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about our choir

The Wausau Lutheran Choir was founded in 1972 by Lowell Larson as an adult vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of sacred music. Drawing on an enthusiastic membership from Lutheran congregations, the Choir quickly earned renown for excellent performances, especially in the music of F. Melius Christiansen. Under the leadership of Mr. Larson, the choir toured the upper Midwest, performing in Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and throughout Wisconsin. During this time, the Choir recorded seven albums for public distribution.

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meet the artistic visionaries

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Carla Dul

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Carla Dul is the Choral Director of the Wausau Lyric Choir. She is currently the Vocal Music Director at Mosinee High School and has held this teaching position for over 30 years. She is a member of the American Choral Director's Association, Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA), National Association of Teachers of Singing as well as a former North Central President for WMEA. Ms. Dul is also a master adjudicator and clinician for solo ensemble and concert festivals for the Wisconsin State Music Association.

Under the direction of Ms. Dul, the Mosinee High School Concert Choir has appeared at Carnegie Hall on two occasions, performing Mozart's Requiem in addition to a concert featuring the music of Andre Thomas. Ms. Dul's choir has also been featured in concerts with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO), performing Beethoven's Mass in C Major and most recently, in collaboration with Randall Swiggum, performing Vivaldi's Gloria with MSO.

In addition to performing these masterworks, ensembles under her direction have earned national titles in choral competitions throughout the United States. Other memorable performances include the National Basilica in Washington D.C., the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center in Hawaii and multiple benefit concerts for the Never Forgotten Honor Flight Organization.

A native of Central Wisconsin, Ms. Dul completed her undergraduate degree in Vocal Music Education at UW Stevens Point and also completed her Master's Degree in Music Education at UWSP. She has studied instrumental conducting with Donald Schleicher and David Glocke and choral conducting with David Saladino. Ms. Dul is proud to have a history of performing as a member of the Wausau Lyric Choir dating back to the early 1990's, singing under the direction of Larry Brandenburg and beginning in 2000, Lucinda Thayer.

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Emily Cihlar

Emily Cihlar is proud to join the Wausau Lyric Choir as the accompanist after having been in the soprano section for 11 years. Emily has been accompanying for the Mosinee School District since 2004. She has collaborated with Mosinee choirs and bands for festivals, musicals, and concerts, including performances and competitions in Chicago, Nashville, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Emily also currently teaches music and choirs at St. Mary’s School in Marathon City. 

 

Emily received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and is a previous student of Susan Bender and Carla Dul in voice, and of Raffi Besalyan and Lori Hull in piano. She is a member of the Wisconsin Music Educators Association and is a certified WSMA adjudicator. 

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