Jenna Kelly

Executive Director

Mrs. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and she is completing a Master’s in the Science of Teaching from the College of St. Scholastica.

Bret Amundson, DMA

Artistic Director, Cantemus

Dr. Bret Amundson is the Dean of the School of Arts and Letters at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN where he also directs Bella Voce, a select treble ensemble. In addition to his work at CSS, Bret is the Artistic Director of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus and the Artistic Director of the Twin Ports Choral Project.

Jennifer Robbins

Associate Artistic Director, Camerata

Mrs. Robbins’ performance experience has fueled her lifelong passion for working with singers of all ages. Choirs under her direction received superior ratings at numerous contests and festivals, and her school music groups perform regularly for annual civic events.

Grace Young

Director, Concert Choir

Ms. Young holds a degree in Vocal Music Education and Psychology from The College of St. Scholastica. She is excited to direct the Concert Choir this season.

Regan Hjelle

Director, Choristers

Mrs. Hjelle graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2015 with a Bachelors in Music Education. She has worked in the Duluth Public Schools as an elementary music specialist for the past 6 years.

Patrick Colvin

Accompanist, Concert Choir

Mr. Colvin is an active performer and educator in the Twin Ports, and has been a part of LSYC since 1997. Theater credits as music director include: Oklahoma!, She Loves Me, Assassins, Guys and Dolls, Next to Normal, Company, Hair, The Sound of Music, and The Fantasticks.

Emily Valine

Accompanist, Cantemus

Ms. Valine is the Staff Accompanist and Music Department Administrative Assistant at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. She also accompanies the Twin Ports Choral Project and the Lake Superior Youth Chorus, maintains a private piano studio in Duluth, and is active in Minnesota Music Teachers Association.

Emilie Bowman

Financial Controller

Ms. Bowman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Healthcare Management and Scandinavian Studies from Concordia College, where she sang in The Concordia Choir.

Rylee Newton

Outreach Program Coordinator

Ms. Newton joins the LSYC staff this season as the Outreach Program Coordinator, which includes the management of LSYC’s three outreach programs: Prelude, Honor Choir, and Summer Sing.

Rhonda Card

Intern

Ms. Card is currently pursuing a degree in Vocal Music Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She is so excited to be back for her second year as an LSYC intern.

Elise Hintzman

Intern

Ms. Hintzman is a senior English Education major at the College of St. Scholastica where she also enjoys singing in the Bella Voce treble ensemble.

Claire Scharfenberg

Intern

Ms. Scharfenberg is a senior Vocal Music Education major at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Carolyn Mikel

Intern

Ms. Mikel is in her second year at the College of St. Scholastica where she is pursuing a degree in Vocal Music Education.

Sophie Olson

Intern

Ms. Olson is a sophomore Vocal Music Education major at the College of St. Scholastica where she sings with the advanced treble ensemble, Bella Voce.

Sarah Sypnieski

Intern

Ms. Sypnieski is a freshman at the College of St. Scholastica where she studies Vocal Music Education.