By James Bash

PORTLAND, OR -- Erick Lichte, who directs the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church in Portland as well as the Portland State University Man Choir and University Choir, and serves as Associate Conductor of the Oregon Repertory Singers, has been named the Artistic Director designate of the Chor Leoni, is an acclaimed male choir from Vancouver, BC. He will take over duties with Chor Leoni on 2013.