About the Chorale

The Prairie Arts Chorale is a regional choral group in Southwestern Minnesota. The Chorale prepares two musical seasons each year: the fall concert presents classical and sacred music, while the spring season is selected from folk songs, popular tunes, and themes from Broadway and musical theater. The group has performed regionally since 1980, and has also toured England (1993) and the Republic of Belarus (1996).

The group rehearses weekly and is open to new singers by audition. For inquiries regarding concerts and auditions, please Contact the Chorale.

2008 Group Photo

Current membership


Sopranos: Becky Hoffman, Bellingham | Elizabeth Johnson, Marshall | Mary Sue Kruger, Montevideo | Helen Pedersen, Marshall | Donna Potter, Redwood Falls | Kathy Reese, Olivia | Jean Schueller, Marshall | Barb Smith, Montevideo

Altos: Vickie Daub, Wabasso | Mary Kay Frisvold, Garvin | Cheryl Jeska, Marshall | Marsha Salfer, Wabasso | Sue Selden, Wood Lake | Marlyce Swanson, Fairfax | Claudia Zylstra, Prinsburg

Tenors: Dick Engelby, Redwood Falls | Bruce Flesner, Tracy | Dick Hauck, Madison | Steve Meyer, Marshall | Kurtis Parlin, Redwood Falls | Doug Pilgrim, Marshall

Basses: A. Eric Anderson, Cottonwood | Dan Giles, Marshall | Gar Jasper, Prinsburg | Paul Knapper, Renville | Lloyd White, Marshall | David Zylstra, Prinsburg

Patricia Kazarow, Musical Director