Alive and Free

Kirsten Oberoi (she/her) is the Founder and Artistic Director of the South Shore Children’s Chorus (2016), currently serving hundreds of singers a year in the greater South Shore region of Massachusetts. Previously, she taught public school music and chorus at the middle and high school levels. Regarded as a unique and creative choral artist and arts entrepreneur, Kirsten is known for her strong philosophies rooted in the music education access, as well as her engaging, people-first teaching style. She is frequently invited to conduct festival choirs, adjudicte festivals, and serve as a conference presenter at the state, regional, and national level. In addition to her full-time work with the South Shore Children’s Chorus, Kirsten is a content creator and blog writer for Chorus Connection and has been published in state and national publications including the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal, and Choral Director Magazine. Kirsten has received recognition for her work with SSCC, including the Phyllis Godwin Women in Business Award (2024) and the South Shore Young Professionals Grant (2021). Everywhere she teaches, speaks, writes, and presents, Kirsten champions the philosophy that singing should be natural, fun, and accessible to all who want to learn. For more information on Kirsten and her work, visit www.sscchorus.org.