Dr. Andrew Last is the Weston Noble Endowed Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Luther College in Decorah, IA where he conducts the Nordic Choir, teaches conducting, and serves as the Artistic Director for Christmas at Luther. Last is part of an exciting choral program at Luther College that includes three choral faculty, nearly 400 singers, five choral ensembles, numerous regional and national ACDA convention performances, and regularly presents choral/orchestra works.
Prior to his appointment, Last served on the voice faculty of Concordia University (NE). Last holds a DMA in choral conducting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he was named a Hixon-Lied Fellow. He received his Master of Music from Northern Arizona University and his Bachelor of Arts in music education and voice from Luther College. Ensembles under Last’s direction have been featured at the 2016 and 2022 regional and 2017 national ACDA conventions.
Last made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut in 2019. A frequent clinician and guest conductor around the United States and abroad, Last has conducted All-State ensembles in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, and South Dakota.
EVENT DETAILS
Itinerary
Saturday, April 12
Morning or Afternoon arrival to New York City
Check-in to hotel
Afternoon free for sightseeing
Evening Rehearsal
Sunday, April 13
Morning Rehearsal
Afternoon Broadway Show
Evening free for sightseeing
Monday, April 14
Morning brush-up Rehearsal
Afternoon free for sightseeing
Sound check at Alice Tully Hall
Evening concert
Post-concert buffet reception
Tuesday, April 15
Depart New York City
Repertoire Selections
Arise, Beloved!
Rosephanye Powell
SATB, piano
Hal Leonard Corp
Love: Then and Still
Susan LaBarr
SATB, piano
Walton Music: WW1721
KwaMashu
arr. Theodore Cookson
SATB, percussion
Hinshaw Music
What We Need is Here
James Deignan
SATB, piano
SBMP 1414
Hallelujah, Amen (from Judas Maccabeus)
G.F. Handel
SATB, piano
Sweet Rivers
Shawn Kirchner
SATB, piano
Boosey & Hawkes, Inc
OCTAVO Series PAckages
For Directors who want it all
Festival Chorus performance with a nationally-recognized guest conductor
Sound check and performance at New York City’s beautiful Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
Post-concert buffet reception
mp3 part learning tracks to assist with preparation
Audio and video archival recording of the performance
Commemorative framed mini marquee poster for the ensemble
Certificates of participation for each performer
Three-night stay at a Midtown Manhattan hotel (Westin Times Square, Sheraton New York, or similar)
MTA Transit pass for use on subways and buses (two one-way rides included with upgrades available)
Group Tickets to a Broadway show
Top of the Rock observation deck
MCP operations associate for personal attention regarding your package
Flight assistance available through in-house airline coordinator
One year of membership for the ensemble director to the online learning platform, Forward Motion
For Directors using a tour operator or who want
to book their own lodging and activities
Festival Chorus performance with a nationally-recognized guest conductor
Sound check and performance at New York City’s beautiful Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
mp3 part learning tracks to assist with preparation
Audio and video archival recording of the performance
Commemorative framed mini marquee poster for the ensemble
Certificates of participation for each performer
One year of membership for the ensemble director to the online learning platform, Forward Motion