William Ludtke (Musical Director) began piano instruction at the age of five and organ at the age of fifteen. He received his Bachelor of Music from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and his Master of Music from Holy Names College in Oakland. Mr. Ludtke has been part of the staff and faculties of the Lyric Opera and the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Elmhurst College, several Bay Area Opera Companies and the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. An award winning composer, William's compositions have received broad public and critical acclaim.