About 

Kris Tjornehoj is a conductor who works to positively influence musicians, students, composers, and audiences across the globe. A Wisconsin native, Tjornehoj has earned several degrees in music, including her Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Minnesota. She has taught tens of thousands of students, from Hudson High School to UW-River Falls, plus the Shell Lake (WI) Arts Camp, honor bands, school and community bands and orchestras, here and abroad. In addition to teaching, Tjornehoj has been a musician, conductor, collaborator and speaker in the U.S., Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Scotland, South Korea, Spain and Switzerland. Tjornehoj will tell you that music energizes her, that having a purpose-filled life guides her actions. Her passion is collaboration with new composers throughout the world, and thanks to Tjornehoj, these international composers have had their works premiered and recorded by the UWRF Symphony Band, the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra, and other regional community bands, choirs, and orchestras. She welcomes international and local guest conductors and soloists, commissions new works, and enhances the appeal of concert band/wind orchestra music here and abroad. She firmly believes in embracing all cultures. Kris loves to share her passion, time, and energy in helping musicians and audiences find the enjoyment and value music provides for all people. Future events include collaborations this spring and musicians under the umbrella of “St. Croix Sounds”. Find us on Facebook.