Now celebrating his 27th year as The MasterSingers' artistic director, Jim Elsberry has dedicated his life to music. For more than 40 years, he has studied, performed, composed, arranged, taught and directed music of all kinds. A renowned leader in the choral arts, Mr. Elsberry has produced a proliferation of unique choral arrangements, many created specifically for The MasterSingers' performances. Of Mr. Elsberry and his work, Mormon Tabernacle Choir Director Craig Jessop has said, "The exceptional arrangements of Jim Elsberry are world-class. His great talents have given the ensemble a repertoire that is vibrant and dynamic." Mr. Elsberry is currently the Director of Choral Music and Jazz Studies at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska.