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REPERTORY ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

Lucas Shogren is a multifaceted musician whose style and energy has been sought after across the United States. He is currently the Orchestra Director at Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, where he teaches over 250 students in 6 different ensembles.

In 2022, he was named Conductor of the Repertory Orchestra. Shogren has been a guest clinician and conductor for several national and state festivals and conferences. In 2019, he was the recipient of The Master Teacher: School Orchestra Award from the Minnesota String & Orchestra Teachers Association.

As a composer, Shogren has been commissioned to compose music for various ensembles. He is also the Executive Producer for Good Courage Music Productions, where he currently composes and produces material used in television and film. His music has been published with Wingert-Jones Publications, Carl Fischer Presser, and In The Groove Music.

Shogren is the cellist and co-composer for the original trio Clocks & Clouds. This group has fused classical and rock styles together to create an exciting performance that has inspired audiences across the country.

Mr. Shogren received a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance degree and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, and a Master of Music—Conducting Specialization degree from Colorado State University.