Sgt. Daniel M. Clark, known as “The Singing Trooper” has performed in
uniform while representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since his entrance into the Academy in 1985. During this tenure
with the State Police he performed at more than 2,500 events for Federal, State, Local, and Military functions. In addition
he has performed 26 foreign National Anthems, in native dialect, for visiting dignitaries and sporting events. For 5 years
he could also be heard on "Radio Disney" as "Trooper Dan"promoting safety for children.
Clark
began performing as a youth and continued through High School as part of two “All- State Choirs” and was then
selected to perform with the “All Eastern Chorus” in Washington DC. He then studied at the prestigious “Young
Vocalist Program” at Tanglewood for two summers after which he joined the cast of the College Light Opera Company in
Falmouth Massachusetts.
In 1980 Clark took a hiatus from singing and served in the United States Marine Corps and
chosen 'honor graduate' of his platoon from Parris Island. Meritorious promotions along with many recognitions followed until
his honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1984.
In 1988 Governor Michael Dukakis heard Clark sing at the funeral
for a fallen officer and introduced him to “Kitty” Dukakis’ father, Maestro Harry Ellis Dickson of the Boston
Pops. In 1993 he was invited to sing “America the Beautiful” on the occasion of the song’s 100th Anniversary
on Cape Cod with Maestro Dickson for his first appearance with the Pops. Maestro Dickson and Clark performed many times together
over the next few years when in 1998 Clark was invited to perform with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops on “Pops Goes
the Fourth”, a Fourth of July extravaganza televised nationally on the A & E Television Network. As a result of
this appearance People Magazine published a feature article on Clark, which prompted his appearances on the “Rosie O’Donnell
Show” and the “Donnie and Marie Show” where he sang a duet “Danny Boy” with Donnie Osmond.
Since then Clark has made appearances with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall making a return to “Pops goes the
Fourth” in 2001. Boston Sports Fans have seen Clark open numerous games and seasons performing the National Anthem for
the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, including the Ted Williams Tribute with the United States Marine Corps Band
in 2002 and for the 2003, 2004, 2007 ALCS, and 2009 ALDS, the Boston Bruins, the Boston Celtics, the Marine Corps Marathon
in Washington DC and for many other local sports teams. He has also been opening the Boston Marathon since 1990 (and also
ran the marathon, after singing, in 2002 & 2009) and in July 2004 opened the Democratic National Convention in Boston.
In July 2005 Sgt Clark retired from the Massachusetts State Police to pursue a professional singing career. Since
that time he has been featured in the Boston Herald by sports reporter Steve Buckley and has been featured on NECN as part
of the Chet Curtis Report. Clark has performed at many Country Fairs and Summer Concerts throughout New England and
recently dedicated a State of the Art Fire/E911 Station for Walt Disney World and the Reedy Creek Improvement District
Clark continues to travel the Region and the Nation with his unique style of inspiration and entertainment!
Mary Colarusso
Mary Colarusso, a coloratura soprano, is a graduate of the
Boston Conservatory of Music holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance. Since graduation she has been the
lead soprano for both the Lowell Opera and Boston Bel Canto Opera companies where she performed her title roles of Violetta
in La Traviata and Gilda in Rigoletto. She has also performed with the Boston Classical Orchestra for Harry Ellis Dickson’s
Birthday Extravaganza hosted by Mike Wallace and with the Boston Civic Symphony for their Valentine’s Day production
hosted by Ron Dellachiesa. Joyce Kulhaywick on her Channel 5 WCVB Arts and Entertainment segment also featured Mary performing
her art.
Mary currently appears in concert with her husband Sgt. Daniel Clark, known as “The
Singing Trooper,” to audiences around the Nation. In the fall of 2005 Mary and her husband performed for former President
and First Lady George and Barbara Bush as part of their efforts during the Bush-Clinton Katrina Relief. Mary is also a volunteer
advocate supporting the Molly Bish Missing Children Foundation performing annually for the Remembrance and Awareness Ceremony
for Missing Children held at the Massachusetts Statehouse. In addition to her concert performances she also takes great pride
in delivering a spectacular National Anthem, which she has performed for the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics,
Boston Marathon, and aboard the USS Constitution.
In 2009 Mary can be seen in concert with her husband delivering
her stunning performances of music that span numerous styles and eras.
Mary and Daniel together in a fabulous show!
