Leroy G. Kromm, the director of San Jose Symphonic Choir (SJSC) since 1985, received two bachelor’s degrees in applied music and music education and a master’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Illinois, Urbana. 

     Maestro Kromm has achieved widespread recognition as a versatile conductor, soloist, pianist and teacher. In addition to SJSC, Kromm is music director of the Monterey Symphony Chorus, Head of Music Ministries at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Saratoga, and is a full-time member of the collegiate voice faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, formerly serving as Co-Chair.

      As a singer, Kromm has performed with major orchestras throughout the U.S. including the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and has several recording credits, including Harmonia Mundi and Helicon labels.

     Under his inspiring direction, SJSC has flourished and grown in size and musicianship. Notable recent performances include Handel’s complete “Messiah”, Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion,” both with period instruments, and the world premiere of Henry Mollicone’s “Beatitude Mass”.

 

     SJSC has seen the world on many concert tours with Kromm, from Spain to Scandinavia, from Italy to Australia, and from the missions and vineyards of California to the chancel of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC during their summer tour of 2009. His wide reputation has afforded him opportunities to also serve as guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and consultant to many groups and organizations throughout the US.

 

 

  Leroy G. Kromm, the director of San Jose Symphonic Choir (SJSC) since 1985, received two bachelor’s degrees in applied music and music education and a master’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Illinois, Urbana. 

     Maestro Kromm has achieved widespread recognition as a versatile conductor, soloist, pianist and teacher. In addition to SJSC, Kromm is music director of the Monterey Symphony Chorus, Head of Music Ministries at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Saratoga, and is a full-time member of the collegiate voice faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, formerly serving as Co-Chair.

      As a singer, Kromm has performed with major orchestras throughout the U.S. including the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and has several recording credits, including Harmonia Mundi and Helicon labels.

     Under his inspiring direction, SJSC has flourished and grown in size and musicianship. Notable recent performances include Handel’s complete “Messiah”, Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion,” both with period instruments, and the world premiere of Henry Mollicone’s “Beatitude Mass”.

 

     SJSC has seen the world on many concert tours with Kromm, from Spain to Scandinavia, from Italy to Australia, and from the missions and vineyards of California to the chancel of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC during their summer tour of 2009. His wide reputation has afforded him opportunities to also serve as guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and consultant to many groups and organizations throughout the US.