Gabriela Griggs, Soprano 2
Currently studying English at Winthrop University, Gabriela Griggs has been participating in choirs since she was fourteen. Despite originally discovering her love for performance in theatrics, she shifted her focus to choral music at May River High School. There, she was president of the honor choir, president of Tri-M Music Honor Society, and selected for both SCMEA All State and the Southern ACDA’s selective SSAA choir in 2024.
Now, in her collegiate studies, she is the Editor-in-Chief of Winthrop’s art and creative writing publication, The Anthology, as well as AC&T Editor for Winthrop’s news publication, The Johnsonian. She is also station manager for Winthrop’s student radio station “Eagle Air” and president of Winthrop’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, an English honor society. Recently, she has had two poems accepted and published in Oakland University’s Spring 2026 edition of the “Oakland Arts Review.”
This performance with Siren’s Song is her most recent return to choral performance, following a brief participation in Winthrop University’s Chorale, where she was involved with the creation of a published Spotify EP, titled “All We Are.” She is excited to collaborate with new voices and create music once again.
Patricia Smith, Alto 1
Pat has a B.A. degree in Interior Design from Columbia College, Chicago. After a lengthy career in custom office furniture, the pandemic forced her into a 2nd career as a kitchen designer.
In Chicago, she sang with the Rockefeller Chapel Choir at the University of Chicago, Wheaton Symphony Chorus, as well as a soloist in churches in the Chicago suburbs. While singing with the Downers Grove Choral Society, she served as its treasurer and orchestra manager. She went on to co-found Acappellago in 2002, with her husband, Dennis. Acappellago, currently in its 25th season, remains the only fully amateur a cappella choir in Chicago. Pat served as it’s President for 16 seasons.
Since moving to Hilton Head Island, Pat has been found singing with the Mary Green Chorale, the Hilton Head Symphony Chorus, Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Anglican Church and at Temple Oseh Shalom in Bluffton. She was recently appointed the alto section leader at All Saints Episcopal Church. Pat appeared as a soloist in the First Presbyterian Church’s 2025 presentation of the Mozart “Requiem” as well as with the Low Country Wind Symphony in 2021. She is scheduled to appear again with LCWS during their 2026-27 season.
Marie Tisdell, Alto 1
Marie Tisdell grew up in Bluffton, South Carolina, where she discovered a passion for music and performance at an early age. She sang as a member of May River High School's Mastersingers chorus and had the opportunity to perform with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in their renditions of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Carmina Burana. These experiences helped shape her love of classical and choral music and inspired her to continue pursuing the performing arts.
Marie currently attends Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she is studying Theatre Technology and Design with a minor in Music. She currently performs with the Winthrop University Chorale and the Collegiate Choir. Whether singing, designing, or collaborating with fellow artists, Marie enjoys contributing to meaningful artistic experiences that bring people together.
As a member of Sirens Song, Marie is excited to continue growing as a vocalist while performing alongside a talented and passionate ensemble. She looks forward to sharing the beauty, artistry, and connection of Sirens Song's performances with audiences and hopes to inspire others through the joy and expressive power of choral music.
Jody Hoffman, Alto 2
Jody began singing in a church youth choir at age 8 and then sang in school through senior year. She continued singing in church choir as an adult and from there was offered a position in the Hudson Valley Bach Festival Choir and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Choir. During the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, she joined the Dutchess County Anti-Slavery Singers performing in costume for many audiences. As a member of this group, Jody created and fashioned many of the costumes.
Since moving to South Carolina, Jody has become a member of the Mary Green Chorale and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus. She continues to sing in her choir at First Presbyterian Church and serves as the music librarian for all the choirs at First Presbyterian.
Jody holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of Vermont as well as Rehabilitation Counseling certification along with an M.A. in Education. Through her work at the University, she developed a strong desire to create systems that support students with disabilities to participate and be successful in mainstream school classrooms. From there, Jody was accepted into a Ph.D. program in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation at Syracuse University. Subsequently, Jody developed a consulting business focusing on coaching teachers and administrators in working effectively with students with disabilities.
David Kimball, Tenor 2
David Kimbell has been a fixture of the music scene on Hilton Head for 40 years. He first made his mark here as an instrumentalist, playing several different string instruments(cello, bass, guitar, violin, mandolin, viola, banjo and more) in all sorts of venues, including concerts, theater, churches, weddings, etc. His abilities as an arranger and director came out over time. But he had never stopped singing, whether in bands, theater or church.
He is presently director of two different choirs, at Congregation Beth Yam and St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. His family includes several singers and voice teachers, but he never studied vocal technique. "I don't try to tell my singers how to sing, only what, when and why."
Dennis Smith, Bass 1
Dennis has 40 years’ experience as a choral conductor and singer, as well as being a co-founder and music director of the amateur a cappella choir, Acappellago, in the Chicago area.
As both a conductor and clarinetist, he enjoys presenting the works of contemporary composers and is excited about the fresh repertoire in Siren’s Song debut concert. He began his musical studies at the age of 4 on accordion and switched to the Clarinet at age 8. He studied Clarinet with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and is a graduate of the DePaul University School of Music.
Dennis’ career in choral music began in 1985 directing the adult choir of Bethel Reformed Church, Chicago. He served as the music director of the First Congregational Church of Lockport and Community Congregational Church of Villa Park. He has also sung with the Rockefeller Chapel Choir at the University of Chicago. Since moving to Hilton Head Island, hehas sung with the Hilton Head Symphony Chorus, Mary Green Chorale and the First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir. He currently serves as Music Director for Temple Oseh Shalom, Bluffton, and Bass Section Leader at All Saints Episcopal Church (HHI). Additionally, he is the Clarinet section leader of the Low Country Wind Symphony in Beaufort.
