MCC Leadership

Artistic Director - Alex Rack

Alex Rack (he/they) is a conductor, singer, and educator currently living in South Minneapolis. Rack is the founding artistic director of the Minneapolis Choir Co-Op (MCC), a vocal ensemble that focuses on creating opportunities for musicians and advocating for local social justice organizations. In addition to the MCC, Rack works as Director of Music Ministries at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church and teaches music at Minneapolis College. You can hear Rack perform with his band Rabeca streaming online, or at local venues throughout the Twin Cities.

Executive Director - Beth Trizna

Beth Trizna (she/her) is a teacher and multidisciplinary artist. She is an active freelance horn player and recently founded Lemonbrass, a brass quintet that premieres works from local composers. She sings with Minneapolis Choir Collective and serves as Executive Director. Beth composes music for brass ensemble and also weaves baskets from willow she forages in overlooked spaces around the Twin Cities.

Operations Director - Elinor Jones

Elinor Jones (they/them) is a Twin Cities choral artist and arts administrator. In addition to singing in the Soprano section and serving as the Operations Director of MCC, Elinor works as the Box Office Supervisor/Education Registrar for Stages Theatre Company. They sing with the VocalEssence Chorus and the Together In Hope Choir. When they are not sending emails, you can catch them playing softball, doting on their pets, and enjoying the beautiful Twin Cities.