Guest Artists Nielsen Chorale Martha Bein, Conductor | Kristen Nelson, Piano Soprano Amy Behling Wanda Berke Janet Bracken Susan Contrady Sandra Fenton Cindy Fischer Hayley Gotzche Cathy Herdeman Melissa Johnson Karen Manley Kahler* Carolyn Kobler Alexandra Koch Susan Lambert Kari Maratos* Aubree Rogers Sally Spencer Rita Weber
Alto Rose Carr Jaida Cunnigham Deb Dew Cathy Feehan Jeanette Jess Geraghty Kristin Hatch* Valerie Hoglund Amy Jensen Audrey Johnson Nicole Johnson* Lindsey Lancaster* Tim Lilly* Barbara Fisher Livingston Christine McElmeel Jean Seegers Mickey Swart
Tenor Kevin Jensen Laird Lambert Brice Miller Mark Miller Gonzi Ocampo William Shold* Dan Shuman Marc Soriano Loyd Wollstadt
Bass Christopher Berndt* Larry Brown James Burright Lee Eclov John Holtan Ted Johnson Bill Kobler Tim Krug* Michael Leitz Robert Lindstrom Lowell Nafziger Tom Stein John Wahlquist *Section Leader
Nielsen Chorale 2019-2020 marked the inaugural season of The Nielsen Chorale, resident chorus of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. The Chorale’s name honors Ralph Nielsen (19161995), the founding father of choral music in Rockford and one of the city’s most important musicians of the 20th century. Business owner, singer, and conductor, Ralph passionately promoted music in our community, especially choral music. He was also the patriarch of a remarkably distinguished musical family that spans three generations (so far). The Nielsen Chorale is committed to continuing the high standards of choral music performance that he started decades ago. The Chorale is incorporated as an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Its mission is “to enrich and inspire our community through choral music.” Artistic leadership is provided by Music Director Martha Bein, who led the Mendelssohn Chorale from 1994-2019.
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