Jeffrey Anthony
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Lino Lakes, MN |
Singing under Dr. Clausen’s direction was
inspiring and incredibly motivating. |
Charles Barland
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA |
My second year at the Choral School was just as
thrilling. I was pleased to once again gain knowledge
and inspiration to share with my students throughout
the year. |
Thomas Bauer
Shoreland Lutheran High School
Sturtevant, WI |
It doesn’t matter at what skill level you
bring to the school, you leave with a greater appreciation,
skill and joy for choral music, and a renewed zeal
for sharing it with others. |
Angela Becker
Golden High School
Golden, CO |
Rene Clausen is an amazing human being. I learned
so much in such a short time. Thank you. |
Joy Belt-Roselieb
Downers Grove South High
Downers Grove, IL |
Great practical, usable information! I greatly
appreciated learning from Dr. Clausen. He is as genuine
as his music! I was completely re-charged for the
upcoming year! I was filled with a plethora of musical
ideas! I will be back next year and will bring a
friend! |
Linda Bjork
Kalispell, MT |
What a privilege to sit in on such greatness. |
Sarah Brinkley
Atonement Lutheran Church
Overland Park, KS |
After this week, I feel very full of the choral
spirit. I have learned so much from Dr. Clausen and
my colleagues and know that I can take on my second
year of teaching with a renewed focus and determined
spirit. |
Janet Brodersen
Marquette Senior High School
Marquette, MI |
Thank you for an excellent opportunity to refill
and refresh my spirit. |
Thomas Brown
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Austin, TX |
Thanks for a great week! |
Darin Chapin
Norman North High School
Norman, OK |
As a young conductor the insight from so many
great musicians has benefited more than can be expressed
in words. |
Joe DeMers
Eastlake HS / Atonement Lutheran Church
Bonita, CA |
So well planned and executed. So informative and
inspiring! I am refreshed and renewed. |
Jerry Elsbernd
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
Shorewood, MN |
I arrived at the Choral School nervous and hesitant
to accept a new choral position. I left inspired,
affirmed and eager to begin. Thanks to Dr. Clausen,
his clinicians and staff for providing this unique
opportunity for learning. |
Nathan Fitzpatrick
Lakeside School District
Lake Village, AR |
This week has been instrumental in my development
and inspiration as a choral conductor. I am leaving
with much more defined sense of purpose and mission. |
Stephanie Gramm
Sunnyslope High School
Phoenix, AZ |
Dr. Clausen is an amazing conductor who hasn’t
lost sight of why he does what he does. He inspired
me to be the best I can be for my students and for
the music. |
Daniel Hibbett
St. Luke Lutheran Church
Beaverton, OR |
Excellent overview of technical and philosophical
issues related to choral conducting and personal
leadership. |
Sean Ivory
Forest Hills Central High School
Grand Rapids, MI |
Once again the Choral School has provided inspiration,
encouragement, and quality content - I believe every
conductor should participate at least once. |
John Kling
Villa Victoria Academy
West Trenton, NJ |
It was a pleasure singing such beautiful music
under the baton of an inspired composer. |
Robin Lind
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA |
Thank you. It was terrific! |
Barbara Lutz
Greenbrier Valley Chorale
Ronceverte, WV |
Thank you Dr. Clausen. Your steadfastness is so
needed in our profession. I am thankful for your
light. |
Dan Lynn
Union College
Lincoln, NE |
I came to the Choral School for Rene Clausen’s
rehearsal techniques, his music, his humor, philosophical
insights, his imagery and teaching style. He is the
best. |
Tim Mann
Shades Crest Baptist Church
Birmingham, AL |
The Clausen Choral School will challenge and stretch
you to continue to become an excellent choral conductor.
My choirs will never be the same! |
Joy McGuire
Brecksville United Meth. Church
Streetsboro, OH |
This week brought elements of philosophy and practical
pedagogy together in a lovely week of articulate
presentations by outstanding clinicians. The most
informative and inspiring conference I have ever
attended. |
Kate Meininger
Chatfield Senior High School
Golden , CO |
I will be a different teacher for having attended
this school. To be able to sing the music of Rene
Clausen under the direction of Rene Clausen was an
experience I will never forget. I will be back!! |
Charlotte Million
Calvary Baptist Church
Denver, CO |
Attending this workshop was a dream of many years
realized. I came as a sponge and thoroughly soaked
in both instruction and inspiration. I leave filled
to over flowing in gratitude for the opportunity
to learn from a musical master and the marvelous
spirit of the gathered community of musicians. |
Linda Morrison
St. Martin of Tours
Louisville, KY |
This is a wonderful inspiration for musicians. |
Michelle Oesterle
New York, NY |
This was absolutely the BEST course I have ever
attended as an adult. |
Jennifer Runge
The Pingry School
Basking Ridge, NJ |
Inspirational! Worth the trip. |
Rachel Schmidt
Troy City Schools
Troy, OH |
As a new teacher, I was nervous to attend, but
am so grateful I did. Listening to people who have
done my job for a long time makes you anxious to
go back to your choir and share what you learned
from the clinicians and the people you met in the
hallways. |
Ron Seggerman
St Jude Catholic Church
Denver, CO |
Be prepared to focus your mind, energize your
body and transcend your spirit! |
Mike Seil
Bismarck High School
Bismarck, ND |
This session was the exact motivator I needed
to get me ready for the coming year. Rene is an invaluable
resource for working with singers of all ages and
settings. |
Norman Shomper
1st Congregational Church
Sioux Falls, SD |
The Choral School was a wonderful way to receive
vocational nurture through the professional integrity
and openness of some of the major figures in choral
music today. |
Katie Talsma
Central Valley Christian School
Visalia, CA |
Choral School is the perfect combination of philosophy,
pedagogy and opportunity to perform! |
Renee Wilson-Wicker
Grayson High School
Lawrenceville, GA |
Dr. Clausen’s choral School provided renewal
and inspiration making me even more prepared to get
back to my classroom. I am very anxious to use the
techniques and ideas presented over the course of
the week. |
Greg Zielke
Grace University
Omaha, NE |
Making music with Rene was so awesome. I can’t
wait to get back to my choirs and share this experience
with them. |
