Vox Nova Chorale will present its ninth season of music with two free concerts, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., at
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3920 Victoria St. N, Shoreview, and Aug. 4, 3 p.m., at Lutheran
Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave. S, Minneapolis.

“The Heart’s Desires” will feature musicians from Midwest colleges and the local choral community
performing music by Whitacre, Clausen, Hagenberg, Kirchner, Standford, Jennings, and more.

For a second year, emerging conductor Anachie Stueve is returning to the podium with “O My Luve’s
Like a Red, Red Rose,” composed by Rene Clausen.

“Spending seven years with Vox Nova has given me a front-row seat to the growth of emerging
conductors,” Stueve said. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to develop my conducting skills again this
season. I love guiding the choir towards musical excellence.”

According to Vicki Peters, artistic director and conductor, Vox Nova’s mission is to encourage emerging
musicians by collaborating with professionals and seasoned community singers.

“Anachie is a talented musician,” Peters said. “It’s wonderful to see her grow more confident and share
her talents.”

Peters designed the August program around some of her favorite composers’ heartwarming secular and
sacred music about hope, faith, life, and love.

“The ethereal music of Eric Whitacre and the eclectic music of René Clausen—both genius
composers—is just so beautiful. My hope is that the beauty of the music brings peace to our heart and
soul,” Peters said.

Among the song selections are “Danny Boy, “Not One Sparrow is Forgotten,” and “Lord of the Dance.” For more information, go to www.VoxNovaChorale.org.

Patrons’ donations help pay for music, venue rental and other expenses. Donations at the concerts or
online are welcome.

 These two composers will be featured in our concerts on August 5th at 7:30 pm and August 6th at 3:00 pm

Michael D. Atwood is a graduate of the music department at Minnesota State University- Mankato. He has taken advantage of numerous semesters studying composition with Dr. David Dickau. Atwood’s works have received honors as winners of multiple young composers’ competitions and professional calls for scores. Now holding a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance as well as a master of music in choral conducting, Michael teaches voice out of his private studio near Minneapolis while serving as music director for local churches and theatre companies.

Brian Lewis Steele is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, the University of Minnesota and Brown Institute. A singer/songwriter, he has worked as a solo performer, church soloist, voice-over talent in commercial and industrial projects, on-air talent in local radio, and as a recording artist with Augsburg, KJOS and MorningStar Publisher, the Montana Chorale, the Grammy Award winning Oregon Bach Festival Choir, the Dale Warland Singers and The Singers - MCA. When not singing, Brian works as a general contractor focused on historic restoration.