Conductor of the Ensemble Singers and the Concert Singers
Anne Kasprzak received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education with highest honors from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, in 1994. While at Saint Mary’s College, she received the top department awards in both Music and Education. Mrs. Kasprzak is also a graduate of VanderCook College of Music with a Master’s Degree in Music Education. Mrs. Kasprzak is currently the director of the Chamber Singers at Neuqua Valley High School in Indian Prairie School District 204. She is also the Coordinator of Mentoring Activities for the new music teachers in District 204. Prior to working at Neuqua, she was the choral director at Crone Middle School in District 204 for seven years. During that time, she directed a program of over 350 students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade choirs. She also directed several musicals while at Crone. Mrs. Kasprzak has also taught elementary vocal music in District 204. During her time as a teacher in District 204, she has been named a “Most Influential Teacher” by the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation on numerous occasions. Anne most recently served as guest conductor for the Elgin Children’s Chorus in 2008. She has been a member of the New Classic Singers at the College of DuPage and serves as a piano accompanist at Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Naperville, Illinois. She is also an active soloist at churches in the Chicagoland area. This is Mrs. Kasprzak's 7th year as a member of the YNS artistic staff, and she is happy to be joining the staff again this year as she works with the Concert Singers. Outside of her musical endeavors, Mrs. Kasprzak dedicates all of her time to her husband and their two young children.
