October 20, 2006

Catholic Choir elects Panigada as director

The board of the Catholic Choir of Indianapolis elected Leonardo Panigada as their new director on Sept. 27.

Originally a native of Venezuela, Panigada holds dual citizenship in Venezuela and Italy.

Panigada completed undergraduate studies at the Simon Bolivar Conservatory in Caracas, Venezuela, followed by additional studies in Spain, Italy and France.

Currently, Panigada is a doctoral candidate at the Indiana University School of Music in Indianapolis.

Locally, his directing experience includes positions as artistic director of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra as well as the Indiana University Masters Chorus, Doctor’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus.

He also directed the International Vocal Ensemble in conjunction with instrumental ensembles.

Panigada has extensive international experience as a conductor and teacher. He has directed choirs at festivals, presented workshops and received numerous awards.

The Catholic Choir of Indianapolis was incorporated in 1997 as a not-for-profit organization.

The all-volunteer unpaid choir members are from parishes throughout the area. The choir is dedicated to the preservation of sacred classical music with a repertoire in excess of 500 pieces. The choir sings in Latin, Italian, French, Spanish, German and English, and is available for special services, festivals and concert performances.

Any fees or donations are collected for the expense of the paid professional choir director and accompanist.

New members are always welcome.

(For information about the Catholic Choir of Indianapolis, call 317-255-6486 or 317-849-7684.) †

Local site Links: