Timothy Peter named Director of Choral Activities at Stetson

DELAND, FL — Dr. Timothy Peter, professor of music at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, will become Stetson University’s new director of choral activities and professor of music, effective August 2012.

“Dr. Peter brings dynamic leadership, artistry and magnetism to our vibrant School of Music, whose choral tradition and strengths are highly regarded nationwide,” said Dr. Jean O. West, dean of the music school. “We are so pleased to welcome him to our faculty and look forward to the many ways in which he will enrich the experiences of Stetson students. We anticipate many rewarding years of growth and collaboration.”

Timothy Peter

In collaboration with Associate Director of Choral Activities Andrew Larson, Peter will coordinate Stetson’s outstanding choral program of three university choirs and the large collegiate/community Choral Union. The two will recruit vocal students and administrate Stetson’s annual High School Choral Clinic and Men’s Choral Festival, in addition to overseeing regional and national tours and performances.

“Welcoming Timothy Peter, an exemplary national leader of choral education, is a wonderful reflection of the excellence of our School of Music, and our eagerness to always aspire to new heights,” said Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Paul, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Stetson. ”I am confident that Tim will take us there!”

Head of Luther College’s music department from 2007 to 2011, Peter currently serves as conductor of the Collegiate Chorale, a 90-voice select junior-senior choral ensemble and Luther’s first-year 90-voice men’s choir, Norsemen. In addition, he teaches advanced choral methods and conducting.