Brianne was a semi-finalist in the National Pantene Pro-V Singer/Songwriting Contest for her songs Does It Still Sound The Same and Blinded. Briefly following her membership to Broadjam, Brianne has made it to the Top 5 in the Earth category of Broadjam,as well as many other categories, including #1 in the Pop and and Mixed Vocal category for her song "Tell Me", which she recorded with Rick Hulswit. Her song, " Lost", has also visited the top 10 as well. Brianne's appearances include performing at Woolsey Hall in New Haven, CT and TheTowne Crier in Pawling, NY. Brianne is currently a Music Teacher in Brewster, NY. Brianne is in the process of recording her first solo CD in which she writes, sings, and plays piano and keyboards. Brianne's music can be requested on WXCI 91.7 FM where she had the pleasure of being a featured artist for a one hour interview and live performance. " Chasanoff has a sultry, low voice and she writes dark, melodic songs about love."---Danbury News Times
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"Chasanoff has a sultry voice and she writes dark, melodic songs about love."---Danbury News Times
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Sarah Mclachlan, Tori Amos, Indigo Girls, Jann Ardan, Patti Griffin, Ani Difranco, Melissa Ferrick, The Story, Karen Carpenter
Bio
Brianne Chasanoff is known for her “sultry voice, and she writes dark, melodic songs about love” – Danbury News Times. Brianne’s passionate vocals speak to the listener intimately through her sensitivity and her depth of emotional expression. Her angelic voice has a soothing, natural clarity. “My songs often come from pain and sorrow. I feel there is something beautiful in pain which a song can come out of.”
She has shared the stage with such acts as Mary Fahl of the October Project, Susan Werner, Grammy Award Winner, Bill Miller, and the Debbie Davies Blues Band. Some of her performances include Woolsey Hall in New Haven, Ct., The Towne Crier, in Pawling, New York, and various private venues. Brianne’s music can be requested on WXCI 91.7 FM, where she had the pleasure of being a featured artist on two occasions for a one hour interview and live performance.
Brianne is a classically trained vocalist and pianist, who's been accompanying for musicals, auditions, chorus esembles, church services, and recitals for years playing various styles of music from broadway and classical to pop. She has also performed as a vocalist at various church services, weddings, and other private venues such as a Benefit concert contributing to the Canter Fitzgerald fund for 9/11. Brianne's experiences and love for various styles of music shine through in her compositions, reaching listeners of all ages and tastes. She is also currently a local music teacher at a school in Brewster New York.. She was a semi-finalist in the National Pantene Pro Voice Singer/Songwriter contest for two consecutive years for her songs, “Does it Still Sound the Same” and “Blinded.” Briefly following her membership to Broadjam, Brianne’s music has reached the Top 5 in the Earth category of Broadjam, as well as many other categories, including #1 in the Pop and the Mixed Vocal category for her song, “Tell Me”, which she recorded with Rick Hulswit. Her song “Lost” has also visited the top 10, as well. She is a member of TAXI, an organization of independent songwriters, and has traveled to Los Angeles, where she performed at the latest convention.
A graduate of Western Connecticut State University, Brianne received her Bachelor’s of Science in Music Education with a concentration in classical voice and piano. She attended a Songwriting Workshop at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Ma. and is currently working to obtain her Master’s Degree in Studio Composition at SUNY Purchase where she has the pleasure of working with professors: Joel Thome (arranger for Frank Zappa), Jim McElwaine ( Muppet Babies), and David Gluck( virtuoso mallet performer/drummer and founder of "Rhythm and Brass"). Brianne is in the process of recording her first solo CD in which she writes, sings, and plays piano and keyboards.
Mailing List
If you would like to join Brianne's mailing list to be informed of upcoming shows, and debut album release date, e mail her Briech@aol.com. Feel free to send comments on her music.
Past Shows
Past Shows
Pawling Towne Crier Cafe 9:00:00 PM 7/10/2004
Pawling Towne Crier Cafe 7:30:00 PM 7/11/2004
Danbury Live Radio Interview 8:00:00 PM 7/14/2004
91.7 FM WXCI Live Radio Interview and Performance
8:00:00 PM 2/2/2005
Pawling Towne Crier Cafe 9:00:00 PM 2/18/2005
Pawling Towne Crier Cafe 9:00:00 PM 7/ 30/2005