News and Performance Updates
I’m stressed and worried, are you?
What to do when you feel there's nothing you can do?Make community by singing. I'm participating in a community sing on Wednesday, November 6, the night after the election. We'll be singing:Songs of hope, songs of care for one another, songs of…
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New Release: To Know the Path
Border CrosSing has published my cantata "To Know the Path," and it is now available for purchase on Graphite! Weaving ancient texts with new poems by Athena Kildegaard, “To Know the Path” is a cantata in 8 movements following the…
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A summer full of creativity…
These past months have been filled with nature, quality time with family and friends, and COMPOSING! In the coming year, you'll get to hear the fruits of my labor given voice through: Seattle Bach Choir (WA), Daniel A. Mahraun, director. Celebrating…
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Great news from the MN State Arts Board
Thanks to the State Arts Board, I have been awarded the opportunity to put together a new project with dance choreographer Jennifer Ilse, visual artist Vicky Radel, and poet Athena Kildegaard to develop a process to create public art for and in rural Minnesota communities. The…
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World Premiere of A Mighty Strength by Angelus
I'm excited to hear the premiere of my piece A Mighty Strength based on a text by St. Brigid of Gael sung by Angelus at Augustana, directed by Natalie Campbell. Learn more here, and I look forward to publishing this…
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Middle School Consortium Project
Join me and lead commissioner Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC), directed by Elizabeth Egger, in this consortium! A group of ACYC middle schoolers brainstormed ideas with me this summer. These wise young people want to tell a story surrounding the idea…
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Inspired Choir Virtual Summer Summit
I will be participating in the virtual 'Inspired Choir Summer Summit' along with many fellow composers July 24-26, and I hope that many of you can join me! This is a summit where you can learn from choral composers as…
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‘Harsh Things to Beauty’ Album Release
On May 23, 2023, I will be releasing my first album and features all original songs that I've written over the years through commissions, my incredible experience as a part of the Nautilus Composer-Librettist workshop, and making music with dear colleagues….
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Join me at the American Choral Director’s Conference for my showcase: Words that Sing
I'm looking forward to showcasing my work alongside my colleague Catherine Dalton at the national ACDA conference in Cincinnati. If you plan to attend the conference, I would love to see you there! A bit about the showcase: Are lyrics…
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We Toast the Days Featured in Inspired Choir
I'm honored to have been featured in Colleen McNickle's blog Inspired Choir: "Sing In the New Year with We Toast The Days by Linda Kachelmeier." Not only does it feature a piece close to my heart, it also presents a…
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A Visit with Angelica Cantanti Youth Choir
You know what's great? Working with amazing colleagues like Beth Egger and fantastic choirs like Angelica Cantanti. I had a wonderful night workshopping my piece I Am Becoming as the choir prepared for their upcoming ACDA performance. The focus, fun,…
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“I Give Voice to My Mother” Highlight of Source Song Festival Concert
I Give Voice to My Mother, my song cycle in six movements based on poems by Athena Kildegaard from her book “Course” was performed at Source Song Festival the other week, and I was honored to see it mentioned in…
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New Music for Church Choirs
Join my colleagues Karen Marrolli, J. David Moore, and I for a virtual happy hour reading session of New Music for Church Choirs on Thursday, August 11th from 4-5pm CT! Register for free by scanning the QR code above or…
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The Joy of Working with Church Choirs
Last spring, I was commissioned by the choir at Parkview United Church of Christ, and this month they enthusiastically premiered my new piece When We Sing. I was enamored by the respect and sense of community there, and was impressed that this small church makes music…
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World Premiere of ‘Lake Superior Songs’
I'm very much looking forward to the world premiere of four new songs I wrote based on the poetry of Louis Jenkins at the Schubert Club's upcoming Courtroom Concert on April 27th! This set focuses on the Duluth native's love…
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Premiere of co-commissioned cantata “To Know the Path” with Border CrosSing
In February, Border CrosSing premiered my new multi-movement choral work alongside a new work by Nico Gutiérrez, both commissioned as a response to the still ongoing humanitarian disaster at the US-Mexico border, the widespread media sensationalization of a “migrant caravan” for political…
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On Stage: Mulier Dierum
Mulier Dierum (Chronicles of Woman) is an epic project that mirrors the strength of cumulative generations of women rising together through the ages. Featuring the voices of See Change Treble Choir and a cast spanning each decade ages 20s to 60s. We build, we honor, we…
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MOSAIK–41 Statements about the Corona Time
Is art silent in times of crisis? No! The exquisite German vocal quintet Calmus asked composers from around the world to write a musical miniature about this challenging time. Here is what they created… Check out www.calmus-mosaik.de to learn more.
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Ketterling Carol Commission: Rochester Choral Arts Ensemble
I'm excited to announce that I have been chosen as the composer for the 2019 Ketterling Carol commission.
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This website is made possible by a MN grant.
Linda Kachelmeier is a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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