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Music Institute Daniel Wallenberg, Conductor, Music Institute Chorale
MIC Chorale Conductor
At MIC for 39 years 2 months
Email
dwallenberg@musicinst.org
Instrument(s)
Location(s)
Courses

Music Institute Chorale
Adult Musicianship

Available For
In-Person

A native of Bogotá Colombia, Mr. Wallenberg earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Choral Conducting from the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. In Israel Mr. Wallenberg founded several adult and children’s choir’s, and sang with the Cameran Singers, a professional choir in Tel Aviv. He has extensive experience conducting collegiate, community, professional, and children’s choral groups throughout the world and has many choral arrangements to his name. Mr. Wallenberg is the conductor of the Music Institute of Chicago Chorale and the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation adult and children's choirs. 

Education

MM   Brigham Young University
BM     Rubn Academy of Music

Additional Studies / Recent Awards / Recordings

Teaching certification

Basic Teaching Philosophy or Special Music Interests/Specialties

Providing a high level musical experience to amateur singers.

Professional Affiliations & Activities

ACDA (American Choral Director Association)

Interests/hobbies outside of music
What does music mean to you?
What do you love about playing your instrument?

Cellist, Chamber music, Gardening, woodworking, folk dancing.

Music is my life, what can I say!

I love conducting my choirs because it provides people camaraderie, musical satisfaction, especially during the pandemic, it has been very important to stay in touch musically, if only on zoom.

Upcoming Events

MIC Chorale Concert presents: AMERICA!

MIC Chorale Concert: ACTUS TRAGICUS

MIC Chorale Concert: THE FRENCH CONNECTION

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From singing rounds with his parents in Bogotá, Colombia, to conducting the MIC Chorale for nearly 40 years, Danny Wallenberg’s life has been shaped by music and the connections it creates. Meet the conductor as he reflects on his musical journey and the Chorale’s 40th anniversary.