Guest Conductors

Guest Conductors

Browse below to see further information on our guest conductors.

Christopher Chapman

June 1, 2008 - Carnegie Hall
Garðar Cortes graduated as a soloist and voice teacher from the Royal Academy of Music and Watford School of Music, England, in 1968 and 1969. His principal tutor was Joyce Herman Allen. He pursued further voice studies with Lina Pagliughi in Italy and Prof. Helene Karusso in Vienna, and lieder interpretation with Prof. Dr. Erik Werba.

Garðar Cortes

June 14, 2008 - Carnegie Hall
Garðar Cortes graduated as a soloist and voice teacher from the Royal Academy of Music and Watford School of Music, England, in 1968 and 1969. His principal tutor was Joyce Herman Allen. He pursued further voice studies with Lina Pagliughi in Italy and Prof. Helene Karusso in Vienna, and lieder interpretation with Prof. Dr. Erik Werba.

Hank Dahlman

June 29, 2008 - Carnegie Hall
Hank Dahlman is Professor of Music, Director of Choral Studies, and Director of Graduate Studies in Music at Wright State University, where he serves as the conductor of the WSU Collegiate Chorale and Chamber Singers.

Darren Dailey

June 29, 2008 - Carnegie Hall
A nationally-recognized clinician and conductor, Darren Dailey has presented workshops for the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, Organization of Kodály Educators, North Carolina Chapter of American Choral Directors Association, Massachusetts and New Jersey Chapters of the Music Educator's Association, and many universities.

Eph Ehly

February 16, 2009 - Lincoln Center
A research article published in the AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS JOURNAL named Eph Ehly "one of the most sought-after choral conductors/clinicians". He has conducted over 80 ALL-STATE CHOIRS, and over 600 FESTIVAL ENSEMBLES.

Janet GalvÁn

May 26, 2008 - Lincoln Center, March 22, 2009 - Lincoln Center
Dr. Janet Galván, Professor of Music at Ithaca College, conducts the Ithaca College Women's Chorale, the Ithaca College Chorus, and is Artistic Director for the Ithaca Children's Choir.

Vance George

February 15, 2009 - Lincoln Center
Vance George's performances and recordings have been lauded by audiences and critics alike. Today he is guest conducting and mentoring young conductors after serving as Chorus Director of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus from 1983-2007.

Greg Gilpin

June 6, 2009 - Carnegie Hall
Greg Gilpin is the Creative Director of School Music Publications for Shawnee Press. He is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor's degree in vocal music education, K-12.

Jonathan Griffith

February 16, 2009 - Lincoln Center , May 23, 2009 - Lincoln Center
The co-founder of Distinguished Concerts International New York, Dr. Jonathan Griffith is an active conductor, educator, lecturer, and consultant. His many conducting credits in this country and abroad include the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City; Manhattan Philharmonic and New England Symphonic Ensemble, both in performances at Carnegie Hall; The European Symphony Orchestra, Spain; and several regional orchestras and choruses in the U.S.

Mark Hayes

June 6, 2009 - Carnegie Hall
Today Hayes' vocal and instrumental writing is widely acclaimed and performed across the nation. He is well-known for his unique choral settings which draw from such diverse styles such as gospel, jazz, pop, folk, and classical to achieve a truly "American sound."

Rob Klevan

A graduate summa cum laude from the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific, Robert B. Klevan pursued his post-graduate studies at DePaul University in Chicago, and at UOP where he received a Masters of Music Degree.

John Mackey

May 23, 2009 - Lincoln Center
John Mackey's works have been performed at the Sydney Opera House; the Brooklyn Academy of Music; Carnegie Hall; the Kennedy Center; Weill Recital Hall; Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival; Italy's Spoleto Festival; Alice Tully Hall; the Joyce Theater; Dance Theater Workshop; and throughout Italy, Chile, Japan, Colombia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, England, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Joseph Martin

June 6, 2009 - Carnegie Hall
Joseph Martin, a native of North Carolina, earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Subsequently he earned a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Texas, Austin.

Francisco J. Núñez

May 26, 2008 - Lincoln Center, March 22, 2009 - Lincoln Center
Born in New York City of Dominican descent, Francisco J. Núñez is a composer, conductor, a leading figure in music education, and a visionary, whose strongly held ideas have resulted in the critical and popular success of the award-winning Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC), a chorus of 250 young people from 8 through 18 of all ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds.

Randy Pagel

May 31, 2009 - Carnegie Hall
Randy Pagel has conducted at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. C., and Orchestra Hall in Chicago, and at state, division, and national conventions for both the American Choral Directors Association and the Music Educators National Conference.

Timothy Michael Powell

June 14, 2008 - Carnegie Hall
Dr. Timothy Michael Powell is an accomplished conductor and composer. He is the Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at Lee College and directs the Lee College Chorale and the Baytown Community Chorus.

Abel Ramirez

May 23, 2009 - Lincoln Center
Assistant Professor, Director of Bands, Conductor of the International Honor’s Wind Symphony, and Conductor of the California State University, Los Angeles Wind Ensemble, Abel Ramirez holds the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Wind Conducting from UCLA where he studied with Professor Thomas Lee. Dr. Ramirez also earned an MME from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and a BME from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Darcy Reese

June 20, 2008 - Lincoln Center
Darcy Reese is the producer and director of "Shakin' the Rafters." In her 21st year of teaching at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, she has brought her choirs to New York City seven times to perform in various venues throughout the city including Carnegie Hall, St. John The Divine, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Dwight Uphaus

June 6, 2009 - Carnegie Hall
Dwight Uphaus, DMA holds degrees from ASU and UMKC. A life-long music educator, he has taught both choral and instrumental music. His teaching experience ranges from middle school through high school, college and seminary.

Richard Weymuth

March 16, 2008 - Carnegie Hall
Dr. Richard Weymuth is a native of Cole Camp, Missouri. He began his career in 1967 and has taught vocal music from the kindergarten to university level until his retirement.