Ensemble Members

Margaret Humphrey

August 28, 2023

Margaret Humphrey, baroque violin, is currently an active Twin Cities freelance musician. She has performed solo and in ensemble with the Lyra Concert, Rose Ensemble, Clea GalhanoEx Machina Baroque Opera…

Bruce Jacobs

August 28, 2023

Bruce Jacobs, continuo organ and harpsichord, is heard frequently in the Twin Cities, having performed with the Waltham Abbey Singers, Ensemble Polaris, Bach Society of Minnesota, University of Minnesota ensembles,…

Paul Berget

August 28, 2023

Paul Berget received his B.F.A. degree from the University of Minnesota in 1972. After graduation, he continued his studies with the legendary Diana Poulton at the Royal College of Music…

Sara Thompson

August 28, 2023

Sara Thompson plays modern double bass, Baroque bass, and G violone. She studied at CSU with Dave Potter of the Denver Symphony before transferring to The Juilliard School where she…

Tucker Moore

August 28, 2023

A graduate of St. Olaf College, Tucker Moore sang with the St. Olaf Choir and the Early Music Singers. From 2014-2015, Tucker was the assistant conductor of the Manitou Singers,…

Steve Staruch

August 28, 2023

Steve Staruch’s life revolves around music. He is the afternoon classical host at Classical MPR. As a freelance violist and singer he has performed with the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale,…

Dr. Alyssa Anderson

August 28, 2023

Mezzo-soprano Dr. Alyssa Anderson is thrilled to join Consortium Carissimi for their 10th Anniversary Season. Born and raised in Western New York, she received her initial education and training at…

Krista Costin

August 28, 2023

Mezzo-Soprano Krista Costin has performed with Minnesota Chorale, Consortium Carissimi, SPCO Chorus, Minnesota Beethoven Festival, The Singers, Minnesota Bach Ensemble, Oratory Bach Ensemble, Minnesota Opera, Border CrosSing, the Berwick Chorus…

Kathy Saltzman Romey – Visiting Conductor

August 28, 2023

Professor Kathy Saltzman Romey is Director of Choral Activities at the University of Minnesota, where she oversees the graduate program in choral conducting and conducts choirs. She is also Artistic…

Donald Livingston

August 28, 2023

Donald Livingston is sought after for his performance on harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ, and collaborates with musicians from across the musical spectrum.  A Candidate for the Doctor of Music in…