About The River City Chorale
Our Mission
Bringing People Together Through Choral Music
Founded in 2009, The River City Chorale has grown into a vibrant choral organization with more than 140 voices in the Chorale and the auditioned Ensemble Singers. Based in Hudson, Wisconsin, our singers come together from throughout the St. Croix River Valley, Western Wisconsin, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.
The River City Chorale is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and enriching the lives of singers and audiences through outstanding choral music. Through each rehearsal and performance, we celebrate the joy of singing together and the connections that music can create.
Artistic Director
Andy Haase, MM
Founding Artistic Director
Andy Haase is the founding Artistic Director of The River City Chorale. He also serves as Director of Traditional Worship & Music at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, where he directs the 120-voice St. Andrew’s Choir, Youth Choir, and Handbells and oversees all aspects of the traditional worship experience.
From 2001 to 2022, Andy served as Director of Choral Activities at Hudson High School in Hudson, Wisconsin. He holds a degree in vocal music education from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and a Master of Music degree in conducting from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Andy lives in Hudson with his wife, Jen, and their three daughters, Noey, Ellie, and Luella.
Collaborative Pianist
Joel Bolen
Collaborative Pianist
Joel Bolen earned a Bachelor of Music from Millikin University with an emphasis in classical and commercial music, followed by a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Belmont University. While at Belmont, he also worked as a collaborative pianist for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty recitals.
Currently, Joel serves as Music Director at Ascension Episcopal Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, where he directs the choir and plays both organ and piano. He also serves as a musician at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
Joel lives in Woodbury with his wife and daughter and enjoys the outdoors and music of all kinds.
Board of Directors
Colin Eral, President
Kristl Finnes, Vice-President
Tom Oscanyan, Treasurer
Deb Campbell, Secretary
Candice Collins, Member
Peter Eisch, Member
Bob Storeygard, Member