Paul & Kristin Johnson Art Song Opera Duo

About

Breathtaking classical opera duo from Blue Earth, MN

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Since the fall of 2011, Paul Johnson has been the choir conductor/teacher for grades sixth through twelve at Blue Earth Area Schools in Blue Earth, MN. In the summer of 2019, he began his Masters in Music Education degree at the University of South Dakota. Paul holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College, which he earned in 2009.

A recent nominee for the Schmitt Music Educator of the Year, Paul maintains strong leadership within his school as an educator and Professional Learning Community Leader in the
Arts. Paul's school choirs have received several accolades including performing at the St. Olaf Choral Day in the fall of 2017. His choral groups consistently receive Superior Ratings at area contests, and several of his students have been selected for the All-State Choirs in Minnesota. Paul also enjoys conducting the adult Chancel Choir at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, MN where he and his family are members.

As a vocalist, Paul stays quite active both as a solo performer and alongside his wife, Kristin. Aside from singing at weddings and community events, he and his wife have appeared as featured artists for performances with the Southeastern Minnesota Chamber Orchestra, singing several styles and genres. His opera experience includes singing the lead role of Figaro in Mozart's opera Le nozze di Figaro, staged in the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, MN. Paul has also soloed with the St. Olaf Choir and the Rochester Choral Arts Ensemble. This is the second time Paul and Kristin will be singing at the Red Rocks Center for the Arts. Paul is a member of the Minnesota Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education.

An avid Minnesota sports fan, he and his wife reside in Blue Earth, MN with their twin children, William and Sylvia, and faithful golden retriever, Harmon.