Azure Anderson joined the VocalEssence team in October 2021. As the Director of Artistic Operations, Azure oversees the process of planning and executing the behind-the-scenes details of VocalEssence artistic programs, including concert production, Learning & Engagement programmatic events, as well as organization-wide events. Working with VocalEssence artists and guest artists from all over the world, Azure loves to dive into the work making programs come together without a hitch. He also works as the administrative liaison and manager of the two adult ensembles, the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers & Chorus, coordinating the 150+ singers at rehearsals, concerts, and everything in-between.

Prior to joining the VocalEssence staff, Azure worked in administration and hospitality fields for over a decade, most recently as the Office & Events manager for a nonprofit focusing on neighborhood revitalization in Iowa. While in Iowa, she sang alto with the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, where she was also the music librarian, and played French horn in various small ensembles. Azure is also a podcaster and a visual artist in her spare time. She lives in Saint Paul with her husband and two cats, Mouse and Myles. Azure earned a B.A. in Art Education and Music from Luther College.