Sadly, Brad Peterson, after nine years with the choir, resigned following the 1 May 2010 concert to pursue other priorities.
If you have any interest in potentially directing this large choir, please contact us via email (see the "Contact Us" link).
Our Previous Director
Brad Peterson
Brad Peterson attended the University of Northern Colorado, where he earned his Bachelor of Art degree in Music Education and a Master of Arts degree in Choral Literature and Conducting. He retired from Colorado Springs School District 11 after 30 years of public school teaching: eight years at Irving Junior High School and 22 years at Mitchell High School as Choral Conductor/Music Chair.
Mr. Peterson has served as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the States of Colorado and Nebraska. His choral ensembles have performed extensively in Colorado and have toured New York, California and Florida. Mr. Peterson has served as chairman of the Colorado All State Choirs, Received honorable mention as Teacher of the Year, and was the first winner of the Governor's Award for Excellence. He recently was honored with the 2001 Distinguished Arts Educator Award.
Mr. Peterson is also the Co-Founder of the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale and since 1993 has conducted the Summit Ensemble. Under his direction, the Summit Ensemble has performed throughout the community, the state of Colorado, Carnegie Hall in New York City, and St. Olaf College in Minneapolis. Additionally, three tours to Japan and a tour to the United Kingdom have introduced the Summit Ensemble to international audiences.
Mr. Peterson has performed professionally with Abendmusik and the Denver Cherry Creek Chorale. He also has toured Europe with William Hall's California Master Chorale and the Colorado Ambassadors of Music. This is Mr. Peterson's ninth season as conductor of Soli Deo Gloria Choir.