Daniel Gutierrez, head choir director at Nixa secondary schools, is an active conductor, clinician, and presenter nationwide. His accolades include multiple Teacher of the Year awards, state TOTY finalist, Springfield Rotary Award, inclusion in Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, twice the Missouri Choral Directors Association Podium Award, and current semi-finalist for the national Grammy Music Educator award. He has presented at TEDx, regional and national ACDA conferences, all-state choirs, and national choral workshops. Under his direction, his ensembles have won festivals and performed at conferences like the Missouri Music Educators Association and Regional/National ACDA events.