CHRISTINE FLASCH

Results-driven leader in higher education with expertise in designing and implementing exceptional programs in vocal and instrumental music. Dedicated to achieving high standards of educational quality and fostering a culture of excellence among students and faculty.

• Director of Choral Activities; Instructor of Music/Conducting, Lakeland University, 08/2023-2024
• Founding Director, Voces Veritas, 2020, Milwaukee, WI, Professional 20 Voice Chamber Choir
• Conductor, Bach Chamber Choir and Orchestra of Milwaukee, 2018-2020
• Founding Executive and Artistic Director, Music by the Lake, Aurora University, 2001-2015
• Founding Executive Director, Music by the Lake Singers, George Williams College, 2001-2015
• Chair of Voice Area, Aurora University, 2004-2010
• Developed Music minor curriculum/ Hired vocal and instrumental applied music faculty
• Taught full roster of undergraduate voice majors and minors for seven years
• Developed and directed SATB choir of 38 voices
• Developed and Directed a Women’s Ensemble of 20 singers
• Chair of Voice Area, Carroll University, 1995-2001
• Developed and Directed a Women’s Ensemble of 72 singers
• Developed and Directed Opera Workshops over seven years in collaboration/ Florentine Opera
• Founding Executive Director/Conductor, Music by the Lake, 2001-2015
• Spearheaded and developed a summer music festival at George Williams College of Aurora University (Music by the Lake) at the invitation of President, Rebecca Sherrick
• Included nationally recognized artists in classical, pop and rock genres for fourteen seasons
• Produced and conducted a full opera, operetta, or musical theater production with orchestra each MBTL season. Developed and managed the budget, handled hiring, negotiated contracts, facilitated artist riders, led logistical details for the full festival, coordinated and led volunteer area, acted as spokesperson and MC. Directed annual holiday concerts with orchestra, chorus and soloists for ten years.
• Founding Executive Director/Conductor, Southwestern Suburban Symphony, 2015-Present, Repertoire
• Glorious Gershwin (Symphony Debut) 2015 Rhapsody in Blue and music of George Gershwin with full orchestra, Piano soloist and 40-voiced chorus; Saber Center for the Performing Arts.
• The Blessings of Christmas 2016 full orchestra / vocal soloists Polish Center of WI.
• Amahl and the Night Visitors 2017 fully staged performance with orchestra and soloists for school children and seniors; Hales Corners Lutheran Church.
• A Bernstein Banquet 2017 Music of Leonard Bernstein with full orchestra and vocal soloists; Saber Center for the Performing Arts.
• Madrigal Dinner and Yuletide Concert 2017 full orchestra with the Franklin High School Chamber Choir; Polish Center of WI.
• Hallelujah Handel 2018 fully staged production for school children with chamber orchestra and soloists; Hales Corners Lutheran Church.
• 2nd Annual Madrigal Dinner and Yuletide Concert for full orchestra, soloists and The Franklin High School Chamber Choir; Polish Center of Wisconsin.
• The Beach Boys with The Southwestern Suburban Symphony Pops; Milwaukee Co. Sports Complex; Outdoor arena concert.
• Anticipated 2019: “A Salute to America” July 6th full orchestra, soloists and chorus; City of Franklin Civic Celebration.

• Eminent Miltonian Award for Highest Achievement in the Arts (Milton College)
• Betty Award "Creative Genius" Milwaukee Magazine

• Volunteer and Contributor to Family Sharing Ozaukee Co. Food Pantry