Ensemble Members

Mary Vanorny

April 4, 2026

Mary Vanorny is a native Minnesotan with a background in Environmental Education and early childhood development.  Before turning to a music career, she was the Museum Naturalist at the Minnesota…

Chad McAnaly

April 4, 2026

Chad has been passionately involved in traditional music since he was a child. He holds a BA in Music, did graduate work in ethno-musicology, studied with master harper Ann Heymann…

Jessi McKinnon

April 4, 2026

Jessi McKinnon is a mezzo-soprano recognized for her expressive tone, stylistic versatility, and collaborative artistry. She performs regularly with a variety of professional ensembles, and serves as a section leader…

Megan Crosby

April 4, 2026

Megan Crosby has been singing in choirs forever—since kindergarten. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA. She is the cantor, organist, and choir director at Christ the King Lutheran…

Mary Virginia Burke

April 4, 2026

Mary Burke, viola da gamba, has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across the US with numerous ensembles, including Consortium Carissimi, the Rose Ensemble, Catacoustic Consort, Bach Society of…

Greg Ingles

October 27, 2025

Greg Ingles attended high school at the Interlochen Arts Academy and went on to graduate from the Oberlin Conservatory. Two days after graduation he won the position of Solo Trombone…

Stacie Lightner

October 27, 2025

Sister Stacie Lightner grew up on a farm outside Garden City, Kansas. She started piano lessons when she was five years old and organ lessons when she was eighteen. She…

Erik Schmalz

October 27, 2025

Erik Schmalz, an early brass specialist, can be heard on numerous recordings, including a 2013 Grammy-nominated album by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and The Trinity Baroque Orchestra. Erik…

Graham Bier

May 16, 2025

Graham Bier began his musical studies at the Duquesne City Music Center in Pittsburgh, continuing his education at Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, where he earned a BA in…

Jennifer Kalika

May 16, 2025

Jennifer Kalika has taught in the private and public schools, from pre-kindergarten to college, for over 20 years. She specializes in the instruction of string instruments, including the violin, viola…