45th Anniversary of Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists

Dear Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists supporters,

I’m thrilled to share some wonderful news with you today! This year, the Choral Artists organization is celebrating a milestone – our 45th Anniversary season. We’re marking this special occasion with our largest ensemble of singers ever, and some of our most ambitious programming to date.

Our 2024-25 concert season kicked off a few weeks ago with a weekend of concerts for two great crowds titled ‘What Goes Around...’ To our delight, we premiered a brand-new piece, Celestial Trilogy, composed by Robert Cohen in three movements. The presence of Robert himself, who journeyed from New Jersey for the occasion, was the icing on the cake. He couldn't stop raving about our choir, calling us one of the finest he has ever witnessed! Next up, we’re diving into rehearsals for our upcoming January 11 and 12, 2025 concerts. We’ll be performing a collection of beloved choral classics in a concert titled ‘Stopping by Woods: Music for Wintertide.’ Then, on April 12 and 13, we’ll wrap up our season with a joyous musical celebration of spring, aptly named ‘Sing Joyfully!’

We’re able to achieve all of this thanks to the incredible support from patrons like you. As we continue to revel in our 45th Anniversary season, we invite you to make a special anniversary gift to help us sustain this artistic excellence for many more years to come. Please consider supporting the Choral Artists at one of these recognition levels, which will be prominently acknowledged in our concert programs for the rest of the season:

Founder’s Circle – gifts of $4,500 or more

Conductor’s Circle – gifts of $450 or more

Chorister’s Circle – gifts of $45 or more

Every donation, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and will help advance the Choral Artists’ mission for future generations. Visit www.fmchoralartists.org or scan the QR code below to contribute. Our new donation site now offers the option to give monthly, which I encourage you to consider!

Singers from all across our region will benefit greatly from your generosity, and for that, we offer our most heartfelt thanks.

Sincerely,

Michael Culloton

Artistic Director and Conductor

MISSION: FMCA enriches the cultural landscape of our communities through a commitment to excellence in choral artistry and programming.

VISION: FMCA aspires to be recognized as an artistic treasure in a region that appreciates the unique power of the arts. 

VALUES: 

Commitment

  — striving for artistic excellence, creative programming, innovation, and diversity 

Connection 

  — building communication among singers, audiences, and supporters

Collaboration

  — working with other artists and organizations

Commission

  — engaging living composers to create new choral works

Community

    — doing our part to promote social and economic well-being

Lucas Rutten – President

Troy Bialka

Gregory Fensom

Madeleine Anderson – VP

Troy Davis

Brady Ritland

Erica Skogen-Hovey - Secretary 

Ashley Engbrecht  

Anne Gassmann

Bill Law - Treasurer 

Shelley Zietz

Meagan McDougall

Chelsey Ewen