René Clausen

René Clausen (born 1953) is an American composer, conductor emeritus of The Concordia Choir, and professor of music at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. His works are widely performed by high school and church choirs while his more technically demanding pieces have been performed and recorded by college and professional choirs. Among his many accolades, his recent recording, "Life & Breath: Choral Works by René Clausen," received three Grammy Awards at the 55th Grammy Awards in 2013. Clausen is a frequent guest conductor, guest composer and lecturer, both nationally and internationally. He has conducted All-State choirs in more than 15 states. Prior to his appointment as conductor of The Concordia Choir, Clausen was director of choral activities at West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas, and assistant professor of choral music at Wichita State University. He also served as senior editor of Mark Foster Music Company and as interim conductor of the National Lutheran Choir of Minneapolis. Dr. René Clausen announced that he will retire following the 2019-20 academic year, concluding his service as professor of music and conductor of The Concordia Choir.

Winter Magic - 2023-12-01T00:00:00.000000Z

When in our music God is glorified - 2023-07-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Wishes and Candles: American Christmas Music - 2022-11-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Wide Open Stand the Gates - 2022-09-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Folk Songs, Spirituals, & Hymns - 2021-07-28T00:00:00.000000Z

A New Song of Grace and Truth (Live) - 2020-11-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Awake the Trumpets!: Music for a Grand Wedding - 2020-07-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Wonder Tidings - 2019-12-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Lux Aeterna - 2019-10-07T00:00:00.000000Z

There Is a Season - 2019-10-05T00:00:00.000000Z

The Worlds Above - 2019-09-28T00:00:00.000000Z

A Caritas Collection, Vol. Two - 2019-03-19T00:00:00.000000Z

GOLD - 2018-12-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Classics (Live) - 2017-06-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Grace Immaculate: Prayers & Love Songs - 2017-06-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Day-Night (Chormusik) - 2016-12-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Consecrate: The Place and Day to Music (Live) - 2015-11-13T00:00:00.000000Z

My Redeemer Lives - 2015-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Clausen & Paulus: Calm on the Listening Ear of Night & Other Choral Works - 2015-09-25T00:00:00.000000Z

2015 Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA): All-State Concert Chorus & All-State Reading Chorus [Live] - 2015-08-14T00:00:00.000000Z

鳥獣戯画 - 2015-03-04T00:00:00.000000Z

2010 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA): Bellaire High School Chorale Women & Montgomery High School Varsity Chorale Women - 2013-01-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Norge, mitt Norge (Live) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

2011 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA): University of Texas at Brownsville Master Chorale - 2012-11-06T00:00:00.000000Z

In Remembrance - 2012-06-05T00:00:00.000000Z

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