Composers
Aamot,Kirk A
Dr. Kirk Aamot is Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT following the 39ýyear tenure of Lowell Hickman.
Afonso, Jr.,Daniel Rufino
Daniel R. Afonso, Jr. is professor of music and Coordinator of Vocal and Choral Studies at California State University, Stanislaus.
Andaya,Mitos
Mitos Andaya, Associate Professor of Choral Music and Associate Director of Choral Activities at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, teaches undergraduate conducting, graduate choral literature, assists with graduate conducting, and directs the Temple University Singers.
Anderson, Lela
Lela Anderson is a composer, arranger and music educator in Houston, Texas. She earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Music from Prairie View A&M University , where she studied with David Cope, Dr. Robert Henry and Dr. Lucius Wyatt. In addition she has studied with composers Robert Avalon, Paris Rutherford, Dr. Micheal Horvit and Dr. Karim Al–Zand.
Antognini, Ivo
Swiss composer Ivo Antognini (b. 1963) received a degree in piano in 1985 at Lucerne, where he studied with Nora Doallo. He then studied at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern with pianist Joe Haider
Atwood,Scott
Scott Atwood is a published composer with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Duke University and a Masters in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music.
Augustinas,Vaclovas
Vaclovas Augustinas (b.1959) graduated twice from the Lithuanian Academy of Music, receiving diplomas in choir conducting in 1981 (under Prof. Hermanas Perelšteinas) and composition in 1992 (under Prof. Julius Juzeliūnas).
Bailey,Donald
DONALD BAILEY is Director of Choral Activities, Director of the Vocal Division, and the Mary Gibbs Jones Professor of Music at Baylor University where he conducts the A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers, and teaches choral conducting.
Baker,Barbara Wesley
Barbara Wesley Baker, internationally noted conductor and educator, conducts the Women's, Men's, Concert Chorale, Gospel, and Chamber Choirs at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, and for 24 years has directed the Gospel Choir at Colesville United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Banks,Timothy Paul
Timothy Paul Banks teaches conducting, choral literature, and voice courses at Samford University.
Banner,Martin
Martin Banner received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam in upstate New York, and earned the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Temple University, studying with Robert Page.
Barnett,Carol
Composer and flutist Carol Bamett is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where she studied with Dominick Argento, Paul Fetler and Bernhard Weiser.
Barnum,Eric
A conductor and composer, Eric William Barnum continues to passionately seek new ground in the choral field. Working with choirs of all kinds, his collaborative leitmotif endeavors to provide intensely meaningful experiences for singers and audiences.
Bell,Geoffrey Bell
D. Geoffrey Bell made his Canadian national debut as a composer in 1981 at the age of 25. His “Missa Brevis” was the centerpiece of a nationwide broadcast on CBC-FM's “Celebration” program.
Bell,Thomas
Thomas Bell has been the Musical Director of the Mississauga Children's Choir for the past 10 years. He enjoys a multifaceted career as a conductor, teacher, church musician and composer. He began his musical career as a chorister at Salisbury Cathedral, England and later studied music at Durham University. He taught at the London College of Music, and New College Choir School, Oxford, before emigrating to Canada. In addition to his work with the MCC, Thomas teaches music at the Toronto French School, and is the Organist and Choir Director at St. Jude''s Anglican Church, Oakville. His choral compositions are published by Boosey and Hawkes, and Alliance Music Publications.
Bholin,Ragnar
Ragnar Bohlin is renowned as one of the leading choral conductors of the world. Named Director of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus in 2007, he conducts this ensemble regularly in such pieces as Carmina Burana, Handel's Messiah, Bach's Christmas Oratorio and the B Minor Mass and preparing this it for performances under internationally renowned conductors.
Bigler,Dwight
Dr. Dwight Bigler is the Director of Choral Activities at Virginia Tech and the Artistic Director of the Blacksburg Master Chorale.
Bjella,Richard
Richard Bjella, professor of music, was just appointed Director of Choral Studies at Texas Tech University, School of Music
Blake,Alexander Lloyd
Conductor, composer, arranger, singer, and music activist Alexander Lloyd Blake serves as the Choir Director at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA).
Blecker,Andrew
Described by National Public Radio's Sacred Classics as "part of the next generation of exciting composers," Andrew Bleckner studied composition with George Crumb at the University of Pennsylvania, and received a Ph.D. in composition in 1995.
Brewer,David W.
David W. Brewer, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, has performed with choirs throughout the Midwest and Southern Regions; along with international tours through Italy, Austria, and the Czech-Republic. Choral highlights of his career include performing at numerous Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma Music Education Conferences; St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, and St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice; St. Stephens Cathedral in Vienna; and the 2017 American Choral Directors Association Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Aside from performing, David has also been a clinician for choirs in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
Britt,Colin
Colin Britt, originally from Maine, holds a bachelor's degree in music composition from the Hartt School and a master's degree in choral conducting from Yale University.
Butler,Eugene
Eugene Butler has established a solid and respected position in the music world as a composer, conductor, educator, and church musician.
Carrington,Simon
Simon Carrington, Yale University professor emeritus, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in music, performing as singer, double bass player and conductor, first in the UK where he was born, and latterly in the USA.
Chavarría,Vicente
Conductor and composer Vicente Chavarría currently serves as Artistic Director of early music ensembles Flos Campi and La Monarca, both based at USC in Los Angeles, as well as Director of the Gloria Dei Choir in La Habra, California.
Childs, Edwin T.
Ed Childs, born in 1945, is a native of New Hampshire. He studied composition with Jack Goode at Wheaton College, IL (BM), and with Wayne Barlow and Samuel Adler at the Eastman School of Music (PhD).
Cobb, Nancy Hill
Nancy Hill Cobb is Associate Provost Emeritus and retired Professor of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.
Coleman, Ian David
Professor of Music and Department Chair
William Jewell College, Liberty Missouri
Conlon, Joan Catoni
Joan Catoni Conlon taught at the University of Washington and the University of Colorado, retiring after more than 45 years of teaching at many levels.
Corina, John
Dr. John Corina (1928-2014) taught composition, oboe, and theory at the University of Georgia, Athens, and performed with the Georgia Woodwind Quintet for twenty-five years. While there he was a full professor, served as Chairman of Theory and Composition, was a member of the graduate faculty and, in 1985, was awarded the university's teaching excellence Professorship. He has been Professor Emeritus of Music since his retirement in 1991.
Covington, Mitchell
Mitchell Covington is an award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, and educator, working in the San Francisco Bay Area. His compositions include works for orchestra, chorus, stage, film, and television, and his music has been performed throughout the United States and Europe.
Crescenz, Valerie
Valerie Showers Crescenz began piano lessons at age 3 and has been making music ever since. She has a B.S. in Music Education and a M.M. in Piano Performance, both from West Chester State College. She has been an instructor at West Chester State, Penn State (Lima campus) and Delaware County Community College, having taught classes in music theory, music history, and piano.
Da Rold, Manolo
Born in 1976 in Belluno, Italy Manolo Da Rold graduated with a degree in Organ and Organ composition from “A. Steffani” Conservatory in Castelfranco Veneto, and in Sacred Music from “S. Cecilia” Conservatory in Rome with highest honors and laud.
Daley, Eleanor
Born and raised in Parry Sound, Ontario, Eleanor Daley received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Organ Performance from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and holds diplomas in piano and organ from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto and Trinity College, England.
Dandridge, Damon
Prof. Damon H. Dandridge is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Cheyney University.
Davis, Taylor
Taylor Davis (b. 1980) serves as the Director of Music and Worship at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas.
Dearing, James
James Dearing, (October 20, 1943 - November 26, 2010) formerly the director of choral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Music where he studied with Otto-Werner Mueller and Robert Fountain. Before coming to IUP, Dearing was assistant director of the 7th U.S. Army Soldiers Chorus and director of choral studies at the University of Virginia, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and California Polytechnic State University.
Dennard, Brazeal W.
Brazeal Dennard (1929-2010) attended Detroit Public Schools as a youngster and began private music study with such notables as the late Johnnie Reid, Professor S. A. Ratliff, Dean Robert Nolan, Lloyd Murphy, and Virginia Persons.
Diemer, Emma Lou
Emma Lou Diemer was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 24, 1927. Her father, George Willis Diemer, was an educator (college president); her mother, Myrtle Casebolt Diemer, was a church worker and homemaker.
Dijk, Péter Louis van
Born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands (1953), Peter van Dijk settled in South Africa, where he has worked extensively as an orchestral and choral conductor and a teacher.
DiOrio, Dominick
Dominick DiOrio is a composer and conductor who has won widespread acclaim for his contributions to American music.
Doebele, Alexa
Dr. Alexa Doebele is associate professor of music and Director of Choral Activities at Concordia University Wisconsin, where she conducts Kammerchor, Selah, and the Chapel Choir, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, conducting, and choral literature. She joined the CUW faculty in 2009, having taught previously at the University of Wyoming, the University of Colorado, and Front Range Community College.
Draughn, Maurice
Maurice Draughn is a native of Detroit. He began his harp studies at Cass Technical High School with Patricia Terry-Ross, principal harpist of the Michigan Opera Theatre.
Drennan, Patti
Patti Drennan earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree at Oklahoma State University and a Masters of Music Education degree at the University of Oklahoma.
Dubra, Rihards
Rihards Dubra was born in 1964 and studied music theory and composition at the Emīls Dārzinš Music College and the Latvian Music Academy with Juris Karlsons.
Duff, Robert
Robert Duff is the conductor of the Dartmouth Chamber Singers and the Handel Society of Dartmouth College.
Duncan, Stewart
Stewart Duncan is a Bloomington, Indiana–based composer pursuing his Ph.D. in Musicology from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Durham, Justin W.
Dr. Justin W. Durham serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Clemson University where he conducts the Clemson University Singers as well as the Women's Glee Club.
Duson, Dede
Dede Duson is a Texan with music degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston.
Earley, Desmond
Desmond Earley is a Lecturer in Performance at University College Dublin, Director of UCD Choral Scholars and an Artistic Director of UCD Ad Astra Academy.
Edmonds, David
David Edmonds currently serves as Director of Choral Studies at the University of New Mexico.
Edwards, Malcolm V
Malcolm Edwards was born in Halifax, England and immigrated to Canada in 1967.
Ellingboe, Bradley
Bradley Ellingboe has led a wide-ranging career in the world of singing, including accomplishments as a choral conductor, soloist, composer, scholar and teacher.
Emery, Matthew
Dr. Matthew Emery is a Canadian composer who “writes with an honesty which enchants” (Vancouver Sun), and whose music is “profoundly beautiful and moving” (CBC Music).
Enns, Jeff
Jeff Enns is a native of Waterloo Ontario where he grew up surrounded by music. He studied organ, viola and composition at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Epp, Marilyn
A co-founder of the Lawrence Children's Choir (Lawrence, Kansas), Marilyn was the Choir's accompanist/assistant director for 11 years.
Esparza, Eric
Dr. Eric Esparza is the Director of Choral Studies, Vocal Area Coordinator, and Diversity Advocate at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, where he conducts the DePaul Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and Symphonic Choir, and teaches courses in choral music.
Farnell, Laura
Laura Farnell is an active choral composer, clinician, accompanist, and adjudicator who resides in Arlington, Texas.
Forbes, Guy
Guy Forbes is recognized across the country as a gifted composer and conductor.
Fulton, Kenneth
Dr. Kenneth Fulton (Stephanie Landry Barineau Professor of Choral Music and Chair of the Division of Ensembles and Conducting).
Garcia-Novelli, Eduardo
Eduardo García-Novelli is the Director of Choral Studies at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. A native of Argentina, Eduardo is a graduate of the Conservatorio Manuel de Falla and the Conservatorio Juan José Castro, both in his homeland.
Gibbs, Stacey V.
Stacey V. Gibbs matriculated at Kentucky State University where he served as student conductor. He has been in management for over 18 years.
Gilliam, Christopher
Dr. Christopher Gilliam is the Director of Choral Activities at Davidson College where he conducts the Chorale, Davidson's premier choral ensemble, Davidson Singers and the Davidson College Choral Arts Society and Pro Arte Orchestra. Proir to Davidson he served as Associate Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Voice at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he taught voice, choral arranging, three choirs, and was the Artistic Director for the school's annual “Christmas Gala” that attracted thousands of children and adults in eight performances each year.
Godsil, Daniel
Information about Daniel Godsil can be found on his website www.danielgodsil.com.
Goemanne, Noël
Noël Goemanne (December 10, 1926-January 12, 2010), Belgian-born American composer, organist and choral director, is a graduate of the Lemmens Institute of Belgium, where he received the diploma of"Laureate."
Goetze, Mary
Dr. Goetze is recognized for her work as a clinician, composer and conductor.
Gordon, Amy
Amy Gordon is a composer, arranger, singer-songwriter, and vocalist in Los Angeles, CA. Her choral commissions include works for Choral Arts Initiative, Loyola Marymount University Concert Choir, The Los Angeles Belles, The South Bay Chamber Singers, Ramona Convent Secondary School Chamber Choir, Graham Middle School Vocal Ensemble, and Nova Vocal Ensemble for which she serves as composer in residence.
Grotenhuis, Dale
Dale Grotenhuis (1931—2012) retired in 1995 from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, where he served as Director of Choral Activities and taught courses in conducting, choral music education, theory, composition and analys
Grundahl, Nancy
Nancy Grundahl is a conductor, composer and soloist and holds vocal performance degrees from St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota. She is in her ninth season with the Angelica Cantanti Concert Choir.
Hailstork, Adolphus
Composer and College Professor Adolphus Cunningham Hailstork, born April 17th, 1941 in Rochester, New York, began his musical studies with piano lessons as a child.
Harris, Robert A.
Northwestern University professor is Director of the University's choral organizations.
Hatfield, Stephen
Stephen Hatfield is a resident of St. John's, Newfoundland, where he composes for the theatre * Has taught band, chorus, stage band, vocal jazz, guitar, keyboard, steel drum and music appreciation, as well as university English and graduate courses in teaching techniques * Noted for his exciting arrangements of world music, and for his original works which weave influences from diverse cultures into a fresh and distinctive idiom * His choirs have earned gold medals in national festivals, and he has received various awards for his work in education, music and poetry, including the Governor General's Gold Medal * Often featured as a guest conductor and workshop leader throughout the world
Hayes, Mark
Mark Hayes was raised in a creative music environment, beginning piano lessons at ten years of age and developing his improvisational skills early on. His musical talents grew through the support of his family and through playing at church and school events.
Haywood, Carl H.
Carl W. Haywood, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, is a cum laude graduate of Norfolk State University and a recipient of the Master of Sacred Music (organ) and Master of Music (choral conducting) degrees from Southern Methodist University. Dr. Haywood who also received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California is recognized as a superb choral conductor/organist with superior musical acumen.
Helvey, Howard
Howard Helvey (b. 1968) resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he is active as a composer, arranger and pianist; and serves as organist/choirmaster of historic Calvary Episcopal Church. Nationally he is in frequent demand as a guest choral composer, conductor, and speaker.
Hetherington, Rolaine
Rolaine Hetherington, assistant professor of music and applied voice, has been with Friends University since 1993.
Hill, David
David Hill is in his 28th year of teaching and in his eighth year at Lake Jackson Intermediate School. David taught at a number of schools before coming to Lake Jackson growing successful programs at every step.
Hogan, Moses
Moses George Hogan (1957 - 2003) has earned an international reputation as one of America's most gifted African-American pianists and arrangers.
Howard, David
Dr. David Howard is Associate Director of Choral Activities at the University of Oklahoma where he conducts the OU Men's Glee Club, OU Women's Chorus, and Opera Chorus.
Hunt, William A.
Bill Hunt (b. 1931) is a native of southeastern Oklahoma where he was an outstanding high school athlete.
Jancaitis, Holland
Holland Jancaitis has been director of choirs at Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church in Maplewood, New Jersey, since September 2010, bringing a background in classical music and a developing interest in how world music adds to the eclectic ways Christians express their faith.
Jennings, Kenneth
Jennings is an alumnus of St. Olaf College and sang as a member of the St. Olaf Choir as an undergraduate. He received his master's degree from Oberlin College and his doctorate from the University of Illinois.
Johnson, Craig Hella
Craig Hella Johnson has earned a reputation as one of the most respected choral/orchestral conductors in the nation. His performances are consistently praised for their musical integrity and depth of artistry.
Jones, Brian
Brian Jones is the director of choirs at Canton Middle School and Canton High School in Canton, CT, where he teaches four choirs, two chamber ensembles, two a cappella groups, and AP Music Theory. In his 10+ years as a music educator, Brian has been a strong advocate for his young singers, serving CT ACDA as R&R chairs for both middle school and TB repertoire, and is also active in CMEA, having served as a festival ensemble chair at both the middle and high school level.
Kaptein, Lawrence
Lawrence Kaptein is Director of Choral Activities. He conducts the University Choir in addition to teaching choral conducting.
Karl, Dent
Karl Dent, born in Houston, Texas, received his master's degree in vocal performance from the University of North Texas.
Kelly, Nicholas Ryan
Nicholas Ryan Kelly is a composer who draws inspiration from speculative fiction, science, and nature.
King, Margaret
Margaret King (B. Mus. Piano Performance, ARCT Piano Pedagogy, Member of ARMTA) grew up in Swift Current, Saskatchewan where she began her musical studies with her mother, Marilyn King.
Kingsbury, Craig
Craig Kingsbury earned his degree in music composition at the University of Southern California.
Kosche, Kenneth T.
Kenneth T. Kosche is currently Professor of Music at Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, WI) where he directs the Concordia Chorale (chapel choir) and Kammerchor (touring choir), serves as director of the parish music program, and teaches conducting, choral literature, and composing/arranging to undergrads and in the Masters in Church Music degree program. A native Chicagoan, Kosche earned his B.S. in Music Education and M. S. degrees at the University of Illinois (Champaign–Urbana) and D.M.A. in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington (Seattle). A teacher for nearing forty years, he taught first in public schools in Illinois before moving to Seattle for doctoral study.
Lakschevitz, Eduardo
Professor of Music History at the University of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Eduardo Lakschevitz holds a Doctoral degree in Music Education at the same University, and a Masters degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), where he studied with Eph Ehly.
Landes, Rob
Rob Landes began studying the piano at the age of three and made his “debut” on the Art Linkletter House Party program at the age of four.
Lane, Laura
Information about Laura Lane can be found on the Knox College website www.knox.edu.
Lange, Kinley
Kinley Lange has been working as a choral musician for almost 40 years, conducting children, youth, church, civic and professional choirs.
Larkin, Michael
Dr.Michael Larkin is founder and music director of the New Ark Chorale. In addition, Dr. Larkin is chairperson of the Vocal/Choral Department and an artist faculty voice teacher with distinction at the Wilmington Music School in Wilmington, DE where he coordinates the Vocal/Choral Department, teaches studio voice, choral conducting, and conducts the Select Choral Ensemble and the Delaware Youth Symphony.
Larson, Brook Carter
Brook Carter Larson is the new Artistic Director of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix. Before joining Orpheus, Dr. Larson taught Choral Music Education classes at Arizona State University for six years. During his time at ASU, Dr. Larson founded and directed two choirs: the Sun Devil Singers and the ASU Men's Chorus. In addition to directing choir, Larson taught choral methods, supervised student teachers, and coordinated field experience for music education majors. Before his time at ASU, Larson taught at the middle and high school levels.
Lawson, Philip
Philip Lawson, baritone, has for over a decade sung first baritone for The King's Singers and is now the group's principal arranger.
Leininger, Jim
Jim Leininger's career includes over thirty-seven years of experience in both sacred and secular music. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida and Master of Music Education from the University of North Texas.
Lewis, Alicia A.
Alicia A. Lewis has an extensive background as a composer and arranger for voices and a wide variety of instruments.
Lloyd, Thomas
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Vocal Studies, Haverford College
Maddux, David
David Maddux has composed and arranged music in a variety of applications for over three decades. From winning six free accordion lessons in a music store fishbowl drawing as a child, he moved on to surprise his parents by mimicking his sister's John Thompson piano pieces.
Mahraun, Daniel A.
Information about Daniel A. Mahraun can be found on his website www.danielamahraun.com
Marchant, Susan
Director of Choral Activities, Organ, and Harpsichord
Pittsburgh State University
Marshall, Christopher
bio from Christopher Marshall's website http://www.vaiaata.com/composer.html
Mathews, Peter
Peter Mathews was born in 1944 in Vancouver, British Columbia and studied violin and piano under the Toronto Conservatory system.
May, Sarah K.
Sarah May is a pianist, conductor, and composer/arranger based in Indianapolis.
McIntosh, Stuart
Stuart McIntosh has led a wonderfully nomadic life. With his wife, Iona and their two girls he has lived in many different parts of the UK and with extended stays both in Singapore and USA.
McMane, Susan
Susan McMane is Artistic Director of the San Francisco Girls Chorus, where she conducts Chorissima and Virtuose, the organizationýs acclaimed concert, touring, and recording ensembles. Dr. McMane has served on the music faculties of the University of North Dakota and Saint Louis University and was Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the St. Louis Womenýs Chorale.
Mendoza, Michael D.
Michael D. Mendoza (b.1944) is the Director of Choral Activities at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey where he conducts the TCNJ Chorale and the Hillwood Singers.
Miner, Dan
Dan Miner is the Head Choir Director at William B. Travis High School in the metropolitan area of Houston, TX.
Moore, Jim
James A. Moore, Director of Choral Activities at East Texas Baptist University, is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and the University of North Texas.
Morris, Robert L.
Robert L. Morris, a well published composer and arranger, is Director of Choral Activities at Macalester.
Muehleisen, John
John Muehleisen specializes in composing works for choir and solo voice. Since 1996, he has served as Composer–in–Residence and Artistic Advisor for Seattle–based Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble, directed by Loren Pontén and has written more than a dozen works for the group, most recently a choral cycle for women's voices titled After Love, based on poems of Sara Teasdale.
Mulholland, James Quitman
James Quitman Mulholland is Professor of Music at Butler University and Director of Music at First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church.
Narverud, Jacob
Jacob Narverud is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native of Meriden, Kansas, Narverud studied voice performance at Emporia State University and is currently a doctoral student at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where he holds a master's degree in conducting.
Neal, Paul
A native of Louisiana, Paul Andrew Neal continues to build upon a growing career as a versatile musician, serving as conductor and singer for many prestigious institutions.
Neaum, Michael
Michael Neaum (accompanist/arranger) obtained a first class Honours degree in Music at Birmingham University, where he won both the undergraduate and graduate Barber Scholarships.
Nelson, Robert
Robert Nelson received his DMA from the University of Southern California where he studied composition with Ingolf Dahl and Halsey Stevens and opera production with Walter Ducloux.
O’Neil, Stuart P.
Stuart P. O'Neil (b. 1969) has taught vocal and instrumental music in the Kansas public school system for twelve years.
Overland, Corin
Corin Overland is assistant professor of professional practice in Music Education at the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where he teaches courses in choral conducting, choral literature and secondary choral methods.
Page, Nick
Nick Page is a composer, conductor, author, and song leader. From 1983 to 1986, Mr. Page was a conductor with the Chicago Childrenπ's Choir and he currently directs the Mystic Chorale of Boston as well as leading sings and workshops throughout the Americas and Europe.
Palant, Jonathan
Prior to his appointment as Artistic Director of the Turtle Creek Chorale, Dr. Palant was conductor of the Michigan State University Collegiate Choir and Assistant Director of the MSU Men's Glee Club.
Parrotta, Kathryn
Kathryn began singing and playing piano at an early age. She sang with several local choirs and at the age of eight her choral and piano compositions were being performed and recorded.
Patterson, Mark
Mark Patterson is quickly gaining recognition as a composer, music educator and choral clinician. He is a part–time Instructor in the School of Music at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, where he is pursuing a PhD in Music Education.
Pazdziora, Eric M.
Eric M. Pazdziora, b. 1981, expressed an interest in music at an early age, starting piano lessons at age six with Mrs. Melanie Rost.
Pegel, David
Tennessee–native composer David Pegel, b. 1986, completed his doctorate in composition from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. Specializing in Anglican choral repertoire, his works are praised for an “uncanny sense of the marriage of text and music” (Dr. Angela Batey, University of Tennessee).
Pinkston, Dan
Dr. Dan Pinkston teaches courses in music theory, composition, technology, and worship leading.
Porter, Thomas
A native of North Dakota, Tom Porter is a Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at the University of Mary in Bismarck, where he directs the Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz, and teaches music theory, sacred music, and conducting.
Powell, Rosephanye Dunn
Dr. Rosephanye Dunn Powell, Associate Professor of Music, holds degrees from Alabama State University (B.M.E., summa cum laude), Westminster Choir College (M.M. in vocal performance and pedagogy, with distinction), and The Florida State University (D.M. in vocal performance).
Powell, Timothy Michael
Timothy Michael Powell has been lauded as “a skilled composer who understands the voice in all stages of development.”
Prior, Richard
Richard Prior's musical training began in his native England, where he received an undergraduate degree from Leeds University and a doctoral degree in both conducting and composition from Nottingham University.
Qu, Xixian
Mz. Qu Xixian (1919--) composer, born in Shanghai and graduated from the composition dept. of Shanghai National Conservatory of Music in 1948 ; worked mainly in Central Philharmonic Society; had given personal concerts of choral works in 1987,1999 and 2000 in Beijing and Shanghai; had published Qu Xixian Chorus Selections(2003) including 53 pieces, among which, arrangements: Pastoral, Usuli Bacarole, Clouds Flying Over the Unmoving Sky, and original compositions: Flying Petals, Call Me By My Pet Name, The Cuckoos are Singing, etc. still being performed in the 21c. comcerts; had published C.D. and cassette entitled Flying Petals including 16 chorus works in 1995.
Quilichini, Elaine
Elaine Quilichini is recognized for her exceptional musicianship and acclaimed work with choral ensembles.
Quintana, Ariel
Born in Libertador San Martin, Entre Rios, Argentina (in the middle of nowhere), Ariel Quintana started playing piano at the age of 3.
Raines, Alan
Dr. Alan Raines is the Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University. Dr. Raines is a frequent guest conductor and sought after clinician with choruses throughout the United States.
Raminsh, Imant
Information about Imant Raminsh can be found at the following website:
thecanadianencyclopedia.com
Ramos, Evan
Evan Ramos, choir director at Rice Middle School and Jasper High School, Plano, Texas, will have his first published composition “El Dorado!” with Alliance Music Publishing.
Ramsey, Andrea
Andrea Ramsey is a Ph.D student in music education and University Distinguished Fellowship recipient at Michigan State University.
Reed, Jonathan
Jonathan Reed is professor of music and associate director of choral programs at the Michigan State University College of Music.
Reisdorff, Earl J.
Earl Reisdorff is an emergency physician, theatre organist, and jazz pianist with a keen interest in serious contemporary composition. His works have been performed regionally in Michigan, and have been largely instrumental.
Rentz, Earlene
Earlene Rentz received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Montevallo (Alabama) and both Master and Doctoral degrees in Music Education from Florida State University.
Riehle, Kevin
Kevin Riehle is the founder and artistic director of Cantare Houston since 2003 and the director of the Parish Choir of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Houston since June, 2010.
Robinson, Russell
Dr. Russell L. Robinson has been on the faculty since 1984 and is Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Education.
Rodde, James
James Rodde is the Louise Moen Endowed Chair in Music and Director of Choral Activities at Iowa State University.
Rogers, Wayland
A native of Kentucky and currently resides in Chicago Enjoys a career in composition, conducting, singing and teaching
Rose, Cameron Joel
CAMERON ROSE, Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas at Tyler, is an active conductor, composer and arranger across a wide spectrum of music.
Rose, Sheldon
Sheldon Rose is widely known as a pianist, composer/arranger, and educator working with a multitude of young performers in community choirs, schools, musical theatre and summer music camps
Rottsolk, Rebecca
Rebecca J. Rottsolk served as Artistic Director of the internationally renowned Northwest Girlchoir in Seattle, Washington from 1982 to 2001.
Saindon, Marie-Claire
Marie-Claire Saindon is a Franco-Ontarian composer based in Montréal. She began creating in high school, where she wrote and produced her first musical, Jeanne (Joan of Arc).
Sample, Michael
information about Michael Sample can be found on his website www.michaelsample.com
Sandler, Felicia
As a composer, Felicia Sandler has received performances by ensembles all across the United States and in both Eastern and Western Europe.
Santore, Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan Santore is chair of the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance and professor of music theory and composition at Plymouth State University.
Schumacker, Alec
Alec Schumacker is the Director of Choral Activities at Hawai’i Pacific University where he conducts the International Vocal Ensemble and Chorale.
Scroggins, Debra
Debra Scroggins, mezzo-soprano, has sung extensively throughout the United States and in Europe
Shank, Joshua
Joshua Shank's works have been widely performed by educational and professional ensembles alike. His music has been called “jubilant....ethereal” (Santa Barbara News-Press) and “evocative and atmospheric....distilling a sustained mood most impressively” (Gramophone).
Sheets, Thomas
Thomas Sheets is an accomplished conductor whose work with community choruses, academic institutions and opera companies has received widespread acclaim.
Shields, Valerie
Valerie Shields (b. 1951) lives in Seattle, where she is organist at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church and accompanist at Temple de Hirsch Sinai.
Sieving, Robert
Robert Sieving lives in the Twin Cities area after retiring from a career as a high school vocal music teacher and choir director in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Mr. Sieving's Apollo High School choirs appeared in state conventions of the Minnesota Music Educators Association, state and regional conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, numerous collegiate and international choral festivals including Vienna and Mexico City
Siler, John
John Siler is a native of Belmont, N.C. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, where he majored in organ.
Singh, Vijay
Vijay Singh is an active performer, composer, teacher, conductor, and clinician residing in Ellensburg, Washington where he is Associate Professor of Music at Central Washington University.
Singley, III, H.E.
H.E. Singley is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Music from American Conservatory of Music, a Master of Music from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Church Music with organ performance concentration from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Smart, Gary
Gary Smart's career has encompassed a wide range of activities as composer, classical and jazz pianist and teacher.
Steffen, Andrew
Andrew Steffen is a conductor and composer from Wisconsin. He holds a Masters degree in Choral Conducting from Oklahoma State University with Dr. Z. Randall Stroope.
Stroope, Randal Z.
Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has lead concerts in 25 countries, is Artistic Director of two international summer festivals, and has directed music for Vatican mass on 16 different occasions.
Susana, Giorgio
Giorgio Susana is an Italian pianist, composer, educator, choral and orchestral conductor. He has performed in many prestigious concert halls in Italy, France, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Germany, Argentina, Taiwan, and Japan.
Svilainis, Giedrius
Giedrius Svilainis (b.1972) studied at the Lithuanian Academy of Music, the class of choir conducting of Jurijus Kalcas (1992––98) and the class of composition of Osvaldas Balakauskas (1994–98).
Syswerda, Todd
Syswerda graduated Taylor University in 1991, having studied Music Composition under Dr. Frederick B. Shulze. After graduation he headed to Colorado so he could pursue graduate studies in music.
Tam, Jing Ling
JingLing-Tam, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies, has garnered international recognition through her engagements in North America, Europe andSoutheast Asia.
Tate, Brian
An award-winning composer as well as an accomplished and versatile musician and facilitator, Brian Tate attributes the success of his multifaceted career to a love of working with people and a passion for the arts.
Tebay, John
Mr. Tebay received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Biola University and is pursuing a Master's Degree from California State University, Long Beach.
Thomas, Tawn B.
Tawn B. Thomas was born on September 12th, 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida. He now resides in Daytona Beach, Florida with his wife of four years and two year old son
Trinkley, Bruce
Bruce Trinkley teaches composition and orchestration, and conducts the Penn State Glee Club. A native of Pittsburgh, he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in composition from Columbia University, where he studied with Otto Luening, Jack Beeson, Charles Wuorinen, and Mario Davidovsky.
Trotta, Michael John
Michael John Trotta is one of the most “exciting and prominent new composers of choral music,” a sought-after conductor, and dynamic clinician.
Tucker, Paul
Paul Tucker joined the University of Kansas following his completion of a PhD in musical arts with a focus on choral conducting at the University of North Texas, Denton.
Varner, Joan C.
Born and grew up in Oklahoma.
Undergraduate degree in music at Oklahoma Baptist University.
Masters degree in music at University of Oklahoma.
Postgraduate work (post Masters degree) at University of Oklahoma and Arizona State University.
Vozzella, Thomas
Dr. Thomas R. Vozzella has served as a Music Ministry Director/Organist in Massachusetts, Kansas, Missouri, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas since the age of fifteen. In addition to his church positions, he has taught at institutions of higher education in Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, and Kansas.
Vu, Patrick
Patrick Vu is currently pursuing a double major in Vocal Music Education and Music Composition at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Wadsworth, Zachary
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Zachary Wadsworth (b. 1983) has received several composition awards, including first prizes in the 2007 ASCAP / Lotte Lehmann Foundation Art Song Competition, the first Long Leaf Opera One Act Opera Competition, the Boston Choral Ensemble Commission Competition, and the Pacific Chorale Young Composer Competition, a Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, three Morton Gould Young Composers Awards from ASCAP, the Howard Hanson Large Ensemble Prize from the Eastman School of Music, and the Frances E. Osborne Kellogg Memorial Prize from the Yale School of Music. Recordings of his choral works ýO Saving Victimý and ýBeati Quorum Remissae&requo; are available on the Gothic record label.
Wagner, Douglas E.
Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952), a native of Chicago, Illinois, is an internationally recognized composer and arranger.
Walker, Rodney
Rod Walker is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies and Activities at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he conducts the Kansas State Choir, Kansas State Chorale and heads the undergraduate and graduate choral conducting program.
Weber, Betsy Cook
Betsy Cook Weber is Associate Director of Choral Studies for the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston.
Weber, Michael J
Michael J. Weber is the associate director of choral activities at North Dakota State University. He conducts the Madrigal Singers and Statesmen and teaches classes in choral conducting, literature and music education.
White, David Ashley
An active composer in all media, David Ashley White (b. 11 December 1944) enjoys widespread publication and performance of his sacred and secular works.
Wilcken, Geoff
Geoff Wilcken was born in 1972 in Springfield, Minnesota. He has studied composition since 1982 under Drs. Jeffrey Prater and Gary White, both of Iowa State University.
Willoughby, Judith
Conducting and choral music specialist. Founder and music director, Temple University Childrenýs Choir; founder, Choral Society of Montgomery County.
Xiques, David J.
David J. Xiques is professor of music in the School of Music and Dance at San Francisco State University, where he teaches ear training and musicianship classes and directs the University Chorus.
Young, Melissa Roth
Melissa Roth Young grew up in San Antonio, singing in great schools and community choirs. She was a member of the inaugural Children's Chorus of San Antonio under the direction of Marguerite McCormick, the Madison High School Chorale & Madison Avenue, under the direction of Paula Edwards and the Trinity Baptist Church Youth Choir, directed by Tommy Lyons.
Young, Robert H.
Robert H Young (1923-2011)
Born in Santa Cruz, California, April 20, 1923, Robert H. Young attended public schools there until his enlistment in the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1941 to 1945.
Young, Sarah Malin
Sarah Malin Young is a junior high choir director at Knox Junior High School in The Woodlands, Texas. She has been teaching choir for six years and enjoys fostering a love of singing in her students.