Craig Arnold
BA, Music Education, St. Olaf College
MS, Choral Music Education, University of Illinois
DMA, Choral and Orchestral Conducting, Eastman School of Music
Additional study, Business, Pace University
Current residence: Jersey City, NJ
Celebrated conductor and entrepreneur Craig Arnold is the Founder, Artistic Director, and President of Manhattan Concert Productions and conductor of Manhattan Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. He has music ministry and teaching experience at all levels, including Professor and Director of Choral Activities positions at Luther College (2008 Emmy Award), Western Michigan University, and Capital University. Arnold has served as guest conductor of concert performances, music festivals, and all-state choirs in most of the United States and a dozen countries abroad. He also has been featured guest lecturer on topics of music, business, and leadership on college campuses, conferences, and seminars. Arnold is from Brainerd, MN where he was recently inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. He is the father of two, grandfather of two, husband of one. Not so guilty pleasure: he is a water nut.
PET: Cooper (third Sheltie).