Michael Gossen has been named the new director for the Ankeny Community Chorus. Gossen replaces Steve Carstenson, who had directed the Ankeny Community Chorus since its inception in June of 2001. Carstenson recently accepted a position as worship minister at Grinnell Christian Church in Grinnell, making it impossible for him to continue with the chorus, according to a press release.
Gossen served as guest director for various performances in 2011, including the annual holiday concert in November and performances at Catholic Charities’ No Room at the Inn and the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas luncheon in December. In addition to serving as director of the Ankeny Community Chorus, Gossen is the secondary-level Bible instructor for Des Moines Christian School. Besides extensive study in music education, Gossen’s background includes six years as secondary vocal music instructor for Des Moines Christian School, where he led choral groups in many superior ratings at festivals and competitions.
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