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The Aurora University music department welcomes Illinois composer, Lee Kesselman as its guest for the fall choral concert. The College of DuPage and area high school choirs will join in a celebration of Kesselman's many contributions to the choral arts. AU choirs will present a concert of his music, culminating with an all-choirs' performance. Lee R. Kesselman has been the director of choral activities at College of DuPage since 1981. Conductor, pianist, teacher and award-winning composer, he directs the DuPage Chorale, New Classic Singers, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. In demand as a guest conductor and clinician, Kesselman has conducted opera and musical theatre throughout his career. A member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and recipient of over 20 ASCAP awards, Kesselman’s many compositions have been published by Boosey & Hawkes, Roger Dean Music, Colla Voce and Kesselman Press. He currently serves as president of the Illinois Choral Directors Association.