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OrganistNicole Koehler is an MSM organ student. Originally from De Pere, WI, she holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music & Organ from Valparaiso University. She studied with Dr. Lorraine Brugh. While at Valparaiso University, Nicole was very active in both the music department and the Chapel of the Resurrection. She served as a vocal accompanist, music theory tutor, officer in the student AGO chapter, section leader for the Kantorei, as well as a student conductor on tour and in the Chapel. She served as Matins organist, Matins choir director and accompanist, and assistant to the director of chapel music. During Dr. Brugh's sabbatical, Nicole assumed all musical responsibilities in the Chapel. During that time she also studied with Karl Paukert. During a semester in Germany, she also studied with Wolfram Rehfeldt in Rottenburg am Neckar.Nicole is a graduate of Christ College, the honors college of Valparaiso University, a member of Pi Kappa Lambda honors music society, a member of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, the 2008 recipient of the Reidenbach Award in Church Music, and a service playing certified member of the American Guild of Organists. |
