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=Our Director= Evan Bruno is a graduate of Christopher Newport University where he earned the Master of Arts in Teaching in Choral Music Education and the Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education. While at CNU, he studied conducting with Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto. Currently, Evan serves as the Director of Music at Hilton Christian Church in Newport News, Virginia. As an undergraduate, Evan was a member of the voice studio of Mr. Christopher Mooney. He is a founding member of CNU Voices and CNU ACDA and is active in MENC and the Omicron Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He is an alumnus of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and has sung under the baton of Philip Cave, John Rutter, Jonathan Reed, Dennis Shrock, Patrick Walders, William Kesling, Ronald Staheli, and James Bingham. He has also worked with Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek, Dr. Stephen Cook, Michael McCarthy, Sally Dunkley, and Stephen Rickards. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Evan sang in CNU’s Chamber Choir, Men’s Ensemble, and CNU’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, Uncommon Ground. He also participated in OperaCNU’s productions of Cosi Fan Tutte and The Tender Land. Evan held the position of Music Director at Olive Branch Christian Church in Norge, Virginia, and appeared as a soloist for St. Bede Catholic, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Park Place United Methodist Church, and Wythe Presbyterian Church. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Evan served as an assistant manager at the acclaimed Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia.

= = = = =Director's Letter= Dear Bruno Choral Students and Families,

On behalf of the Choral Music Department at Bruno High School, I would like to welcome you to, what I hope will be, an exciting year filled with wonderful choral music. I am thrilled that you have chosen to become (or continue to be) a part of the choral family.

I am excited to begin my first year of teaching at Bruno High School and there are already some very exciting events and concerts planned for the choirs. Please refer to the CHOIR CALENDAR for a tentative list of all concerts, fundraisers, and events. Should you have questions about grading policies and procedures, please refer to the CHOIR HANDBOOK.

Parents, I hope that you will become involved with the CHORAL GUILD. The purpose of the Guild is to provide support to the Choral Music Department to help sustain our yearly activities.

My goal as director of Choirs at Bruno High School is to make the best music we possibly can. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Most Sincerely, Evan Bruno Choral Director evanbbruno@gmail.com

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