Euan Kerr
It was a big day for announcements at the National Lutheran Choir today: a new season, a new assistant conductor, and a new choral festival which could well become an annual event. Read more →
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Marianne CombsMinneapolis vocal ensemble VocalEssence has had to move the first concert of its 45th season out of the newly remodeled Orchestra Hall, thanks to the ongoing lockout of the musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra. The concert, titled “There Was a Child,” is being moved to Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis to respect the union obligations Read more →
VocalEssence, the Minnesota choir led by Philip Brunelle, has hired its first assistant artistic director in its 44 year history, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu. Wondemagegnehu comes from Orlando, Florida where he served as director of choral activities at Freedom High School. He holds a degree in choral conducting and vocal performance from Florida State University and a Read more →