MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (February 11, 2008) — VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based choral non-profit music organization, is very pleased to announce the election of Robert C. Muschewske, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. He was elected at the quarterly board meeting in January 2008.

Robert Muschewske’s career as a management consultant has spanned over thirty years involving engagements with a wide variety of public, private, family and not-for-profit organizations both domestic and global ranging in size from $6M to over $50B in annual revenues. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Executive Services for Personnel Decisions International.

Born and raised in Waukegan, Illinois, he earned a B.A. Degree in Psychology from Carthage College and M.A. and Ph.D. Degrees in Counseling Psychology at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Muschewske is a Licensed Consulting Psychologist and active in the National Association of Corporate Directors.

His interest in instrumental and vocal music began in grade school where he learned to play the cornet and French horn. He is also an avid golfer and is the immediate past President of the Board of Governors of Hazeltine National Golf Club.

For more information, contact VocalEssence Communications Manager Katryn Conlin (612-547-1457) or email kconlin@vocalessence.org.

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