Singing to enrich and inspire

Choral Arts Ensemble will kick off its 40th season this fall under the leadership of Dr. Ryan Deignan. Ryan joins us from the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), where he served as Assistant Professor and Interim Director of Choral Activities. At UMD, he led the flagship University Singers and the award-winning vocal jazz ensemble Lake Effect. In addition to his UMD duties, Ryan served as the Artistic and Executive Director of the Twin Ports Choral Project, an adult community choir. 

Ryan holds a BA in Vocal Performance from Luther College, an MA in Music Education from the University of Iowa, and a DMA in Choral Studies with a cognate field in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of North Texas.

The Deignan Family -- Ryan, his wife Abby and four sons -- will arrive in Rochester over the summer. Please join us in welcoming them to the community!