Milwaukee Magazine reports that the Bel Canto Chorus has named its next artistic director, Johnathan Laabs (MM 2017, Choral Conducting). Laabs assumes the role following the retirement of Music Director Richard Hynson and Assistant Conductor Michelle Hynson. Laabs has been an active conductor, clinician, performer, and music educator throughout the Midwest. Prior to being named artistic director at Bel Canto, Laabs served in the same capacity at Canticum Novum.