Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj

Choir Director

email:kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu

Background 

Kristin Tjornehoj is an Assistant Professor at UW-River Falls where she conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Orchestra and teaches related courses. She holds a BA and BM from Luther College in Decorah, IO., a Master degree in performance from the University of Minnesota, and a Doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Tjornehoj is active as a guest conductor, lecturer and performer. This year she conducted the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, the College Band Directors National Association honors band and the Missota Honor Festival (MN). As a lecturer, Ms. Tjornehoj presented at the Wisconsin Music Educators Conference: CONDUCTING-SELF ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND GROWTH. Ms. Tjornehoj is the regional Vice President for the Wisconsin School Music Educators Association, and has just started a mentorship program for new teachers. During the summer, Ms. Tjornehoj is the conductor at the Indianhead Arts Music Camp in Shell Lake, WI. She has participated in many music festivals and is a frequent performer on saxophone and piano. Ms. Tjornehoj is active in church music, and is currently music director at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Lakeland, MN.

Education

Ph.D., 2001, University of Minnesota
    Music Education

Master of Music, 1989, University of Minnesota
    Music Performance: Saxophone

Bachelor of Arts, 1980 Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
    Music Education/Performance