Matthew Tintes
Matthew Tintes is a private voice lesson instructor, performer, and choir director. Originally hailing from Fargo, ND, Mr. Tintes is a graduate of North Dakota State University, earning a degree in Vocal Music Education. Mr. Tintes then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he earned his Master's Degree in Vocal Performance. For 7 seasons, Mr. Tintes was part of the nationally and internationally acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble, Cantus. While with Cantus, Tintes got to perform and tour the country, and the world, as well as record several albums, and appear on various popular radio programs such as A Prairie Home Companion, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. In addition to his studio of nearly 40 students and directing The Hosanna Choir at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN., Mr. Tintes also maintains an active performance calendar, performing with ensembles such as Consortium Carissimi and The Together In Hope Choir.
matt.tintes@gmail.com
(701) 238-3014
Matthew Tintes is a private voice lesson instructor, performer, and choir director. Originally hailing from Fargo, ND, Mr. Tintes is a graduate of North Dakota State University, earning a degree in Vocal Music Education. Mr. Tintes then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he earned his Master's Degree in Vocal Performance. For 7 seasons, Mr. Tintes was part of the nationally and internationally acclaimed men’s vocal ensemble, Cantus. While with Cantus, Tintes got to perform and tour the country, and the world, as well as record several albums, and appear on various popular radio programs such as A Prairie Home Companion, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. In addition to his studio of nearly 40 students and directing The Hosanna Choir at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN., Mr. Tintes also maintains an active performance calendar, performing with ensembles such as Consortium Carissimi and The Together In Hope Choir.
matt.tintes@gmail.com
(701) 238-3014
Patty Kramer
Patty Kramer (mezzo-soprano) is a private voice teacher and performer livin’ and thrivin’ in the Twin Cities area. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia College (in Moorhead, MN), her Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University (in Ohio), and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before moving to the Twin Cities, Patty worked as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice for Peru State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln teaching private voice and Advanced Topics in Musical Theater. She also worked as a vocal coach for the Broadway Academy in Sutton, NE for five glorious seasons. Nowadays, you can find Patty working at Westminster Presbyterian Church as one of their section leaders or singing at rehearsal for one of the various professional choirs she performs with or coaches for (VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, VESOTA (VocalEssence Singers of This Age), Minnesota Chorale, and sounding light with director Tom Trenney)… that is, when she is not trying to finish her doctoral document!! Her favorite hobbies include finding new art songs or musical theater music to explore, reading fantasy novels, playing with her two cats, running on trails, and eating dark chocolate.
polivekramer@gmail.com
Patty Kramer (mezzo-soprano) is a private voice teacher and performer livin’ and thrivin’ in the Twin Cities area. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia College (in Moorhead, MN), her Master of Music degree from Bowling Green State University (in Ohio), and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before moving to the Twin Cities, Patty worked as an Adjunct Instructor of Voice for Peru State College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln teaching private voice and Advanced Topics in Musical Theater. She also worked as a vocal coach for the Broadway Academy in Sutton, NE for five glorious seasons. Nowadays, you can find Patty working at Westminster Presbyterian Church as one of their section leaders or singing at rehearsal for one of the various professional choirs she performs with or coaches for (VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, VESOTA (VocalEssence Singers of This Age), Minnesota Chorale, and sounding light with director Tom Trenney)… that is, when she is not trying to finish her doctoral document!! Her favorite hobbies include finding new art songs or musical theater music to explore, reading fantasy novels, playing with her two cats, running on trails, and eating dark chocolate.
polivekramer@gmail.com
