Concordia A Capella Choir Concert
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Concordia University’s A Cappella Choir, a select 72-voice internationally renowned vocal ensemble, has been performing concerts and joining congregations in worship for over 88years. One of the United States’ oldest touring Lutheran collegiate choirs, the University A Cappella Choir has performed throughout the U.S., and internationally in Greece, Italy, France, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Austria, Spain, Mexico, South Africa, and Australia. This will be the first time the choir has taken a concert tour to Ireland.
The choir is chosen by audition each fall and is comprised of majors from most academic disciplines, representing many states and some foreign countries. Over 180 students audition each year for the choir. https://www.facebook.com/CUNEACAP/
Kurt E. von Kampen, Conductor
Kurt E. von Kampen has been conducting choirs at Concordia University since the fall of 1998 and is the fourth conductor in the 88-year history of the University A Cappella Choir. Prior to accepting the position at Concordia, Kurt served as head of the choral program at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and as director of music at Lutheran High School Westland and Northwest in the Detroit area. Von Kampen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Concordia University in Seward, a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., and a Doctorate in Choral Music Education from the University of Nebraska.
In 2007, von Kampen received Concordia’s Outstanding Teacher Award, and in November 2012, was named the Nebraska Choral Directors Association Outstanding Choral Director of the Year.
Event Details:
- Date(s)/Time(s): Thurs 21st May 2026 @11:30am-12:15pm without interval.
- Tickets: Free
- Suitability: All ages
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