MARGARET DORN is a New York City based award-winning singer, songwriter, piano player, arranger and producer whose work includes records, movie soundtracks, commercials, industrials, theater, nightclubs and the concert stage.

“I grew up in a musical family. My mother was a singer and my father a composer. I started at a young age playing the piano and the church organ. I played the flute in marching bands while in school. I have been singing ever since I can remember, in church choirs, in school and then professionally when I came to New York City after graduating from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. I started working right away in the New York musical theater scene, composing, singing, acting at the Joseph Papps’ Public Theater in productions such as IPHIGENIA, BLOOD, and GALT MCDERMOTTS, TROILUS & CRESSIDA, as well as appearing on Broadway with Melina Mercouri in LYSISTRATA.”

Margaret has released solo albums, albums with her group WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, and with her a cappella group, MARGARET DORN and THE ACCIDENTALS. MARGARET DORN and THE ACCIDENTALS is an eclectic octet whose awards include the National A Cappella Festival Championship, three Manhattan Cabaret Awards (MAC), a Back Stage Bistro Award and three Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA).

Margaret was a member of the celebrated Jenny Burton Experience, serving as vocal arranger and choir captain. Margaret was also a soloist and the choir director for the Downtown Messiah, a star-studded holiday show which ran for many years at the Bottom Line Club. She produced the 2 CD-set, Little Noises, Marcia Pelletiere’s collaborative album with artists such as The Accidentals, Joy Askew, Janie Barnett Richard Barone, Peter Link, Vernon Reid, Suzzy Roche, Terre Roche, and many others.

Margaret has written an extensive collection of songs, worked with publishers like Chappell, MCA, BMG, and Halfmoon Records and Publishing. Her songs have been recorded worldwide by such artists as Karen Carpenter, Melba Moore, Hiromi Ota, The Sweet Inspirations and Tom Jones among others. She has written the music for the FARAWAY BAYOU, a Broadway show that features lyrics by Janie Barnett and a book by Michael Milton.

Margaret has worked live and in studios with many artists, including Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Bette Midler, Taylor Dane, Michael McDonald, Lionel Ritchie, Diana Ross, Jessica Simpson, Donny Osmond, Koko Lee, The Chieftains, Rosanne Cash, Melissa Manchester, Boz Scaggs, KD Lang, Barry Manilow, Garth Brooks, Donald Fagen, Willie Nelson, Michael Bolton, Patti Austin, Phoebe Snow, Jenny Burton, Leata Galloway, Ronnie Spector, Jean-Michel Jarre, Darlene Love, Petula Clark, Al Jarreau, Bob Telson, Kathy Lee Gifford, Brenda K. Starr, Paul Jabarre, Jennifer Rush, Appolinia, B.J. Thomas, Evelyn “Champaign” King, Kathy Troccoli, Martika, Leslie Gore, The Caroling Carolers, The Manhattan Transfer, Peter Link, Joy Askew, Vernon Reid, Suzzy and Terre Roche, and others.

“I have learned so much from all the artists I have worked with and I am so grateful they shared their experiences, knowledge and inspiration. They influence my writing in many ways as I blend sounds from various genres, including classical music, blues, country and pop music. I have always had a passion for choirs and vocal groups and voices make up a significant part of my sound. I also listen to Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell. They bring music and lyrics together in unique ways.”