As part of its Second Annual Advent Concert Series, St. Mark's Episcopal Church - Evanston, welcomes Robert McConnell, a talented and recognized conductor, composer, pianist, organist and teacher. McConnell holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition and a Master of Music degree in Orchestral Conducting from Northwestern University. He has worked in church music since childhood, and has since gained experience performing sacred music from a wide range of styles and traditions.