Sharon Curcio may be a relatively new member of the Choraleers, but she arrives with a lifetime of remarkable experience. For decades, she served in the armed forces, carrying out her work inside a SCIF, handling Sensitive Compartmentalized Information and held a high clearance level to create intelligence products for the Pentagon and State Department. Her work required precision, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
During the course of her military service, Sharon taught high school English in both Florida and California and teens are her leading characters in two screenplays and a novel. In 2022, Sharon got to attend the premiere of her oratorio “Contemplating Fire” in Midland, MI.
After years of English education in K-12, universities and community colleges, in retirement she authored a Medieval Japanese historical fiction series, with volume one published and volume two underway. Sharon has shaped minds and stories with the focus and discipline that defined her years in uniform, and her professional life reflects intellect and creativity, a rare and powerful combination.
Outside the classroom and rehearsal hall, Sharon finds balance in weekly yoga classes and in daily visits to the dog park with her trusted and “right-handed” companion, Talley. If you have ever seen the Progressive dog park commercial where proud dog parents form their own lively little community, you know that dog park regulars are a tribe of their own. Sharon and Talley fit right in and have built connections that extend well beyond the fence line.
In rehearsal, Sharon adds strength and control to the soprano section. Her presence reflects discipline, gravitas, and quiet confidence. The Choraleers are fortunate to have a voice shaped by service, scholarship, and a deep commitment to community.