Prof. Emerita Michelle Graveline Recognized for Contributions to Worcester’s Arts

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On November 7, the Salisbury Singers paid tribute to Professor Emerita Michelle Graveline, DMA, HA’08, notably her 22-year tenure as the group’s artistic director and her contributions to the city of Worcester.

The concert, “A Celebration of Classical Favorites – A Farewell Concert with Dr. Michelle Graveline,” took place at Mechanics Hall. Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty presented Prof. Graveline with a key to the city to recognize her contributions to enhancing the city’s arts and culture community.

Prof. Graveline was named professor emerita at Assumption after retiring in spring 2019. She spent 35 years serving as a professor of music and founded the Assumption University Chorale upon her arrival in 1984. She retired from the Salisbury Singers at the end of the 2019–20 season and currently holds the position of artistic director emerita with the organization. Prof. Graveline was succeeded by Bradford T. Dumont as music director of the Salisbury Singers; he also serves as director of choral activities at Assumption.

Salisbury Singers, currently in its 48th season, is a chorus of selected volunteers “dedicated to the enhancement of cultural life in Worcester and Central Massachusetts as well as to the musical growth of its individual members,” according to the organization.