Our Mission
The Kenosha Chamber Choir is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to enrich the already vibrant Kenosha arts culture with choral performance and education. In dedication to our strong community roots, it is important to us that everything we do remain accessible to every interested individual.
Leadership
Artistic Director
Michael Gutierrez is thrilled to be working with the Kenosha Chamber Choir! Currently, he works remotely for the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA as their Administrative Manager of Teacher Education. Prior to working at Longy, Michael was the choir director at Grayslake Central High School in Grayslake, IL and taught middle school music in Zion, IL. An active performer in Chicagoland, he has sung with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago, the College of Lake County, and most recently with the Kenosha Chamber Choir. In addition to his work with the KCC, he is also the bass section leader for the St. Giles Episcopal Church choir in Northbrook, IL. Michael earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Illinois State University and is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Music Education degree through the Longy School of Music of Bard College.
Assistant Artistic Director & Accompanist
Michelle Nuetzmann-Gutierrez is thrilled to return for her third season with the Kenosha Chamber Choir, this time as the Assistant Director and Accompanist. Michelle is a native of Grayslake, IL, and attended Carthage College for her Bachelor’s in Music and German (’16). She then moved to Hannover, Germany as a recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Fellowship. Michelle served as the Artistic Director of the KCC for their 2018-19 season, and then completed her Master of Music in Music Education at Northwestern University (’21). Since then, Michelle has taught elementary, middle, and high school music, and currently works as an advisor and instructor at the College of Lake County. Michelle is delighted to welcome her talented husband, Michael, as the Director for the upcoming season!
Board of Directors
President: Agnes Gray
Vice President: TBA
Treasurer: TBA
Secretary: April Schultz
General Board Members: Amber Junkel, Jenny Meyer, and Kyle Miskovic
Elections
The Kenosha Chamber Choir is a democratic organization, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our board.
What We Do
The KCC Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the growth and protecting the well-being of the Kenosha Chamber Choir. We manage operations for rehearsals and events, select singing opportunities that we believe to be in line with our mission and culture, define policy, and seek outside funding opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
The KCC holds open elections for four of its eight positions at the end of every Spring Season. Qualified individuals will have a love for choral music, an interest in protecting the organization and our community culturally, legally, socially and ethically, as well as a willingness to contribute as able to any number of side quests, including - but not limited to - event planning, music and event selection, community building, policy building, and administrative tasks.
Board Member Expectations
Minimally, individuals elected to the board will be expected to educate themselves on the core tenets of our organization, including our organizational bylaws, non-profit law, choral and music performance copyright legalities, and Robert's Rules of order (which outline parliamentary procedure for boards of all types). While exceptions are made, Board Members are expected to attend each of our monthly board meetings, as well as ad hoc meetings normally happening at the beginning and end of each season. Board Members are encouraged to sponsor a funds-seeking initiative of their own and otherwise contribute as able to supporting the needs of the Kenosha Chamber Choir and its ongoing initiatives. Furthermore, as representatives of the organization, Board Members are required to comply with organizational non-discrimination and anti-harrassment policy at all times and in all arenas.
How Do I Apply?
Further information regarding the application process will be coming soon. In the meantime, consider attending one of our board meetings, usually scheduled for the second Monday of every month.