ABOUT THE CHOIR
KANTOREI ("singers") formed in 1997 under Richard Larson’s leadership and has expanded into an auditioned, 52-voice ensemble. Its members come from schools with strong choral music programs, such as Augustana, Brigham Young, Concordia, Luther, St. Olaf, University of Denver, Wartburg and University of Northern Colorado. Kantorei established itself as one of the nation’s premier choral ensembles after performing as an auditioned choir for the 2003 national American Choral Director’s Association conference at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and the Vatican in June 2007. More recently, Kantorei has been featured in several regional and national conferences, including the 2008 National Performing Arts Convention and 2010 Southwestern Regional ACDA convention, both held in Denver. In March 2011, Kantorei returned to the national ACDA conference, with performances at Roosevelt University and Symphony Hall in Chicago. Kantorei completed its second European tour in 2012, traveling to Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Larson retired from Kantorei in May 2013. Joel M. Rinsema became Artistic Director of the group in the summer of 2014, following a nationwide conductor search.
MEET OUR GROUP
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ALTO
TENOR
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Mary Christ Theresa Derr Juliane Dowell Kim Dunninger Beryl Fanslow Wendi Sue Grover Heather Gunnerson Stacie Hanson Sara Michael Alicia Rigsby Brenda Rolling Pearl Rutherford Annie Sullins
Emily Alexander Jan Ankele Lindsey Aquilina Lizabeth Barnett Lyn Berry-Helmlinger Sarah Harrison Shannon Lemmon-Elrod Melissa Menter Erin Meyerhoff Jennifer Moore Michelle Tombre Andrea Ware
Kai Berry-Helmlinger Landon Covington Keith Ferguson Kevin Gunnerson Keith Harrison Jason Hindman Steve Howie Justin Kerr Brad Larson Alex Menter Jonathan Von Stroh Ryan Wright
Michael Bizzaro Michael Boender Garth Criswell Andrew Halladay Stephen Hooper Brad Jackson Karl Johnson John Ludwig Larry Meerdink John Schaak Matt Weissenbuehler
DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! Join us for a fun, intimate evening on Broadway! Members of the choir will sing their favorite Broadway solos, duets, and small ensemble tunes at this event hosted by Kantorei members Jason Hindman and Landon Covington. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Tickets for the evening are extremely limited, so grab your spot today!
SALON: NIGHT ON BROADWAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015, 7:00 P.M. Hindman/Covington Residence 9722 E. 32nd Ave., Denver Suggested Donation: $75 Tickets available at www.kantorei.org.
FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON THE EARTH ADORNED
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015, 7:30 P.M. Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015, 3:00 P.M. Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church 1980 Dahlia St, Denver
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KANTOREI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin Gunnerson, President John Ludwig, Vice President Susan Lewkow, Treasurer Sara Michael, Secretary Michael Bizzaro Julianne Dowell
Jason Hindman Brad Jackson Katherine Mulready -------------------Lyn Berry-Helmlinger, Executive Director lyn@kantorei.org
*Kantorei is a 501(c)(3) organization and any donations to the group are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.