Vonnie Elker has been an accompanist with Mankato Children?s Chorus for five years. A music education graduate from Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, Vonnie is currently accompanist for St. Peter Choral Society, Minnesota Valley Chorale, and Mankato East High School. In addition to accompanying, she is a church organist, currently working at the Church of St. Peter, St. Peter, MN. A private piano and organ instructor, Vonnie resides in North Mankato, MN with her husband Royce, and their three children, Danielle, Eric, and Beret.

Mary Schuldt has been the accompanist for the Mankato Children?s Chorus since 1999, performing with the Youth, Concert, and High School choirs of the chorus. She has also been the accompanist for the Mankato West high school choirs for the past nine years. Mary has held various church music positions and is currently the organist at St. John?s Episcopal Church, Mankato. She has been an organ recitalist in local AGO sponsored events and is a frequent choral and instrumental accompanist for area musicians. She also gives private instruction for both piano and organ students.

Mary received a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education and music from Concordia College, St. Paul where she also studied organ with Dr. Paul Manz. She resides in Mankato with her husband, Doug and children Erika, Kristine, Todd and Michael.