The Chamber Singers of Iowa City (CSIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Koppel as the ensemble’s new conductor, beginning with the 2025–2026 season. Dr. Koppel steps into the role following the distinguished 22-year tenure of Dr. David Puderbaugh, who will continue his involvement with the ensemble in the newly created role of Artistic Director.

We're delighted to share that Chamber Singers of Iowa City was recently featured in the Iowa City Press-Citizen! The article, written by our own assistant conductor Andrew Robinson, highlights our upcoming performance of Haydn's magnificent oratorio The Creation.

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The piece beautifully captures what makes this performance so special—from Haydn's ingenious musical storytelling to the timeless relevance of this 225-year-old masterpiece in our current era of ecological and spiritual searching.

Caroina Isleib explains how singing in a choir can significantly improve your mental well-being in a Press-Citizen article from April 5, 2025.

Read all about our "Darkness and Light" concert in the 2.21.25 Press-Citizen, featuring insights from Assistant Conductor Andrew Robinson, and learn more about our incredible soloists and the diverse program we'll be presenting.

CSIC Assistant Conductor Andrew Robinson’s article for the Press-Citizen highlights the vibrant choral music scene in Iowa City.