Meet our Director

Carolyn Steele

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Carolyn Steele is a choral scholar, professional singer and former music educator.

Having sung most recently with The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers under the 

direction of Philip Brunelle in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Ms. Steele has sung and directed numerous world premieres, including works

by Stephen Paulus, Alice Parker, Gerardo Cardenas and Barnwell.

She has also sung live in London, England on BBC Radio, Live with Garrison

Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion and live on Live from the Garden in

Saint Louis, Missouri.

Receiving her degree from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, Carolyn

excelled in numerous small ensembles, the Symphony Orchestra (cello).

University Choir (soprano section leader) and Carolyn has taught all levels

of choir from preschool to adult and has the gift of helping each group grow

their skill and abilities.