Christopher Chroniak studied voice at the Ohio State University as a baritone.  While there he performed Leporello  in Don Giovanni, Begger in Old Maid and the Thief, and Guglielmo in Cosi fan Tutti.  With the Newton Opera Company in Massachusetts he sang Don Magnifico in La Cenerentola, Belcore in L’Elisir d’Amore, and Leader/Preacher in Down in the Valley.

After earning a doctorate in psychology and establishing a private practice as a clinical psychologist, Chroniak resumed his vocal studies in earnest.  His teacher introduced him to the repertoire of a countertenor and he realized that he had found his “true voice."  After intensive study he felt ready to audition and began offering himself as a countertenor. 

In 2003, Chroniak performed as a guest artist with Musicum Sacrum and the Lisle Chamber Choir. In 2006, 2007, and again in 2008, he performed the role of Lisa in concert versions of La Comica del Cielo by Abbatini with the McKenna Ensemble. He performed in concert for the Chicago Humanities Festival in 2006 and 2007. Chroniak performed as the alto soloist in the New Buffalo Fine Arts Council’s production of Handel’s Messiah in 2007. In 2008 he performed in concert with the LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra. So far in 2009, Chroniak has performed live on the WFMT radio station’s Impromptu Program, and in a fully staged version of La Comica del Cielo, singing the role of Lisa for the McKenna Ensemble.