Who We Are
The Valley Chamber Chorale (VCC) is a strong community voice for the Saint Croix Valley based in Stillwater, MN. It is the only highly skilled amateur choir in the vicinity and has been a beloved cultural asset since 1975. It's voices range in age from 19-70 and reach an audience of 1,600 people each year. VCC members are from all walks of life, as are its patrons.
Our History
The Valley Chamber Chorale was originally formed in 1975 as a creative outlet for adults with previous musical experience who sought an opportunity to perform sophisticated works not normally attempted by church choirs and other singing groups. The Chorale was incorporated in 1977, is a nonprofit organization, and is a member of Chorus America. The 2025/2026 season will be the Chorale's 51st year! Carol Carver, the founding Artistic Director, directed the Chorale for 40 years. Ten years ago she passed the baton to the current Artistic Director, Daryl Timmer.
Our Mission
Embrace the challenge of performing diverse and compelling music to stir emotions and delight our patrons.
artistic director daryl timmer
Daryl Timmer was appointed Artistic Director of the Valley Chamber Chorale (VCC) in 2017 after serving as Interim Artistic Director and being a long-time singer member and Assistant Director. With nearly 30 years of involvement in the Chorale, Daryl brings a deep passion for choral music, thoughtful programming, and an engaging approach that connects both singers and audiences. His leadership has been marked by a balance of beloved choral classics and fresh, diverse repertoire, inviting both singers and audiences to embark on rewarding musical journeys.
In 2021, Daryl retired after 34 years as a music educator in Minnesota public schools, including 20 years as Director of Choirs at Woodbury High School where he directed multiple curricular and extracurricular ensembles. Under Daryl’s direction, his choirs earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship, attention to detail, and expressive sensitivity.
Beyond his work with the VCC and in education, Daryl is deeply engaged in the broader choral community. He is a member of ACDA, ACDA-MN and Chorus America. Daryl has served on the ACDA-MN Board of Directors and currently chairs the Scholarship Committee of ACDA-MN’s F. Melius Christiansen Endowment Fund. He is also committed to mentoring emerging conductors and supporting choral music across the state. Daryl is honored to have been named as the 2025 ACDA-MN Choral Director of the Year!
With a career marked by dedication, excellence, and a genuine love for the art of singing, Daryl continues to inspire and lead with warmth, passion, and a deep commitment to sharing the joy of choral music with the community.
collaborative pianist erin roe
Erin Roe is a pianist living in Minneapolis, MN. She teaches piano and theory to a wide range of students in the Twin Cities; she also works extensively with choirs of all ages, sizes, and abilities. In addition to the Valley Chamber Chorale, she works regularly with the Treble Tones Chorus in Robbinsdale, MN, the Apollo Club in Minneapolis, MN, the White Bear Lake High School choirs, and the Adath Jeshurun congregation in Minnetonka, MN. For the past eight summers she has worked as the rehearsal pianist for musical productions at Trollwood Performing Arts School in Moorhead, MN. Erin occasionally serves as music conductor for community musical productions within the Twin Cities and performs regularly in both solo and chamber settings. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from St. Olaf College.
THE SINGERS
Valley Chamber Chorale members are talented singers committed to a high standard of performance. Just as our concerts display a dynamic diversity in programming and instrumentation, our singers reflect marvelous variety.
Our members are educators and students, physicians and attorneys, stay-at-home moms, clergy, corporate executives and professional musicians. Some have sung with the Chorale for more than 30 years – some are new!
Chorale members tend to be actively involved in the community and sing with the group as a way to share the gift of music with our St. Croix Valley audiences. There are those who travel as far as 80 miles and some who walk down the block to meet for our Monday night rehearsals. The group is very welcoming toward new members.
2025/2026 Community Partners