Music Director

Amy Gatschenberger is delighted to join the DeKalb Festival Chorus for this spring season.Ms Gatschenberger grew up in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, where her love of music began at a young age.Her interest quickly manifested itself in singing and trumpet playing.She went on to do her undergraduate work in music at Moody Bible Institute.While there, she was an active member and frequent soloist of both the Moody Chorale and the Moody Church Choir and Festival Orchestra.After graduation, Gatschenberger continued to gain experience, conducting numerous ensembles including Moody Church's Bell Ensemble and Youth Choir. In 2010, she had the rare privilege of conducting the Moody Chorale as they toured in the U.S. and throughout the United Kingdom.She is presently pursuing her Master’s degree in choral conducting at Northern Illinois University, where she conducted the University Chorus as part of her studies.She plans to graduate in May.Ms Gatschenberger’s favorite composers include Mozart, Vaughan Williams, and Mahler, as well as brass music of all types.

Contact Amy Gatschenberger at festivalchorus@gmail.com

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