Renee Legendre has had a love for the performing arts since her youth and began formal training at the age of 12. Within a few years, she was performing with many community theater groups throughout Massachusetts and began her ministry as a liturgical cantor. During her teenage years, the influence of her father’s music (Jim Porcella) led her to study and begin performing jazz vocals. Renee continued vocal technique and pedagogy, both in the classical and jazz genres, at Westfield State College before moving to NYC to further develop as a performer and continue her studies in private studios. Renee spent several years residing and performing in NYC before returning back to her roots, in the Boston area. While in NYC she performed in several Cabaret shows and mastered her craft as a musical theater performer.When she returned home, she completed a BA degree in Education from Bay Path College. Renee has used her studies in her positions as a classroom teacher as well as a vocal coach for youth and adults alike. Locally, Renee has performed with piano players, jazz trios, and in the two-part vocal show Just the Two of Us, with her father Jim Porcella. In addition, she is the current choir director at St. Bernadette's Parish in Northboro, MA.
Edward Gardella- WICN radio host February 17, 2015
"Renee has a quality voice and a style and charm that's such
a treat to witness!"
Christine Chiasson- Windsor Place Wilmington October 17,
2014
"Renee Legendre is a GIANT cut above your average
entertainer. She is a pro; polished, engaging, smooth,
utterly professional and has a voice that'll knock your
socks off. Not one sour note in the bunch! Every song was
spot on and her selection was met with rave reviews from our
audience. I've been booking musicians for over 20 years and
have learned to be enormously selective over whom I hire for
the upscale population I serve
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Edward Gardella- WICN radio host February 17, 2015
"Renee has a quality voice and a style and charm that's such
a treat to witness!"
Christine Chiasson- Windsor Place Wilmington October 17,
2014
"Renee Legendre is a GIANT cut above your average
entertainer. She is a pro; polished, engaging, smooth,
utterly professional and has a voice that'll knock your
socks off. Not one sour note in the bunch! Every song was
spot on and her selection was met with rave reviews from our
audience. I've been booking musicians for over 20 years and
have learned to be enormously selective over whom I hire for
the upscale population I serve. Renee is without a doubt one
of my preferred performers. Bring her in and YOU look like a
star!"
Christine Chiasson
Program Director for Independent & Assisted-Living
Windsor Place of Wilmington (2010-present), Previously: The
Overlook Charlton, New Pond Village Walpole, Cabot Park
Village Newton
Michelle DiBona October 22, 2014
Our wedding was fantastic! We are still getting compliments
from both family and friends of your singing at the church
and the reception. You touched such a wide variety of our
audience! Thank you for your professionalism and your fun
personality! Thanks Renee!
Clare Flavin
"Renee has done an amazing job working with my daughter for
2 years. Not only has she helped my daughter grow
tremendously in her singing ability, but she has also helped
to grow her self confidence, which as a result, has made her
a better all around performer. I honestly couldn't imagine a
better teacher and mentor to bring out the best in my
daughter. She is an optimistic and gifted teacher who also
has a wonderful soul. You will love her!"
MaryKate Flavin
"Mrs. Legendre was my voice coach and there aren't enough
good things to say about her! I have learned so much from
her and taking lessons from Mrs. Legendre was an absolute
joy. She not only taught me about music but she also gave me
the confidence to sing as a cantor at my church at age 13. I
would not have been able to do that without Mrs. Legendre.
She is extremely patient, caring and musically gifted."
Melissa- Non-Profit party planner
"Renee & Jim's performance left our guests in awe. Their
powerful (yet soothing) voices just fill up the room and
leave you wanting more. They were the perfect duo for our
dinner party."
Nancy Newman- Activities Director at Benchmark Properties
“Wow what a performance the both of you put on today!
Unbelievable. We definitely want to book the two of you
again and I am sending an email to all activity directors at
benchmark that your performance is outstanding.”
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