Personal Summary

Dr. David Edmonds, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Montana, conducts the Chamber Chorale, Cantemus Women’s Choir, University Mens Choir, University Mixed Choir, and teaches Choral Conducting and Secondary Choral Methods.  Under his direction the UM Chamber Chorale has been invited to perform at the 2015 NAfME NW and the 2016 NWACDA Conferences—both first-time invitations for the choir.  Dr. Edmonds holds advanced degrees in conducting from Westminster Choir College and the University of North Texas.  His choral works have been commissioned and recorded by schools and arts organizations in the United States and Canada. 

Education

University of North Texas, DMA Performance (Choral Conducting)

Westminster Choir College, MM in Choral Conducting

University of Nebraska - Omaha, Bachelor of Music Education

Courses Taught

University Choir (MUSI 112A/312-01) 

Chamber Chorale (MUSI 112A/312-02)

Women's Chorus (MUSI 162A-17)

Choral Conducting (MUSI 336-01) (Fall only)

Choral Methods (MUSI 497-01) (Spring only)

Choral Literature (MUSI 596)

Teaching Experience

Director of Choral Studies, University of Montana, Missoula, MT (2012-present) 

Conductor and Artistic Director, Bella Armonia Youth Chorale (2016-present)

Associate Choral Director, Haltom High School, Haltom City, TX (2003-2008)  

Choral Director, Atlantic High School, Atlantic, IA (2002-2003) 

Projects

Little Flower Academy, Vancouver, BD, Canada, Choral Commission and Recording "Priere de la Croix"

St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Houston, TX, Choral Commission "You Shall Go Out With Joy"

First United Methodist Church, Peoria Illinois, Choral Commission "Laudate Psalm"

Field of Study

Choral Conducting

Vocal Performance

Early Music

Urmas Sisask, Estonian Composer

Publications

"Priere de la croix" SSA, piano (Alliance Music Publications) 2016

"You Shall Go Out With Joy" SATB, piano (MorningStar Music Publications) 2009

"What Wondrous Love" SATB, organ (Alliance Music Publications) 2006

"Whence Comes This Rush?" SATB (Colla Voce Music) 2007

Affiliations

American Choral Director Association

National Association for Music Education

Early Music America

College Music Society

Specialized Skills

Choral Conducting

Choral Rehearsal Techniques

Choral Composition and Arranging

Professional Experience

Artistic Director & Conductor, Bella Armonia Youth Chorale, Missoula, MT 

Director of Music Ministries, Princeton United Methodist Church, Princeton, NJ (2008-2010)

Founder and Conductor, Nebraska Choral Arts Society Teens Chorus, Omaha, NE (1998-2001)

Honors / Awards

University of North Texas Conducting Fellowship Award

John Finley Williamson Choral Conducting Scholarship (Westminster Choir College)

Glenda Casey Professional Development Award (Texas)

University of Nebraska Regents Academic Scholarship

Nebraska Choral Directors Association Undergraduate Conductor Award