Chris Cutler-Wood
Chris Cutler-Wood assumed the role of Musical Director for the Downeasters in 2025 after singing with and taking on other leadership roles in the chapter after moving to Maine in 2019. Chris was born and raised in northern Connecticut where he was introduced to the barbershop style both from his grandparents and through his senior year high school production of The Music Man where he played the role of Harold Hill. Chris went on to earn a B.S.E. in Acoustical Engineering & Music at the University of Hartford, where he was the musical director of the all-male a cappella group “Hawkapella”.
Chris formally joined the Barbershop Harmony Society in 2015 after moving to the Boston area right out of college, where he sang with Vocal Revolution. He has also sung in multiple internationally competitive quartets over the years including 2018 Northeastern District Champion, Greenlight (bass), and Points North (baritone). He currently sings bass with the Portland, ME chapter quartet, Mach 4.
On the home front, Chris loves to spend time with his wife Tessa (also a BHS and Downeasters member), their son Martin, and their two dogs Oscar and Pepperoni. He currently works for the U.S. Department of Transportation collecting noise data and studying impacts from aircraft and other sources. Chris also enjoys running and training for short/mid-distance road races.
