"At Eau Claire I had the chance to perform rich, freshly minted additions to the history of music. We worked with living composers(Moses Hogan, Eric Whitacre, and Z. Randal Stroope), recording their music and work shopping it with the masters themselves. What I learned from those guest artists I’ve carried with me throughout my career."

"The success I have experienced professionally can be attributed to the exceptional education I received as a student of Wisconsin's Singing University! The high-quality selection of music, the personal relationships I formed with fellow students and directors, the extraordinary amount of student talent, the diverse performing and teaching experiences, and the exceptional instruction are all components of UWEC's Choral program that effectively prepared me for my career."

"I built close connections with people, and with young professionals. As a choir teacher now, I am able to use those connections to enhance my teaching. To help motivate my students to consider singing beyond high school choir, I share with them that some of the best singers and people I met at UW-Eau Claire. Daily the memories of the great music and connections I experienced through the UW-Eau Claire choral department refresh, energize, and motivate me to be the best music teacher I can be."