Robert O'connell

Hopedale High School

Class of 1975

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Robert O'connell - Class of 1975 - Hopedale High School

First Name	Robert
Last Name	O'connell
Graduation Year	Class of 1975
Gender	Male
Current Location	Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Hometown	Hopedale, Massachusetts
Relationship Status	Married
About Me	Music has always been a major part of my life. I started playing the organ when I was 5 and then moved to the piano at 12. After high school I attended and graduated from the University of Lowell, MA with degrees in Music Education and Performance. While I was there I performed a wide range of styles and venues, including classical, opera, religious and contemporary music. I have recorded two CD's, "Prelude to a Dream" and "A New Dawning" which consist of all original songs. In 1999 I teamed up with 3 great friends ( Mike Maino, Mike Gabriella and Rick Spencer) to form Road Show and in 2001 won the Northerastern District Championship. We competed on the International level 3 times. Rick has moved to Nashville and we now have Jim Berger with us so Road Show continues to perform around the country singing songs which are mostly arranged by myself. We are also the 2 time Northeast Region Hamony Sweeps champion. I assumed duties as the Musical Director of the Narragansett Bay Chorus in May 2010. In October of 2010 the chorus won the Northest District chorus competition and earned the right to compete in Kansas City at the Barbershop Harmony Interntional chorus competition. I continue to arrange songs for male and female quartets and am also available for coaching. I also teach piano lessons for the beginner who wants to learn the joy of playing music as well as p...(read more)