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. |
