Dr. Kronauer currently teaches voice at California State University, Long Beach, and was the head of the voice and opera department at the University of California, Santa Barbara until 2008. His extensive performance background includes numerous international performances, including many productions with the Munich Opera. He holds a doctorate in Operatic and Choral Conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles.
“Dr. Kronauer’s extensive experience in all aspects of vocal music paired with his dynamic teaching skills and keen understanding of the unique characteristics inherent to changing voices make him eminently qualified to lead this new choir,†stated Anne Tomlinson, LACC Artistic Director. “I look forward to working closely with Dr. Kronauer as he shapes the new choir during its inaugural year.â€
“We warmly welcome Dr. Kronauer to the LACC family,†said Fine. “The addition of the Emerging Voices choir has been a long time coming, and I’m confident of its success in Dr. Kronauer’s capable hands.â€
According to Mary Blodgett, LACC Board Member and Chair of the Emerging Voices Task Force, the Emerging Voices choir is designed to “cultivate the deep passion of boys who wish to pursue singing and the choral arts as they enter high school. The Board of Directors and Task Force are so pleased by the addition of this essential choir.â€
