Douglas Rose is Director of Choral Activities at Albion College.  Dr. Rose received undergraduate degrees in music (vocal performance) and music education from Memorial University of Newfoundland and master’s degrees in choral conducting and religion from Yale University.  In 1992, he completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at State University of New York at Stony Brook.  Before accepting his present position at Albion College, he taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts.

As a professional singer, Dr. Rose has been a member of the Elmer Iseler Singers, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and the Robert Shaw Festival Singers. He has received numerous scholarships, awards and distinctions including a grant for advanced conducting studies awarded by the Canada Council for the Arts, and a “Teacher of the Year” award from Albion College.  He is active as a clinician and adjudicator within the Michigan School Vocal Music Association and has been contracted for conducting engagements in Canada by provincial choral federations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

John King is a vocal instructor at Albion College and member of the Concert Choir.  He directs the Opera Workshop with a student assistant every other year.

Karen TenBrink directs the Women's Ensemble.