Arianne Abela
Arianne Abela is Director of the Choral Program at Amherst College and Artistic Director and Founder of Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble, a chamber group focused primarily on presenting early and new music with special attention to racial diversity and the intersection of arts and social justice. Focusing her efforts on community building through song, Abela founded The House of Clouds and has worked closely with Musicians Take a Stand to organize over a dozen benefit concerts for charities across the country. In 2012, Abela was featured conducting on NBC's Today Show and was a semi-finalist in Season 8 of America's Got Talent as director of Connecticut-based 3 Penny Chorus and Orchestra. Abela sings professionally in ensembles across the United States and Canada and holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Yale University and Smith College.