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Chorale Ensemble

The Virginia Beach Chorale Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Krudop, is composed of 20-24 members from the full Chorale. This group performs a variety of music throughout the year as part of the Chorale’s community outreach. They share music in local venues including churches, schools, retirement communities, city events, and memorials. 

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In addition to conducting the complete Chorale, Dr. Krudop also serves as our Virginia Beach Chorale Ensemble Conductor. You can find his complete bio on the "Leadership" page. He has over 40 years of experience in conducting small ensembles, including:
  • The Princess Anne Junior HS Madrigals and Vocal Ensemble,
  • The Salem HS Madrigals, Vocal Ensemble, and Men's Ensemble,
  • The Visual & Performing Arts Academy @ Salem HS "Vox Harmonia" and "Vox Concordia," and the
  • Regent University Chamber Choir and touring ensemble, "Vox Coelestis."

Don Krudop

Conductor

Dyanna currently serves as the fulltime Music Director, organist, and accompanist at Nimmo United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. She also directs handbell choir, children's music, and teaches piano. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor's in Music Education with an emphasis on piano. For many years she accompanied for private schools and non-profit organizations and taught in her own private studio. She enjoys teaching piano to students of all ages and abilities, singing, and playing harp as a hobby.
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Dyanna Hornbaker

Collaborative Keyboardist

If you are interested in having the Ensemble perform at an event, please contact us at ensemble@virginiabeachchorale.org

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Este proyecto es apoyado en parte por la Comisión de Virginia para las Artes y el National Endowment for the Arts.
Los estados financieros están disponibles en la División Estatal de Asuntos del Consumidor, Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218

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SOBRE NOSOTROS

El Virginia Beach Chorale es reconocido como uno de los conjuntos de artes escénicas con mayor antigüedad en el sureste de Virginia.

Fundada en 1958, su rica historia incluye actuaciones con la banda de la flota atlántica de Estados Unidos, Symphonicity, The Tenors y Kenny Rogers.

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© 2020 by Virginia Beach Chorale. All Rights Reserved.

Virginia Beach Chorale es una organización sin fines de lucro que depende de las generosas donaciones de personas, empresas y organizaciones para completar su misión musical. Descubre cómo puedes ayudar .

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Last update: January 16, 2026
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