looking for ways to meet others while also serving people in the community. All these years later, it continues to be a gift to sing in a group with women who also support one another through the joys and challenges of life. Professionally, I am an author and speaker, working with my husband to help leaders cultivate a culture of connection that enables people to thrive and do their best work.

Hannah: I joined the Grace Notes in 2019 as a Second Soprano. The sound of voices coming together in harmony is always thrilling to me, and I love the joy every member clearly has for singing, and then sharing that joy with others. I am a full-time homemaker with two young daughters. I dance tap and jazz, and I have a lifetime passion for musical theatre.

Katie Vairo

Judy: Many years ago, I had been in a wonderful barbershop group, and knew I wanted to sing again. I saw the Grace Notes perform and immediately knew I wanted to be a part of this group. One of the members encouraged me to visit a rehearsal. I auditioned and they LET ME IN! I remember asking, “Am I a Grace Note yet?” I was finally declared a Grace Note (more than 10 years ago). I came from being a soloist all my life to becoming a soprano 2, which is all harmony. I thought my head would explode. With trepidation and encouragement, I adjusted. And now? Sometimes I can no longer hear the melody! I’m the widow of a very handsome Barbershopper, the mother of a brilliant son, a beautiful daughter, and the most amazing grand-twins. I also own the best custom framing shop in the tristate area.

Dr. Eric Martin has been Music Director of The Grace Notes since 2008. He has served on the faculties of Columbia University, Boston Conservatory, and The Nightingale-Bamford School. Currently, he is a member of the piano faculty at The Julliard School of Music and assist in the voice department as a vocal coach and accompanist. He is also on the faculty at American Dramatic and Music Academy in New York.

Jennifer Andrews
​Claire Cohen
​Cindy Crowley
​​Robin Edelston

Natasha Kloster
​​Anne Marcus
Maggie McGirr
Laura Pavlovich

Katie Stallard
​​Hannah Tsatsonis
​Katie Vairo
Judy Gilmartin Willsey
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​​​Music Director
Eric Martin, D.M.A.
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Executive Board
Hannah Tsatsonis, President
​​Maggie McGirr, VP
Katie Stallard, Secretary
Laura Pavlovich, Treasurer
Robin Edelston, Technology Mgr