Choral Stream

Each week, American Public Media/Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Choral Initiative Manager, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, shares a choral music story from around the country. This week, Tesfa shares the first of two-part series on breast cancer awareness.

Local choirs take turns sharing the stage with the actors in 'The Events,' a dramatic exploration of mass shootings.

Each week, American Public Media/Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Choral Initiative Manager, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, shares a choral music story from around the country. This week, Tesfa shares a story about Pentatonix and the rise of choral singing in new arenas.

Each week, American Public Media/Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Choral Initiative Manager, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, shares a choral music story from around the country. This week, Tesfa shares a story about choral giant, Kenneth Jennings.

The Nightingale Trio speaks with Steve Staruch in the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Studio in anticipation of its performances this weekend in the Twin Cities.

Each week, American Public Media/Classical Minnesota Public Radio's Choral Initiative Manager, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, shares a choral music story from around the country. This week, Tesfa shares a story from the University of Saint Thomas Peruvian Tour.

Kenneth Jennings, the third conductor of the renowned St. Olaf Choir (from 1968 to 1990) passed away early Thursday. Anton Armstrong shares his thoughts on his predecessor and former teacher.

We were saddened to learn that Kenneth Jennings, the third conductor of the renowned St. Olaf Choir, which he led from 1968 until 1990, died early on Thursday. As more details become available, we'll share them here.

According to research conducted by the Royal College of Music's Centre for Performance Science, listening to and performing music has been shown to have a positive, biological effect on mood and stress levels.

John Gavin Scott -- director of music at St. Thomas Church, New York City, and one of the world's most highly regarded musicians, organists, and choral conductors -- passed away this week at the age of 59. Michael Barone remembers Scott's extraordinary career and lasting legacy in this heartfelt tribute.