Val Knobloch

Val Knobloch, tenor, has directed the Senior Choir at Grace for over 25 years and co-directs and sings with adult choirs at Grace.  Knobloch received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance and Education and a B.A. in Hispanic Studies from St. Norbert College and a Master of Science in Teaching degree with emphasis in Music History form UW-Eau Claire.  At UW-Eau Claire he founded the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and directed the Women's Chorus and Cabaret and assisted with the Concert Choir and Statesmen.  He has sung with community choirs in Eau Claire (The Master Singers for over 12 years and the Musical Arts Chorale) and Germany (Freiburger Kammerchor) as well as choirs at UW-Eau Claire, Saint Norbert College and UW-Madison.  During the day, he is an educational consultant for the regional educational agency, CESA 10.  Knobloch also directs the Chippewa Valley Community Chorus.