Kate Larson (Wisconsin)
Chorale NouvEAU, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is an auditioned adult community choir of mixed voices founded in 2019. The ensemble is dedicated to enriching, connecting, and uplifting the community through innovative and captivating choral music. Known for its elevated performances and diverse repertoire, the choir blends artistic excellence with a strong commitment to community impact. Each season, the choir partners with a local nonprofit, using its concerts to raise awareness and support for causes that matter to the community. Rehearsing once a week for two hours, the ensemble prepares two concert programs annually. In addition to its own performances, Chorale NouvEAU actively supports the broader Chippewa Valley arts scene by collaborating with other local performing groups.
Kate Larson is a passionate choral conductor with 20 years of experience in music education. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Music Education from St. Olaf College and a Master of Arts in Music Education from the University of St. Thomas. She began teaching in Davenport, Iowa, and spent nine impactful years at Mound Westonka High School in Minnesota, where her choirs were honored to perform at MMEA and ACDA state conferences, and twice at the Minnesota Choral Arts Finale at Orchestra Hall. In 2014, she was honored as the Outstanding Young Choral Director of the Year by ACDA of MN.
Now based in Eau Claire, WI, Kate is the Founder and Artistic Director of Chorale NouvEAU, Choir Director at Christ Church Cathedral, and Artistic/Musical Director of the Stand in the Light Memory Choir. She enjoys time with her husband Rick, children Emily, Henry, and Annika, and their two cats.