Ann Brunson is the assistant Director of Choral Activities at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, where she has been on staff since the fall of 2013. She is the director of Kennedy Singers, Kennedy Chorale, Protégé Prep Show Choir, and Chanteurs Prep Show Choir. In addition, she assists with Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and the Moonlight Express Vocal Jazz ensemble. She also accompanies all of the core choirs. Mrs. Brunson is in her 28th year of working with choirs and professional accompanying. Before being at Kennedy, Mrs. Brunson taught at Regis High School, LaSalle High School, Harding Middle School, Dubuque Senior High School, Central City High School, and Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Brunson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, and a Piano Performance Degree from Mt. Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When she is not in school, Mrs. Brunson enjoys spending time with her husband Matt, their daughters Kaitlyn, Taylor, and Emily, and their dog Ricky. She is usually in a car driving to sporting events, on the sidelines of a basketball court, volleyball court, or soccer field, watching her daughters. Otherwise, she is running, lifting, or kickboxing! Sometimes she even sleeps!
Luigi Enriquez is a music educator and arts advocate who currently serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School. At Kennedy, Mr. Enriquez directs Happiness, Inc. Show Choir, the Kennedy Chamber Choir, the Kennedy Concert Choir, Moonlight Express Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and AP Music Theory. Prior to Kennedy, Mr. Enriquez taught at Iowa City West High School.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Enriquez has maintained an active profile as a vocalist, performing with nationally recognized ensembles including "The American Spiritual Ensemble" and "Stacey V. Gibbs & Just Music." He has earned callback and finalist consideration with internationally respected choral organizations including "Cantus" and "VOCES8." He is a member of the Iowa Choral Directors Association and remains engaged in the state’s broader music community. He currently serves as Music Coordinator at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coralville, Iowa.
Mr. Enriquez earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Luther College and his Master’s degree in Music Education from The University of Kansas.