Church choir members seeking new insights into choral music are invited to Concordia Seminary’s 23rd Annual Schola Cantorum: An Adult Choir Member Workshop and Hymn Festival. He was born in Texas. Ralph C. Schultz graduated from Concordia University, River Forest, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Union Theological Seminary. External link in |title= (help) His teaching responsibilities include the areas … To learn more about the fine and performing arts programs at Concordia Prep you may contact the faculty below. Ryan R. Fellman. in Education with endorsements in English and Vocal Music. Rebecca was blessed to be a member of the university’s A Cappella Choir and Chamber Choir during her time at Concordia. Additionally, he is the artistic director of the award-winning Concordia Christmas Concerts, which are frequently featured by PBS stations throughout the nation. In addition, he has served as a piano collaborator for professional choir and instrumental ensembles. In 1961, Schultz accepted the call to chair the music department at Concordia College, Bronxville, New York. He has conducted All-State choirs in more than 15 states. Concert Strings Chamber Strings. Isaac C. Lovdahl (b. Ms. Solberg is an active member of the choral community. Choir Director Lake Agassiz Girls Choir Aug 2006 - Jun 2014 7 years 11 months. Dr. Miller is a dedicated church musician and currently serves as Director of Choral Music at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saint Cloud. Isaac Lovdahl is a composer, conductor, educator, and vocalist based in Fargo, ND. After graduating with a B.M. Like us for news, contests and more. Professor, Director of Choral Activities. B.A. sydney harper, choral intern & asst. KARI GILBERTSON. Along with his twin brother, Culloton is also the co-editor of the Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series with Santa Barbara Music Publishing … Clausen to Retire After 2019-20 Academic Year. Les sang in the chapel choir for three years, played string bass in the Fargo-Moorhead Civic Orchestra, was a member of Moorhead's Ambassador Vocal Group and joined the Delta Rho fraternity. Currently, he is teaching two curricular concert bands, two piano lab classes, an exploratory general music class, lessons, two jazz ensembles, marimba choir, wind ensemble, pep band, pit orchestra and summer marching band. in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College (Moorhead) in 2015, he spent four years directing high school, church, and community choirs across Minnesota. Chancel Choir Director On August 1, Ryan R. Fellman joined our staff as Chancel Choir Director. Iman Coupet. Rebecca Elmshauser graduated from Concordia University—Nebraska in December 2010 with a B.S. Originally from Bemidji MN, Gunnar’s passion for music brought him to Concordia College, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education degree with a minor in Church Music (Class of 2022). Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Shawnee United Methodist Church, Shawnee, Kansas, in honor of J. Kenneth Thomas, who faithfully served as organist/choir director from 1928-62. Dr. Walter Krueger, Organist, Choir Director. A Concordia Seminary, St. Louis choir, led by Director of Music Arts Dr. James F. Marriott, sings “Lord, Thee I Love with all My Heart.” Our series of hymn recordings celebrates the rich intersection of music and theology in our Lutheran heritage. And I was named Emeritus Professor of Music at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin where I taught organ, graduate handbell courses, and directed The Alleluia Ringers, Concordia's touring handbell choir for 29 years from 1986 until August of 2015. This choir fulfills major ensemble requirements for SMU degree programs. Sydney is a recent high school graduate and is currently working on her Bachelor of Music Education. director of Prep choir. I was planning to be an Elementary school teacher in LC-MS, combined with the vocation of church organist, and choir director, but it was evident that the charismatics and young anti-LCM folks were going to carry the day, because 1976 was the "Year of the Evangelical" in the USA and the LC-MS was climbing on board the bandwagon. ... Director of Music Arts. Concordia Church’s Organist and Choir Director, Luke Duroc-Danner, presents a free organ recital on Saturday, November 20th. Alexi Lundquist — Director of Christian Education. michael.busch@cui.edu. . Church Music Director / Organist / Choir Director / Pianist ... Concordia College Bronxville, NY (Feb 18th), The Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy, NY … Dr. Michael Culloton is the fourth director in the choir's 100-year history. Along with his twin brother, Culloton is also the co-editor of the Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series with Santa Barbara Music Publishing Inc. Ms. Yifan Shi, HS Choir Accompanist. - Martin Luther. Michael Culloton is director of choral activities at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Concordia College When he returned to Concordia eight years ago as associate director of choirs, he wasn't sure it was the ideal way of fulfilling his ambition to succeed Clausen. The degree also leads to rostered status in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as a director of parish music for individuals who are members of an LCMS congregation. This tour marks the final trip with the choir for director Michael Smith, who is retiring at the end of the year. Adult Choir . Dr. Kurt E. von Kampen, professor of music, music department chair and director of choral activities, visits with KFUO's Coffee Hour about the role of music at Concordia, the new music center opening in Fall 2022 and the annual Christmas at Concordia concerts. Isaac Lovdahl - Director of Traditional Worship. Additionally, he is the artistic director of the award-winning Concordia Christmas Concerts, which are frequently featured by PBS stations throughout the nation. She is also an instrument repair technician at Tom’s Music House, teaches private woodwind lessons at Cloud County Community College, and performs in several community ensembles in the North Central Kansas area. 1993) graduated ‘magna cum laude’ from Concordia College in May 2015—receiving a B.M. Over 500 musicians, including the Concordia Choir, directed by Rene Clausen, Concordia College Orchestra, Bel Canto, Chapel Choir, Kantorei, Tintinnabula and Cantabile, tell the story of Christmas in song, segued by a spoken narrative. Sing your heart out in one of Concordia's four choirs, including the prestigious Concordia Choir under the direction of Dr. René Clausen. Dr. Michael Culloton ’98 has been named the new director of choral activities at Concordia. After graduating with a B.M. We are thrilled to have Gunnar Aas as a member of our Grace United Methodist Church community as our choir director! Kari Gilbertson has been teaching choral music for the last 30 years. The annual tours of the Concordia Go Clippers! Choir Director Concordia Lutheran Church Aug 2017 - Present 4 years 2 months. Les Marquise is formed. The Kapelle Choir Director spoke to students about the pursuit of the wide variety of musical careers. Lloyd Ketterling chose the path of music education in public schools. Clausen is a Reuel and Alma Wije Distinguished Professor at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he directs the internationally renowned Concordia Choir. 1. Dr. Michael Culloton is an associate professor of music at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., where he is the director of choral activities, conductor of The Concordia Choir, and the Paul J. and Eleanor Christiansen Chair of Choral Music. “I have been very blessed to have been conductor of The Concordia Choir for the past 33 years,” Clausen says. Dr. René Clausen announced that he will retire following the 2019-20 academic year, concluding his service as professor of music and conductor of The Concordia Choir. He is also the Founder and Artistic Director of Ensemble Intersection, a semi-professional chamber choir which unites elite professional vocalists with select local and collegiate singers. Contact Sydey via our Online Form Along with his duties at Concordia and with the Choral Artists, Dr. Culloton is the conductor of the Trinity Lutheran Church Cathedral Choir. Currently, he is employed as a high school choir director and 6th-grade general music teacher for the Sartell-St. Stephen school district. TWICE BLESSED. Rachel enjoys serving the Lord as Beautiful Savior's handbell director and office assistant. Prior to his appointment as conductor of The Concordia Choir, Clausen was director of choral activities at West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas, and assistant professor of choral music at Wichita State University. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, singing in Paul J. Christiansen's last choir and Rene Clausen's first two choirs. If he's slightly forgetful, it's only because he has so much to do! Mrs. Additionally, DMA students also have the opportunity to serve as directors of the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, teachers in our Organ Training Program, and as a conducting fellow of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. The Concordia Choir is featured in the Emmy-winning Concordia Christmas Concerts, which are nationally broadcast on public television. The choir’s recordings are distributed by Concordia Recordings nationally, internationally, and through iTunes, making it one of the top-selling choirs in the country. Dr. Michael Busch is professor of music at Concordia University Irvine, where he serves as Director of Choral and Vocal Activities. A few moments before I was to walk out and direct, Paul Christianson (the Director of the Concordia Choir at the time) casually said to me that Concordia had an opening for the next year for a Chapel Choir Director and asked if I would be interested in applying. :) He's a great choir director, and a lot of fun. 1990. I was born in a suburb outside of Chicago, IL the youngest of three brothers. Alexi Lundquist was installed as Faith Lutheran’s Director of Christian Education (DCE) on August 5, 2018. The program will feature a variety of 20th and 21st century works for organ that are unrepresented in most recital programs. The choir is open to anyone from high school to senior citizens. High School Choir Director, Meg Ideker, is inviting YOU to sing in our Concordia Faculty, Parents and Friends Choir on our 2021 Concordia … Nicki has 9 jobs listed on their profile. Our Leadership Brian L. Altevogt: Brian.Altevogt@cuaa.edu - Director He joins Pacific Hills as Director of Music beginning July 1, 2020. Exchange with Plymouth High School Choir, Rebecca Wyffels, Director. Published in 1998 by Concordia/98-3449 Ryan has a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with a minor in Spanish. Brian is a transplant to Minnesota, having grown up in Sante Fe, NM and Denver, CO. She is the 6th grade homeroom teacher, Junior High Language Arts Teacher, the Talent Show Director, the Junior High Choir Director, the Yearbook Advisor and the 6th grade Lutheran Outdoor Education Coordinator. Performing with Concordia Chicago Choir Valley Lutheran welcomed The Kapelle Choir of Concordia University-Chicago to campus to share vocal skills, methods, and techniques, in addition to performing with our Valley students at the school assembly. This page gives a brief introduction to our staff who serve the Lord at Trinity Lutheran Church and Trinity-St. John Lutheran School. Patti attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota where she was a soloist in the world-renowned Concordia Choir under the direction of Paul J. Christiansen. Choral Clinic at St. Olaf College with Dr. Anton Armstrong Ben is currently employed as Vice-President, Editorial & Production – Keyboard Publications at Hal Leonard Corporation in Milwaukee, WI, and also serves as organist and choir director at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, LCMS, in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Mrs. Meg Ideker, HS Choir Director. Paul is the accompanist of Concordia Voices and of Harrow Choral Society, and associate accompanist of Crouch End Festival Chorus. She has teaching experience at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. ^ "http://www.concordiacollege.edu/music/ensembles/choirs/the-concordia-choir/". Ms. Solberg holds a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Music degree in piano and choral education from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota where she was a member of the world-renowned Concordia Choir under Rene Clausen. ... Laudamus. Participating choir members DO NOT need to reserve tickets for either performance. Michael Smith, who was the choir director at Brainerd High School for 25 years, will perform as the guest conductor of The Concordia Choir in … Concordia University; Mrs. Jackemeyer started teaching at Christ Lutheran School in 2008. He is a 1996 graduate of Concordia University – Chicago with a Bachelor of Music Education and is proud to begin his 20th year of teaching in Lutheran schools. Dr. Dean Jilek is the new president for the North Dakota State Chapter of ACDA. She rang handbells with the Alleluia Ringers at Concordia University Mequon for 4 years and currently rings with the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, both under the direction of Dr. John Behnke. Lutheran Church in downtown Milwaukee, WI. “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”. Zach is a native of Ankeny, Iowa, and served Lutheran congregations as organist, bell choir director and director of worship for seven years in Iowa and Minnesota. She is a frequent clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor, and is active as an editor of choral music. Dr. Walter E. Krueger is a Lutheran musician and educator residing in Portland, Oregon. Piano Accompanist for Mrs. Meg Ideker. Biography. An accomplished director, arranger, and composer for vocalists, choral groups, and instrumentalists, Belford has performed in many piano recitals as a featured artist in Venezuela, Colombia, Jamaica, Ecuador, Canada, and the United States. Concordia Choral Festival (Honor Choir), Moorhead, MN. Currently I also serve as organist and choir director at Salem. Concordia Singers Bel Canto Women’s Choir Chamber Singers. In 1991 I transferred to and then graduated in 1993, from Concordia, Seward. In the late 1980’s my father took a call to teach at a Lutheran School in Springfield, IL. Rehearsals: TTH 12:30 – 1:50 pm. She is currently working on a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University Wisconsin. In addition to being Trinity’s organist and choir director, he currently serves as adjunct professor of music at Concordia University, Portland and teaches piano and organ students privately. Dr. Held is the music director of both the Concordia Wind Orchestra and the Concordia Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Altevogt is, quite simply, one of the reasons I'm going to miss Concordia. Published in 1998 by Concordia/98-3449 Chapel Music. VISUAL ARTS Early Childhood. Facebook. Church Music: Churches across the nation vie for music graduates from Concordia because they are extremely versatile as organists, choir/handbell directors, praise band leaders, children's music teachers, worship planners, and ministry leaders. Isaac Lovdahl is a composer, conductor, educator, and vocalist based in Fargo, ND. She serves on staff at several of our music camps throughout the Summer, and we are so happy to have her with us for the 2019-2020 season! Rene Clausen is a well-known composer. The Concordia Chapel choir, composed of over 80 men and women, began its annual tour on Wednesday. Laudamus is the premier choir at Concordia Seminary, performing an eclectic mix of the finest choral literature from a variety of musical genres. CUAA (known at its founding as Concordia Lutheran Junior College) hires Dr. Paul Foelber as its first choir director. Brian is the Vocal Music Director at Brainerd (MN) Senior High School. He studied at Concordia University Chicago and graduated in May of 2018. She was Director of Music at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix from 1995-2004. The choir’s recordings are distributed by Concordia Recordings nationally, internationally, and through iTunes, making it one of the top-selling choirs in the country. . Her immediate family includes three sons, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson. In his Junior and Senior years, Colt Camron sang in the Concordia Choir for two years, was a featured soloist in concert, led the Concordia Choir bass section for one year, and worked as the music director in a local Fargo church. Timing is everything . The degree also leads to rostered status in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as a director of parish music for individuals who are members of an LCMS congregation. A degree in church music from Concordia University, Nebraska prepares you to lead and direct music in both traditional and contemporary worship settings. DIRECTORS. Culloton will begin his duties as director of choral activities … Mr. Campbell started teaching at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in the fall of 1991. Learn More. Clausen, a world-renowned composer and conductor conducts the 73-voice a cappella choir and is the artistic director of the Emmy® winning Concordia Christmas Concerts seen by audiences of 18,000 each year and televised nationally through … He and Dorthea also continue to support CUAA and the ongoing organ restoration project through personal donations and the Rev. Deitz honored as ACDA MN Outstanding Young Conductor. Renata Knox, Choir Director Renata started directing the choir at Concordia First UMC in the Fall of 2018. Concordia has been awarded the TAPPS 5A Male Student of the Year four years in a row while the Lady Saders have won the TAPPS 5A Female Student of the Year for three straight years. Meet the Fine Arts Faculty. Rev. She conducts Kammerchor, Selah, and the Chapel Choir, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, conducting, and choral literature. He is the conductor of the Alleluia Ringers and Chapel Ringers, as well as the conductor and developer of Concordia’s community choir, the Concordia Civic Chorale. In 2013, Ms. Gilbertson was named the … Zach studied organ performance at Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music in 2016. After graduation from Concordia and a three year stint in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Morse code operator, he acquired his first position as a choir director (coordinated by his Concordia choir director and mentor Paul Christianson) in the small town of Blue Earth, Minnesota. David Benning. Instrumental and Vocal Music Offerings: Concert Choir, Concert Band, Introduction to Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, and Jazz Band. Mark Bloedow, Assistant Professor of Music, is Director of Handbell Activities at Con-cordia. The Concordia Choir is led by Dr. René Clausen, who was named conductor in 1986, the third person in the choir's history to have that role. That may sound like an interesting theory to some, but to the new choir director at First Presbyterian Church, it's … Concordia Seminary Concert Series. Clausen is the artistic director of the award-winning Concordia Christmas Concerts, which are frequently featured by PBS stations throughout the nation. in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College (Moorhead) in 2015, he spent four years directing high school, church, and community choirs across Minnesota. . View Nicki Bakko Toliver, DMA’S profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. ; We are asking choir members to sing both the 4pm and … Virginia graduates Kennedy Niska Burja, left, and Kelly Heinonen, right, are shown with Concordia Choir director Rene Clausen. A degree in church music from Concordia University, Nebraska prepares you to lead and direct music in both traditional and contemporary worship settings. Church Music: Churches across the nation vie for music graduates from Concordia because they are extremely versatile as organists, choir/handbell directors, praise band leaders, children's music teachers, worship planners, and ministry leaders. Also while Lee was in Hammond, he was a member of the Kum Duble Klub (1954-61), Calumet Zone Choir (1954) and Secretary for two years for the Indiana Teacher's Conference. While at St. John's, he was also the Organist, Choir Director and Custodian. Ars Nova Singers, and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. Rene Clausen, Conductor. Skip to Main Content Uh-oh! Concordia is open to all undergraduate and graduate students (regardless of major) through audition. Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Shawnee United Methodist Church, Shawnee, Kansas, in honor of J. Kenneth Thomas, who faithfully served as organist/choir director from 1928-62. 22 songs, from Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze,' and Paul Manz' "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" to Mary Caldwell's "A Lute Caroll" and Rene … Bismarck choir director uses technology to produce 'Messiah' with East Coast performers ... he was a professor of music and director of choral activities at Concordia College-New York, a … Kathy Helgeson serves as organist and director of our adult and handbell choirs. Bell Choir Director and Office Assistant Rachel Strand. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Culloton served as the associate director of choirs at Concordia College for eight years, conducting the Chapel Choir, Cantabile, and Kantorei. Since living in MO I have taken a number of graduate hours at Southeast Missouri State University and through the MO e-learning courses on-line. Patti attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota where she was a soloist in the world-renowned Concordia Choir under the direction of Paul J. Christiansen. The workshop will be held in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Seminary campus from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Each student works in a local church as an organist, choir director, or both. Before that, she was Director of Music at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church. The once and future choir director is still at it, directing an over-65 Concordia alumni choir based in the Lutheran Haven retirement community. “Lord Thee I Love with All My Heart” is a tremendous hymn of faith. LHHS Director. ACDA MN Fall Convention at Augsburg. Dr. Kuhn brought a rich music and cultural background to the choir. Dr. Doebele is a professor of music and director of choral activities at CUW. 12,229 were here. Eric Hipple is the director for all CLS choirs. 2016 Concordia Choir … in Vocal Music Education. Dr. William Kuhn was the choir’s third director and past Associate Professor of Music at Concordia University – Seward, NE. Retrieved 13 December 2013. Music is to worship what breath is to life. Ms. Sara Preus, HS Strings Director. A treble choir that performs an eclectic mix of repertoire from chamber works to opera excerpts to standard choral works. Les went on to Concordia College in Moorhead, where he sang in the Concordia Choir under the direction of well-known choral conductor Paul J. Christiansen. None of what follows would … 314-505-7118. marriottj@csl.edu. As part of this appointment, Culloton will hold the Paul J. and Eleanor Christiansen Endowed Chair of Choral Music, direct The Concordia Choir, and serve as the artistic director of the Concordia Christmas Concerts. She was Director of Music at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix from 1995-2004. Fargo Music teacher ... Activities and Societies: Concordia Choir, Christian Outreach Teams Before that, she was Director of Music at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church. In addition to working as Questors Choir's musical director, he conducts City Chorus and the student choir at London College of Music (based at the University of West London). He always works hard to make sure choir sings their best, and if you do your part, you'll have a great time and, more importantly, make beautiful music! Dr. Kurt E. von Kampen shares about the role of music at Concordia. Organist and Choir Director. Longtime conductor and Concordia alum Michael Culloton will be the new director of choral activities at the college, according to a Tuesday, Feb. 4, announcement. Students seeking a music major or minor may specialize in performance, music education (vocal and instrumental), music business, church music (Director of Parish Music), theory-composition, or music history.Additionally, private instruction in voice and instrumental music is available from some of the finest talents in the … FORT WAYNE — Charles F. Henke, 91, of Hamilton Lake, passed away on January 7, 2018, at the Laurels of DeKalb. A professional music educator, Ryan is 9 th - 12 th Grade Choir and Piano Teacher at Onate High School in Las Cruces. Rene Clausen is a well-known composer. Music is an active part of learning at CSP. Report this profile Activity “The Sacrificial Dance” from The Rite of Spring in Igor Stravinsky’s own hand, first performed 1913. Isaac Lovdahl - Director of Traditional Worship. For nearly fifty years Paul Christiansen developed the Concordia Choir into one of the finest choral ensembles in the country. Dr. Michael Culloton is the fourth director in the choir's 100-year history. Vocalist, Pianist, Choir Director, Music Teacher Montreal, Canada Area 317 ... Concordia University. Welcome to Concordia! Kathy was born and raised in Wisconsin. He is a past President of ACDA-MN. Rene Clausen's has served as conductor of The Concordia Choir of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota since 1986. transplanted the Christiansen tradition to Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, when he joined that faculty in 1937. Since the founding of Concordia, Ann Arbor in 1963, the Concordia Choir has maintained a reputation of excellence in choral music and performs regularly both on and off campus. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Central, Classical MPR's Choral Stream will broadcast the 2016 Concordia Choir's touring program, recorded in concert on March 13, 2016, at Concordia College. Rene Clausen's has served as conductor of The Concordia Choir of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota since 1986. 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