Who We Are
A Tradition of Choral Excellence
The Chamber Singers of Keene is a select choral ensemble dedicated to the performance of choral music spanning centuries of human creativity — from the soaring polyphony of the Renaissance to the bold harmonies of the contemporary age.
Based in Keene, New Hampshire, our singers bring professional-caliber musicianship and a deep love of the choral art to audiences throughout the region. We perform two concerts each year and are committed to both the preservation of the great choral canon and the championing of new voices in composition.
Under dedicated artistic leadership, the Chamber Singers of Keene has cultivated a distinctive sound — intimate, expressive, and refined — that has made it a beloved fixture of the Keene arts community.
Dr. Brian Dukeshier
Artistic Director, Chamber Singers of Keene
Dr. Brian Dukeshier is a skilled and passionate conductor dedicated to enriching communities through choral excellence. He is excited to begin his tenure as Artistic Director for the Chamber Singers of Keene, where he brings a collaborative spirit and a commitment to artistic growth and accessibility.
Dr. Dukeshier holds a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting from Messiah University and a Doctor of Arts in Choral and Orchestral Conducting from the University of Northern Colorado. His academic training is matched by broad practical experience leading a variety of ensembles across genres and settings, from chamber choirs to symphonic collaborations. He has worked with all levels of singers — volunteer, auditioned and non-auditioned, university students, and professional musicians. As a professional pianist and collaborative pianist with the Colorado Symphony and Chorus, he has worked with numerous world-renowned conductors and singers.
Known for his expressive conducting style and thoughtful programming, Dr. Dukeshier has developed a reputation for building meaningful connections between performers and audiences. Through his leadership, CSK is building on its tradition of excellence while cultivating deeper community partnerships and pursuing ambitious artistic goals. In addition to his conducting work, Dr. Dukeshier is a dedicated educator and mentor, committed to fostering the next generation of musicians and advocates for the choral arts.
He and his wife, Laura, reside in Northwood, NH. They have four adult children, and their first grandchild was born in February.
Kirsten Becker Davis
Collaborative Pianist, Chamber Singers of Keene
Kirsten Becker Davis is a classical pianist, teacher, and composer from southern New Hampshire. A summa cum laude graduate of Keene State College, she studied with Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanova, Dr. Matthew Odell, and Dr. Carleen Graff, and received awards including the Presser Scholar and winner of the 2020 KSC Concerto Competition.
She is currently on staff at Keene State College as a collaborative pianist and piano instructor. She also collaborates with many ensembles and festivals in the Monadnock region, including the Chamber Singers of Keene, Music on Norway Pond, and Viva Bach Peterborough.
An active composer with over seventy original works and two albums to her credit, she performs as both soloist and collaborator, celebrated for her thoughtful musical approach and dynamic artistry.