Suzanne grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts, the oldest of five children.

She began singing when asked to join her church folk group. After surviving the initial jitters of singing before live audiences, she found that she really loved performing, especially harmonizing. She continues to sing as a member of the St. Francis folk group. She has also sung with the St. Clare choir, and as a cantor for weddings and funerals.

Suzanne has studied piano, voice, performed in various musical revues, and several years ago, joined a local community chorus where she continues to refine her music skills. Singing in a large group, performing classical and pop music, as well as singing in various languages, has provided her with rewarding challenges and much pleasure.  

After auditioning for Purely Vocals, she was chosen as an alto. However, the director saw fit to move her to Lead when the combination of singers went from 6 to 4! “A cappella has been challenging but very rewarding. Having to memorize enough music to perform for an hour in front of a live audience was hard work but the enjoyment from watching the faces on our audiences has made it well worth the effort. Audiences really enjoy our performances as well as the variety of songs performed, especially those with vocal percussion.”

Suzanne is married with four children. Her love of music has continued in the lives of her children, three of whom play musical instruments, and her daughter is pursuing a vocal performance degree at the University of Southern Maine. She is employed by the town of Braintree as a speech/language pathologist.

Other interests include arts and crafts projects, scrapbooking, gardening, and enjoying the company of family and friends.

Of course, harmonizing with her diva friends, Anne, Shannon & Vicki, is a favorite way to spend her after work time!