Christopher Aspaas, Music Director

In September 2008, Christopher Aspaas was named Music Director of Magnum Chorum. Aspaas serves as Assistant Professor of Choral/Vocal Music at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, where he teaches choral literature, choral conducting, and voice, and conducts the Viking Chorus and Chapel Choir. He earned his B.M. in Voice Performance from St. Olaf, his M.M. in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University, and his Ph.D. in Choral Music Education at Florida State University. He is active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, and makes frequent appearances as a tenor soloist.

About Magnum Chorum

Magnum Chorum performs a cappella choral music in cathedrals and sanctuaries throughout the Midwest. Rooted in superior artistry and faith, this chamber choir is recognized throughout the region for its distinctive sound, inspired programming, and colorful collaborations. The choir presents concerts, commissions and premieres new sacred works, and provides music for worship. Founded in the choral tradition of St. Olaf College, the choir welcomes singers of all backgrounds devoted to musical excellence in sacred choral music. Now in its 18th season, Magnum Chorum also serves as Choir in Residence at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN.

Magnum Chorum has collaborated with prominent composers including Stephen Paulus, Frank Ferko and J. Aaron McDermid, and performed with distinguished conductors including Anton Armstrong, René Clausen, Kenneth Jennings, Weston Noble and Dale Warland, and Osmo Vänskä. Broadcasts of the choir’s five recordings have been heard nationally and locally on public radio and classical music stations. Magnum Chorum’s name is intended to convey the importance of the choir in expressing the divine and the infinite through voice, music, and text.

Inquiries about Magnum Chorum are welcomed by Martha Kunau, Executive Director, at (612) 924-4111 or kunau@magnumchorum.org.