August 2020 E-News
Introducing new Artist in Residence for 2020
Paul John Rudoi
We're extremely excited to welcome Paul Rudoi in a brand new role for the National Lutheran Choir - Artist in Residence. Paul, an award-winning choral composer, is the recently-appointed Artistic Director of the St. John's Boys Choir in Collegeville, MN. Prior to these dual appointments this summer, Paul was an artistic leader with the male vocal ensemble Cantus for nearly a decade. 
In this new role with NLC, Paul will work closely with David Cherwien to craft programs and create new music for the upcoming All Saints and Christmas programs. Additionally, Paul will work with the singers of the Choir to build vocal skills and digital competency as we begin our 2020-21 season virtually. 
Click below for a brief introductory inteview with Paul.

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Update on Diversity/Equity/Inclusion work at National Lutheran Choir
NLC's leadership is commitmented to playing a role in creating a more anti-racist and inclusive choral community, starting here at the National Lutheran Choir.  We know that choral singers are great and participatory citizens...and we know that singing together challenges us to set aside differences and work together to create something larger than any one of us.  It's a powerful force that we need more than ever! 

Over the summer, NLC formed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, which will be Co-Chaired by the Rev. Paul Hoffman (Board member, Seattle, WA) and Ms. Meredith Samuelson (Choir member, St. Paul, MN).  The 12-member committee selected the book A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota* for an organization-wide summer reading project and subsequent discussion.  Board members, singers, and staff are all encouraged to take part!  

              --Tina Meckel, Executive Director

* Sun Yung Shin, editor; Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016.
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