Beginnings...

Meistersingers was formed in Orange County, California, in 2000 as a response to the growing demand for quality choral music performance. Created to be a chamber ensemble specializing in the most demanding classical choral works, Meistersingers maintains high standards in literature and chooses outstanding performance venues with beauty and elegance equal to the music. Believing that choral music is one of the most profound resources for the elevation of the human spirit and committed to enriching community life, Meistersingers has always offered inspiring and educational performances of the highest quality at no cost to the public. The group is made entirely of volunteers who make a commitment of time and effort rivaling that of the best ensembles in the country. They are consistently rewarded with high praise from audiences and a growing anticipation for future projects. With two highly successful recordings to their credit as well as invitations to perform all over the world they are quickly becoming recognized as a major ensemble in the choral world.

Brian Dehn - Conductor

Brian Dehn, founder and conductor, has worked with choirs throughout California and the Western United States. He has conducted while in college throughout Italy and Eastern Europe in some of the world's most remarkable venues including the Sistine Chapel, St. Mark's in Venice, St. Peter's and St. Ignatius in Rome, the Berliner Dom, St. Mathias in Budapest, St. Tomaskircke in Vienna, and the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Florence.

He is currently teaching at Cornelia Connelly High School as well as conducting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He also formed the 130-voice Orange County Catholic Chorale which sings annually in its Lenten Season Concert. Mr. Dehn also serves on the faculty of the summer program of the Idyllwild School

As an accomplished tenor soloist, Mr. Dehn has performed in Chicago Symphony Hall for Chapman University at a National ACDA Convention, the William Hall Chorale, The New Century Singers, The California Women's Chorus, as well as soloist for many professional music ensembles, colleges, and churches throughout Southern California. He is an accomplished ensemble singer in his own right currently performing with Zephyr: Voices Unbound and the Los Angeles Master Chorale under the direction of Grant Gershon.

Mr. Dehn is a member of many music organizations including the American Choral Directors Association, International Federation of Choral Music, Music Educators National Conference, California Music Educator's Association, Chorus America, and the National Association of Church Music where he served as board member for Church Literature. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife, Chelsea and their two sons, Ethan Michael and Caleb Lawrence.

Meet the Ensemble