Central Minnesota Boys Choir
 The Central Minnesota Boy’s Choir, which began as a vision in the summer of 1999, had its first rehearsal in the fall of 2000. The Choir is directed by Mary Moen and accompanied by Debra Haraldson.
The Central Minnesota Boys Choir has already earned a reputation for excellence and artistry. The group has performed at the Upper Mid-West District Convention of the Associated Male Choruses of America, has appeared at Orchestra Hall with the Metropolitan Boys Choir, and has sang at the Minnesota Music Educator’s Association Mid-Winter Clinic in Minneapolis.
They have toured to Duluth, Minneapolis, Grand Forks and Winnipeg.
The mission of the Choir to provide an opportunity for young boys to participate in a group that is challenging, enriching and rewarding, as well as to provide an opportunity to socialize with others who share the same musical values. It is the goal of the Choir to develop musical interest, leadership skills and talent among boys in Central Minnesota. The group also provides a positive and challenging opportunity of high artistic quality.
 Mary Moen
Mary is currently an elementary music specialist in Staples, Minnesota. She also directs the Staples Elementary Choir, made up of students in fourth and fifth grade. Mary is a graduate of Bemidji State University, where she received degrees in Vocal and Classroom music, and in flute performance. She has done graduate work at the University of North Dakota, and completed levels in the Kodaly music curriculum at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Mary currently resides in Wadena, MN with husband Del, a Lutheran pastor, and their 16-year-old daughter, Britta.
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