About The Arbor Consort

The Arbor Consort (until 1998 known as Our Lady's Madrigal Singers) is a semi-professional a cappella vocal ensemble formed in 1982 to sing music of the Renaissance (15th through 17th centuries). We perform in colorful historic costumes of the period, appearing at the Michigan Renaissance Festival each year as a resident ensemble.

In our Renaissance mode we also appear at weddings, parties, meetings, and as part of the Main Street merchants' events in Ann Arbor. The Arbor Consort is available for Renaissance performances year round.

Our other persona is as Holiday carolers. In picturesque costumes of 19th-century England, we perform familiar Christmas favorites, as well as some Hanukkah selections and several beautiful European carols in their original languages. As carolers we have performed for the Main Street and State Street Merchants, Detroit Public Library, Kerrytown, UM Hospital, and at various churches, parties and events. According to the patron's needs, we can perform as a featured entertainment, or provide a festive background and atmosphere.

2010 Renaissance Members

Director:

Nils Klykken

Soprano:

Karen Perkett  Cassie Laymon  Heather Hamilton

Rebecca Heberlein-Rollins  Jody Fisher  Sara Schropp

Alto:

Jan Leckrone  Mary Parker  Stacy Marquez 

Jordan Tumer Samantha Kempf  Kat Yeo

Tenor:

Ollie Pinsoneault  John Shuler  Gerry Leckrone  Kirk Rodgers-Isordia

Bass:

Kurt Buker  Scott Rollins  Victor Matta  Gyuri Barabas

2009 - 2010 Board

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Kurt Buker

Karen Perkett

Ollie Pinsoneault

Cassie Laymon

Members at Large

Jody Fisher  Scott Rollins  Rebecca Heberlein-Rollins