Interim Symphonic Choir Director: Dr. Maren Haynes Marchesini

Maren Haynes Marchesini, a prominent choral conductor with a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, brings her passion for artistry and interdisciplinary collaboration to the Bozeman Symphonic Choir as interim choir director in the 2023-25 seasons.

With over a decade of experience leading various musical ensembles and choirs, Maren’s musical expertise and dedication to excellence are evident in her directorships of the Carroll College Choirs, Lady Choir Treble Choir, Ironhorse Youth Choir and Camerata Orchestra, and various church music ensembles.

Maren earned her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she studied with esteemed musicians from around the world, and her B.A. in Cello Performance from Whitworth University in Spokane. While at UW, she received recognition for her scholarly work, earning a nomination for the Graduate School Distinguished Dissertation Award for her outstanding doctoral thesis.

Maren maintains an active scholarly presence, publishing and presenting globally on music, community, ritual, and identity. She has also shared her musical talents as a music faculty member at various institutions, including Montana State University and Carroll College.

In addition to her roles in academia and conducting, Maren is actively involved in supporting young artists through her work on the Board of the Kaj Seifert Foundation for Aspiring Young Artists. She also finds time to pursue her musical interests, playing cello with the acoustic folk duo Hemispheres and singing with the Roots in the Sky Chamber Choir.

As a Bozeman native, Maren has deep roots in the community and serves as the Director of Music and Worship at Hope Lutheran Church. Alongside her husband, Michael, and sons Asa and Kaj, she is grateful to call the Gallatin Valley home.