Francisco J. Núñez, a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year, is a composer, conductor, visionary, leading figure in music education, and the artistic director/founder …
María Guinand received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from the University of Bristol, England, in 1976 and 1982, respectively. She then earned a Choral Conductor Diploma from the …
Annie Powell is in her fifth year of teaching at the College of Idaho, and loves her job and her students! She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from …
Dr. David Dickau is a choral conductor and composer residing in Boise, Idaho. He retired in May 2019 from a career as Director of Choral Activities at Minnesota State University, Mankato. As a part of his …
Sarah Davids is the director of the ISU Children’s Chorus and has enjoyed this position for the past 17 years. The ISU Children’s Chorus is a community choir for children …
Ryan Olsen has had a very diverse music career. In his early years, Ryan sang opera professionally throughout the United States, in Canada, and in Europe. He performed leading and supporting roles …
A. Quinn Van Paepeghem began teaching at Northwest Nazarene University in the fall of 2016. His current responsibilities at Northwest Nazarene University include the Northwesterners vocal jazz ensemble, Choral Methods, …
Seth McMullen has served as Director of Choirs at Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho since 2003. Under his award-winning direction, the choral program at Eagle has established a reputation …
Corrina Steinbach has served as Director of Choirs at Vallivue High School in Caldwell, ID since 2016. Under her direction, the choirs have received superior ratings at local Festivals each …
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