Get to know John

What have you been up to recently?
"Last May, I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in History and Islamic Studies. Currently, I'm pursuing a Certificate in Persian from the University of Maryland."
How long have you been singing in choirs?
“Eleven years"
What is your favorite musical memory?
"It's so hard to pick just one, but going to my first professional concert (Chanticleer, circa 2014) was certainly a formative experience."
Do you have any special talents or interests outside of music?
"I love cooking, hiking, and reading."
What's your favorite place you've hiked?
"Either Big Bend National Park or Glacier National Park."
Who is your favorite composer?
"Arvo Pärt."
Who's your favorite non-classical musical artist?
"Freddie Gibbs"
What song have you not been able to stop listening to?
"TENGO SUERTE by Masayoshi Takanaka."
What's your favorite thing about singing in Lux?
“Singing with my friends and seeing how far we've come."
What’s your favorite song you've sung with Lux?
“Any of the Bruckner we've done."
What's your favorite holiday and why?
"Christmas. I just really love the lights and the feeling of being around people you care about in winter."
Earth, fire, water, or air?
Water
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
"Morning person"

John Mullan is a ten-season member of Lux. Previously, he sang in the Maryland Boy Choir from 2009-2012, Voices of DeMatha from 2012-2016, Maryland's All-State Chorus from 2013-2016, and NAfMe's All-Eastern Chorus in 2015. He currently goes to the University of Pennsylvania where he studies history (occasionally). He sings there with Penn's Renaissance Choir, Ancient Voices. Besides choir, John enjoys spending time with his fraternity brothers and searching desperately for usable pianos on campus.​​​

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