Caron DMA 735 Montclair St. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 [email protected]; (412) 719-7788 Citizenship: Canadian; USA Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)

EDUCATION Doctor of Musical Arts (Choral Conducting), University of 2013 Elmer Iseler National Graduate Fellowship in Choral Conducting Dissertation: Moved to Learn: Dalcroze Applications to Choral Pedagogy and Practice

Master of Music (Choral Conducting), The Ohio State University 2003

Master of Arts (Vocal Pedagogy), The Ohio State University 2003

Artist Diploma (Voice Performance), Western University 2001

Bachelor of Music (Honours Music Education), Western University 2000 Gold Medal in Music Education Board of Governors Music Award

Certifications Dalcroze Eurhythmics License (in progress) 2018–present Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Associate of the Royal Conservatory (Voice Performance) 2013 Royal Conservatory of Canada Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate 2011 Lucy Moses School at the Kaufman Music Center, New York, NY Grade 10 (Piano) 2000 Royal Conservatory of Canada

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music, Ensembles Coordinator 2015–present Duquesne University (Mary Pappert School of Music), Pittsburgh, PA Artistic Director and Founder 2013–present Halifax Choral Conducting Institute, Halifax, NS HCCI Women Conductor’s Intensive, Halifax, NS (2019–present) Music Director 2017–present Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Associate Conductor 2013–15 Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Toronto, ON Lecturer 2013–15 (Faculty of Music), Toronto, ON University of Toronto ( Institute for Studies in Education), Toronto, ON Visiting Assistant Professor of Music and Interim Director of Choral Activities 2012–13 Trinity Western University (School of Arts, Media and Culture), Langley, BC Lecturer and Conductor 2011–12 Dalhousie University (Department of Music), Halifax, NS Graduate Assistant 2008–11 University of Toronto (Faculty of Music), Toronto, ON Conductor and Music Teacher 2007–11 St. Michael’s Choir School, Toronto, ON Director of Music 2005–7 Salem Academy and College, Winston-Salem, NC Associate Conductor 2006 National Youth Choir of Canada, Edmonton, AB Chorus Master 2003–7 Tar River Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Rocky Mount, NC K-12 Music Teacher 2003–5 Rocky Mount Academy, Rocky Mount, NC Associate Conductor 2004 College Light Opera Company, Falmouth, MA

TEACHING

Graduate Courses Directed Studies in Choral Conducting Duquesne University Voices of Spirit Duquesne University Pappert Chorale Performance and Pedagogy (Spring 2021)

Undergraduate Courses Basic Conducting Choral Conducting Advanced Conducting Advanced Choral Methods Practices and Principles of Music Education Voice Education Vocal Pedagogy for Young Choirs Curriculum and Instruction in Music (Inner-City Cohort) Music Theory Laboratory Aural Skills (Second Year) Aural Skills (First Year) Aural Skills (Preparatory) Music Theory (Preparatory) Introduction to Sight-Singing and Music Theory Diction for Singers Duquesne University Voices of Spirit Duquesne University Pappert Chorale Duquesne University Singers Trinity Western University Chamber Singers Trinity Western University Chamber Choir Trinity Western University Chorus Dalhousie Coro Collegium Dalhousie Chamber Choir University of Toronto Master Chorale

Supervision Duquesne University, 2015–20 Part-time Faculty in Ensembles Conductor of University Singers (2016–20) Conductor of Pappert Men’s Chorale (2015–18) Graduate Assistants Choral Accompanists Ensembles Librarian University of Toronto, 2013–15 Graduate Assistants

Choral Conducting Recitals Julianna Grabowski, M.M. Performance, Duquesne University, April 2020 (cancelled) Skylar Bunk, M.M. Performance, Duquesne University, March 2017 Colin Farley, M.M. Performance, Duquesne University, March 2016

Conducting Competitions Natalie Tomaro, 2nd Prize, American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Conducting Competition, November 2018

Thesis Committees Goodwin, M. (2017). Organ pedagogy: From Bach to Vierne. M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University. Lobe, M. (2016). A history of instrumental sacred music: A rationale for its restoration in the liturgy of American Christian churches. M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University. Lowery, B. (2016). Psalms for practical worship: A daily mass psalter for the Saint Anne Novena. M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University. Lapisardi, E. (2016). Lorenzo Perosi: Forgotten Cecilian. M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University.

Oral Exam Committees Maura Goodwin, M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University, May 2017 Matthew Lobe, M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University, December 2016 Brendan Lowery, M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University, December 2016 Emily Lapisardi, M.M. Sacred Music, Duquesne University, December 2016 Brian Stahl, M.M. Music Education, Duquesne University, April 2016

Audition Preparation Samuel Froehlich, B.S. Music Education, Duquesne University M.M. Choral Conducting audition preparation (Spring 2019) Connor Doran, B.S. Music Education, Duquesne University M.M. Choral Conducting audition preparation (Fall 2016) Accepted into M.M. Choral Conducting at Eastman School of Music, (Graduated May 2019)

RESEARCH

Research Studies Daley, C. & Rusiewicz H. L. (2019–20). The impact of gestures on technical and artistic performance in higher education-based vocal training. • Data collection (January 2019–February 2020) • Rating and statistical analysis (February 2020–April 2020) Marzuola, N. J. (2019). An investigation of Dalcroze-inspired embodied movement within undergraduate conducting coursework. [Ph.D. Dissertation, Case Western Reserve University] • Daley featured as one of two conductor-educators in study

Refereed Journal Articles Daley, C., & Rusiewicz H. L. (in press). Manual mimicry in the teaching and learning of phonemes for singing. Journal of Singing. Daley, C. (2018). Reimagining conductor score study through the principles of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze’s eurhythmics. Choral Journal 58(8), 18–26.

Manuscripts in Preparation Daley, C. The embodied conductor: A Dalcroze approach to score study, rehearsal, and gesture. Manuscript in preparation (Book Proposal: Preparing for submission to GIA Publications, July 2020.) Daley, C., Marchetti, G. & Ruane, M. Injury prevention for conductors: Awareness, prevention and intervention. Manuscript in preparation. (Article: Preparing for submission to Choral Scholar, May 2020). Daley, C. Generating gestures: Using Dalcroze Eurhythmics to prepare to conduct. Manuscript in preparation. (Book entry: The Choral Conductor’s Companion, edited Brian J. Winnie. Meredith Music Publications, May 2020)

Other Publications Daley, C. & Rusiewicz, H. L. (in press). Spatiotemporal hand-gesturing in the teaching and learning of non-native speech sounds in singing [abstract]. International Journal of Research in Choral Singing (8). Daley, C. (in press). Finding kinesthesia: Introducing movement-based learning in the voice studio and choral rehearsal. Voice Foundation Newsletter 24(2). Daley, C. (2019). Teacher resource guide: Cantate Domino. In H. Apfelstadt (Ed.), Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 5). Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2019). Teacher resource guide: Miniwanka. In H. Apfelstadt (Ed.), Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 5). Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2019). Teacher resource guide: Snow angel. In H. Apfelstadt (Ed.), Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 5). Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2019). Teacher resource guide: Lover’s chant. In H. Apfelstadt (Ed.), Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 5). Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2019). Teacher resource guide: V’la l’bon vent. In H. Apfelstadt (Ed.), Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 5). Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2018). More than a playlist: Concert programming as curatorial practice. Anacrusis 36(3). Daley, C. (2017). Slow conducting: Finding timelessness and pleasure in podium work. Anacrusis 36(1). Daley, C. (2017). Teacher resource guide: Psalm 100. In J-M. Scheibe (Ed.) Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 4), 338–43. Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2017). Teacher resource guide: Ah! si mon moine voulait danser. In J-M. Scheibe (Ed.) Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 4), 531–6. Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2017). Teacher resource guide: Rise up, my love, my fair one. In J-M. Scheibe (Ed.) Teaching music through performance in choir (Vol. 4), 629–33. Chicago: GIA Publications. Daley, C. (2017). Structuring choral warm-ups for chorister success, part II: Developing musicianship skills. PMEA News 81(3), 46–7. Daley, C. (2016). Structuring choral warm-ups for chorister success, part I: Developing the choral instrument. PMEA News 81(2), 34–5. Daley, C. (2016). Embodied sound: A resource reference guide on the use of movement in choral Conducting and rehearsing. Journal of the American Choral Foundation - Research Memorandum Series 209, 1–7. Daley, C. (2016). Conducting in fours: Team-based podium leadership and the summer singers. Anacrusis 35(1), 32–3. Daley, C. (2016). Maestra matters: Women’s leadership in choral music-making and community-building.” Anacrusis 34(3), 38–40. Daley, C. (2016). Expanding definitions: Parole officers and the new chorister perspective. Anacrusis 34(2), 42–3. Daley, C. (2015). What advice would you give your 24-year-old self? Reflective practice on the podium. Anacrusis 33(3). Daley, C. (2015). It’s lonely up here: Building supportive frameworks for conductor teaching and learning. Anacrusis 33(2). Daley, C. (2014). Lifelong learning: Tuning in to conductor continuing education. Anacrusis 33(1). Daley, C. (2014). I am the song: Teaching choral skills-internalization through embodied pedagogy - Part 2. Anacrusis 32(3). Daley, C. (2014). I am the song: Teaching choral skills-internalization through embodied pedagogy - Part 1. Anacrusis 32(2). Daley, C. (2012). A whole-body approach to choral teaching and learning: Dalcroze Eurhythmics in action in the choral context. Canadian Music Educator 52(4). Daley, C. (2008). Dalcroze Eurhythmics for conductors: Applications for score study, gesture, rehearsal and performance. Being Music 2(2).

Grants and Fellowships Daley, C. (2019–21). Presidential Scholarship Award, Duquesne University, $5000. Daley, C. (PI) and Rusiewicz, H. L. (2018–20). Faculty Development Grant, Duquesne University, $9700. Daley, C. (2017). Fellow of the International Conductors Exchange Program, American Choral Directors Association and Asociación Argentina para la Música Coral, Buenos Aires and La Plata, Argentina.

Invited Talks Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY), March 2021 Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, OH), April 2020 (postponed to Fall 2020) Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati, OH), March 2020 (postponed to Fall 2020) Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association Region III Fall Workshop (State College, PA), October 2019 West Virginia University, American Choral Director’s Association Student Chapter (Morgantown, WV), April 2019 Carnegie Mellon University Winter Dalcroze Workshop (Pittsburgh, PA), February 2017 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 Professional Development Event (Pittsburgh, PA), October 2015 Toronto District School Board Music Teacher In-services (Toronto, ON), March 2014 and 2015 Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Conductor’s Symposium (Toronto, ON), January 2014 and 2015 Toronto District School Board Music Teacher In-services (Toronto, ON), March 2014 Humber College (Toronto, ON), March 2013 and 2014 Dalcroze Society of Canada (Toronto, ON), February 2013 University of Toronto Choral Conductor’s Symposium (Toronto, ON), July 2012 Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (Toronto, ON), May 2012 and 2013 Acadia University (Wolfville, NS), March 2012 University of Edward Island (Charlottetown, PEI), March 2012 University of Toronto Band Conductor’s Symposium (Toronto, ON), July 2011 Kodály Society of Nova Scotia (Halifax, NS), March 2008

Panels Andrews N., Daley, C. (Moderator), Ingari, R., Langager, G., and Zaugg, M. (May 2020). Conducting change: Trends and innovations in conductor education and professional development. Panel presentation at Choral Canada’s Podium Conference, Montréal, QC. (Conference cancelled) Daley, C., Douma, J., Ferrell, M. (Moderator), Joseph, D., and Powell, W. (March 2020). Remote lessons and gesture: Ideas for teaching conducting students virtually. Panel presentation (online) for National Collegiate Choral Organization. Apfelstadt, H., Daley, C. (Moderator), Edmundson, M., Solomon, M., and Willer, B. (June 2017). Choral leadership from the maestra perspective. Panel presentation at Chorus America’s National Conference, Los Angeles, CA. Brenneman, J., Brooks, A., Cairns, D., Daley, C. (Moderator), and Ries, A. (May 2016). Maestra matters: Women’s leadership in choral music-making and community-building. Panel presentation at Choral Canada’s Podium Conference, Edmonton, AB.

Conference Presentations Daley, C. & Rusiewicz H. L. (2020). Spatiotemporal hand-gesturing in the teaching and learning of non- native speech sounds in singing. Poster presentation (online) at the American Choral Directors Association Symposium for Research in Choral Singing. Daley, C. & Rusiewicz H. L. (2020). Integrating manual mimicry cues in the management of speech productions objectives. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. (Conference cancelled) Daley, C. (2019). High five! Using hand gestures to teach vocal technique and choral musicianship. Presentation at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Summer Conference, Harrisburg, PA. Daley, C. (2019). Meaningful movement: Using the body to your best musical advantage. Presentation at the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Daley, C. (2018). More than a playlist: Concert programming as curation. Presentation at the American Choral Directors of Pennsylvania Summer Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Daley, C. (2018). More than a playlist: Programming concert experiences for choirs. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference, Lancaster, PA. Daley, C & Rusiewicz H. L. (2018). Speaking, singing, moving, learning: Infusing body movement into teaching. Presentation at the 2018 Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA. Daley, C. & Rusiewicz H. L. (2018). Hands to mouth: Manual mimicry in choral singing and conducting. Presentation at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Daley, C. (2017). Non-verbal teaching and learning in the choral classroom. Presentation at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Conference, Kennett Square, PA. Daley, C. (2017). Movement improvisation and play-based inquiry in conductor education. Paper presentation at the 3rd International Conference of Dalcroze Studies, Québec City, QC. Daley, C. & Rusiewicz H. L. (2017). Manual mimicry in vocal pedagogy: Exploring embodiment and entrainment in the teaching and learning of speech sounds for singing. Presentation at the 46th Annual Voice Foundation Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, Philadelphia, PA. Daley, C. (2016). Dalcroze Eurhythmics for choral educators. Presentation at the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania Fall Conference, Selinsgrove, PA. Daley, C. (2016). How do I gesture that? Developing a conducting vocabulary to capture your ideal sound. Presentation at the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania Summer Conference, Elizabethtown, PA. Daley, C. (2016). Choral eurhythmy: Movement games for singers. Presentation at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Summer Conference, Seven Springs, PA. Daley, C. (2015). Charting a course for the 21st century conductor: Preparing conductors for creative, collaborative, and socially engaged leadership. Presentation at Chorus America’s National Conference, Boston, MA. Daley, C. (2014). The embodied score: A whole-body approach to studying, rehearsing and performing choral repertoire. Presentation at Choral Canada’s National Conference, Podium 2014, Halifax, NS. Daley, C. (2012). Moved to learn: Dalcroze applications to choral conducting pedagogy and practice. Presentation at the Dalcroze Society of American National Conference, Seattle, WA. Daley, C. (2011). Kinesthetic learning in the all-boys’ music classroom and the multidisciplinary impact of Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Presentation at the International Coalition of Boys’ Schools Conference, , UK. Daley, C. (2010). Deepening the mind-body connection in singing: Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the choral rehearsal. Presentation at the Association of Canadian Choral Communities National Conference, Saskatoon, SK, May 2010. Daley, C. (2009). Enhancing the mind-body connection: Dalcroze Eurhythmics in choral education.” Presentation at the Phenomenon of Singing Symposium VI at Festival 500, St. John’s, NL.

Guest Conducting Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 4 Chorus Festival, Curwensville High School, Curwensville, PA, January 2020 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 Chorus Festival, Mount Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh, PA, February 2019 New York State School Music Association Zone I Area Women’s Choir, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY, Nov 2018 Diocese of Pittsburgh Choral Festival, St. Bernard Church, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2018 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Chorus Festival, Susquehannock High School, York, PA, January 2018 New York State School Music Association: Nassau County Music Educators Association All-County Women’s Choir, Tilles Center or the Performing Arts, Greenvale, NY, January 2018 New York State School Music Association: Erie All-County Senior High Choral Festival, Baird Hall, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, March 2017 Bach’s Birthday – A Concert in Celebration of Bach’s 332nd Birthday, Church of the Redeemer, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2017 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Chorus Festival, Penncrest High School, Media, PA, January 2017 Sweet Harmony Women’s Choir Festival, West Allegheny Middle School, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2016 Voces Solis Summer Singers, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA, August 2016 Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Singsation, Toronto, ON, March 2016 Luminato Festival, Toronto, ON, June 2015 Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Singsation, Toronto, ON, February 2015 Prince Edward Island Provincial Youth Choir, Charlottetown, PEI, March 2015 Webber Academy Choral Retreat, Calgary, AB, January 2013 Concord University Honor Choir Festival, Princeton, WV, November 2010 Hansel and Gretel, Greensboro Opera Outreach, Greensboro, NC, January2007 Maritime Concert Opera Productions, Lunenburg, NS, 2006–7 American Choral Directors Association Massachusetts All-State Women’s Chorus, University of Massachusetts, Northampton, MA, October 2006

Choral Clinics and Adjudication 3rd annual “Choral Kaleidoscope” at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), January 2020 Grove City College Concerto/Aria Competition (Grove City, PA), October 2019 Bishop MacDevitt High School at Duquesne University (Wyncote, PA), February 2019 Sewickley Presbyterian Church (Pittsburgh, PA), January 2019 2nd annual “Choral Kaleidoscope” at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), January 2019 Heinz Chapel A Cappella Choral Festival Judge (Pittsburgh, PA), February 2018 1st annual “Choral Kaleidoscope” at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), January 2018 North Hills High School (Pittsburgh, PA), September 2017 21st Annual Maroon and Grey Conducting Competition (State College, PA), December 2017 Pine Richland High School Invitational Choral Festival (Gibsonia, PA), November 2017 Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School (Pittsburgh, PA), November 2016 Canon MacMillan High School (Canonsburg, PA), May 2016 Lake Ridge Academy at Duquesne University (North Ridgeville, OH), April 2016 Fox Chapel High School Invitational Choral Festival (Fox Chapel, PA), April 2016 Pennsylvania American Choral Directors Association Undergraduate Conducting Competition (Selinsgrove, PA), October 2015 Oberlin Choristers at the University of Toronto (Oberlin, OH), April 2015 Benet Academy at the University of Toronto (Lisle, IL), April 2015 Saskatchewan Provincial Music Festival (Regina, SK), April 2015 Toronto Catholic District School Board Choral Festival (Toronto, ON), March 2015 Humboldt High School at the University of Toronto (Humboldt, IA), February 2015 Atlantic Festival of Music (Halifax, NS), April 2014 Regina Kiwanis Music Festival (Regina, SK), April 2014 Hopkins High School at the University of Toronto (Hopkins, MI), March 2014 Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival (Calgary, AB), February 2014 Worthington Christian High School at the University of Toronto (Worthington, OH), January 2014 Atlantic Festival of Music (Halifax, NS), April 2013 Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival (Halifax, NS), April 2013 Toronto Catholic District School Board (Toronto, ON), April 2011 High Park Choirs (Toronto, ON), March 2011 Dalcroze Society of Canada (Toronto, ON), February 2011 Yellowknife Choral Society and Yellowknife-based schools (Yellowknife, NWT), January 2011 Toronto Children’s Chorus (Toronto, ON), August 2010 St. Mary’s High School (Cobourg, ON), May 2008 Grand Falls Kiwanis Music Festival (Grand Falls, NF), March 2001

Media Coverage Rahr, M. (September 21, 2019). ‘Take on your own power’: The women who are rising to the musical podium. Globe and Mail. Boyd, M. & Murray-Charrett, D. (2017). Collaborative conductor education: Reflections on the 2017 Halifax choral conducting institute. Anacrusis 36(1), 28–30. Lee, D. (2017). Choral conductors today: Responding to a shifting career model. The Voice of Chorus America 41(1). Perovic, L. (2015). Podium politics: Six female conductors on building a career in a male preserve. Opera Canada 56(1).

Recordings Duquesne University Voices of Spirit. “The Spirited Life”. Gothic Records (Recording in Fall 2020, distribution in 2021). St. Michael’s Choir School. “In Midnight’s Stillness” (2009).

Vocal and Choral Performance “Inspired by Gamelan: Music by Indonesian and Western Composers.” Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2017 “Faculty and Friends” Recital. Duquesne University PNC Recital Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, February 2017 “Schubert on the Bluff Concert VI: Sublime” Duquesne University PNC Recital Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2016 Voces Solis, Pittsburgh, PA, 2015–17 Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Toronto, ON, 2013–15 Solo voice recitals with William van Geest, Toronto, ON, June 2014 Nova Scotia Symphony Chorus, Halifax, NS, 2011–13 Halifax Camerata, Halifax, NS, 2011–12 Symphony Nova Scotia, Guest soloist, Halifax, NS, 2011 Bach Festival Singers, Toronto, ON, 2007–9 Bach Festival Singers, Guest Soloist, Toronto, ON, 2008 Bel Canto Company, Greensboro, NC, 2005–7 Salem Academy Faculty Recital with Dr. Thomas Swenson, Winston-Salem, NC, April 2007 Scotia Festival of Music Young Artist, Halifax, NS, July 2006 National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition - North Carolina District Winner, February 2006 North Carolina Master Chorale, Guest Soloist, Raleigh, NC, 2005–6 North Carolina Master Chorale and Chamber Choir, Raleigh, NC, 2003–5 Columbus Symphony Chorus, Columbus Bach Ensemble, Columbus, OH, 2001–3 Sarnia Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Guest soloist, Sarnia, ON, December 2001 Festival Choir of the European Music Festival, Stuttgart, Germany, July-September 2001 Soprano Soloist and Section Leader, New St. James Presbyterian Church, London, ON, 2000–1 National Youth Choir of Canada, Edmonton, AB, July 2000 Nova Scotia Kiwanis Festival Rosebowl Competition Finalist, Halifax, NS, February 1999

Professional Memberships American Choral Directors Association National Collegiate Choral Organization Choral Canada Chorus America National Association for Music Education

Professional Development Chorus America Chorus Management Institute, Online, 2019 Andover Educators Body Mapping Course, Indianapolis, IN, 2019 Sarteano Chamber Choir Conducting Workshop, Sarteano, Italy, 2015 Orchestral Conducting Masterclass at Leiston Abbey, Suffolk, , 2014 Conductor’s Retreat at Medomak, ME, 2014 Vancouver Chamber Choir National Conductor’s Symposium, Vancouver, BC, 2012 Toronto Bach Festival Choral-Orchestral Conducting Masterclass, Toronto, ON, 2007 Choral Music Education Institute, Toronto, ON, 2007 Scotia Festival of Music Orchestral Conducting Masterclass, Halifax, NS, 2006 Eastman Summer Institute Choral Conducting Masterclasses, 2005, 2006 Conductor’s Institute of South Carolina, 2005 Festival 500 Choral Conducting Masterclass, 2003 Conducting Masterclass with the American Boy Choir, 2003 Festival Choir of the European Music Festival Conducting Apprenticeship, 2001 Association of Canadian Choral Conductor’s Conducting Masterclass, 2000

SERVICE

Professional Service

Board Positions President, American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania, 2019–21 Board Member, National Collegiate Choral Organization, 2020–22 Task Force Member (Choral Ensemble Curricula), National Collegiate Choral Organization, 2018–20 Conference Planning Committee, American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division, 2016–18 Conference Artistic Committee, Choral Canada National Conference, 2011–14 Chair of Steering Committee, Choral Canada National Conference, 2011–12 Vice-President, Dalcroze Canada, 2010–14 Editorial Positions Associate Editor, Choral Scholar, National Collegiate Choral Organization, 2016–present Focus Columns Editor, Anacrusis, Choral Canada, 2016–2018 Interim Editor, Being Music, Dalcroze Society of Canada, 2010–11

Community Service Advisor, Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Teacher Advisory Committee, 2015–present Mentor, University of Toronto Faculty of Music Mentorship Program, 2016–2019

University Service Faculty Senate representative, 2016–present Creative Teaching Award Selection Committee, 2018 Search Committee, Director of Orchestral Activities Search, Mary Pappert School of Music, 2016

School Service Chapter Advisor, American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter, 2016–present Calendar Committee, 2017–19 Focus Group, Mary Pappert School of Music Strategic Planning initiatives, May 2018 Guest Lecturer, NAfME (National Association for Music Education) Career Day, October 2016 and 2017 Guest Lecturer, NAfME Part of the Plan: Leadership in High-School Ensembles Symposium, April 2017 Guest Lecturer, Composition and Choral Conducting classes, March 2017 Judge, Campus Idol, February 2017; January 2016 Guest Lecturer, Music Education Senior Seminar, April 2016 Guest Lecturer, Introduction to Music Education, November 2015