Andy Waggoner is honored to be back in this magnificent hall. He was appointed Artistic Director of the St. Louis County Community Chorus in August of 2016. Since then, the chorus has grown exponentially to a membership of over 220 members. In addition, he serves as Director of Worship Arts at Webster Hills UMC in Webster Groves, Missouri. Andy has served in various capacities for the Missouri Choral Directors and Southwest ACDA as a seven-state Division Leader. He made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut in 2011 and returned to the podium again in 2018 with DCINY. He has conducted concerts and festivals throughout the country, including London, Dublin, New York City, Washington DC, Nashville, Kansas City and Chicago. In addition to his choral conducting, he's also prepared singers and sung in concert with Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, and Fantasia, as well as touring shows at the Fox Theater in St. Louis. As a performer, he has been a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for Holiday Pops and has presented concerts at the Sheldon Concert Hall, Jazz St. Louis, and the Kranzberg Arts Center. He lives in Chesterfield, Missouri with his husband, Steven.
The St. Louis County Community Chorus is celebrating 50 years of spreading the love of the Choral Art with the St. Louis community. The chorus has a lasting legacy and reputation as one of the finest community ensembles throughout the mid-west. Membership is by audition and currently features over 220 singers from ages 20-90. At the helm, Artistic Director Andy Waggoner's leadership has ushered in a new level of excellence and exposure for the ensemble. This concert marks the third collaboration with DCINY and they are ecstatic to be chosen for this distinct honor. Singing today is roughly half of the Chorus membership. Our Mission Statement: The St. Louis County Community Chorus, the largest community chorus in Missouri, offers everyone the joyful experience of singing together. We celebrate your individuality and welcome people of every age, race and nationality, every gender identity, sexual orientation and marital status, every physical and mental ability, every socioeconomic status and educational level, every religion and political opinion, and every life experience. Let Music Live!
Community Chorus of Detroit
Edward Maki-Schramm
The Community Chorus of Detroit (CCD) is a highly celebrated, non-auditioned chorus in the heart of Detroit which is richly diverse in every way. The CCD keeps an active performance schedule and has performed on international tours in most of Europe. The CCD maintains the highest levels of artistic and professional integrity through its selection of great music, its leadership and organizational development, and its work with cultural partners like the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, while providing an outstanding overall experience for its choristers. www.communitychorusofdetroit.com
Edward Maki-Schramm, DMA, leads the Community Chorus of Detroit as Artistic Director/Conductor. Since his inaugural season, the chorus has grown to its current standing as a premier musical ensemble in the region. He also serves as the artistic leader on the chorus’ international performance tours, which included the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. In addition to his work with the chorus, Dr. Maki-Schramm is the Director of Music at Christ Church Detroit, and was selected to perform on the Grammy Award-winning recording of William Bolcom’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience.”
The University of Akron Alumni Singers
The University of Akron Alumni Singer is a group of musicians that performed in the Concert Choir or Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Marie Bucoy-Calavan.
Harmonia Festival Choir
Sandra Files
Harmonia Festival Choir is a vibrant Baltimore-area community ensemble designed for singers who crave meaningful musical experiences without the weekly rehearsal commitment. Built around single-day festivals, Harmonia brings together passionate vocalists from across the region to prepare and perform major choral works. Through thoughtfully curated repertoire and an atmosphere of camaraderie, the choir fosters artistic excellence, connection, and joy. Open to all voice parts and experience levels, Harmonia empowers singers to grow musically, build community, and share inspiring performances with local audiences, all in one unforgettable day of music-making.
Sandra Files is the founding Artistic Director of Harmonia Festival Choir, a one-day community chorus based in the Baltimore area. Through innovative programming, Harmonia unites singers for a dynamic single day of rehearsal and public performance, creating a meaningful, full-scale choral experience outside of the traditional community chorus model. A dedicated conductor, vocalist, and performer throughout the Baltimore region, Sandra is passionate about cultivating lifelong musicianship and creating accessible, high-quality choral experiences. She holds a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Messiah University and is also the Artistic Director of the Bel Air Community Chorus in Bel Air, MD.
The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera
Amy Owens
The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera engages high school students with talent and passion to explore their artistic potential. Students receive free voice instruction, musical coaching and training in diction, music theory and acting from Santa Fe Opera artists and staff. Through master classes, cultural experiences, community engagement and performance opportunities, these emerging artists build confidence, develop stage presence and establish a strong musical foundation. The school-year program culminates in a public showcase celebrating their growth and achievement. Since its 2008 founding, the program has supported more than 100 young vocalists — many of whom continue to integrate music into their studies, careers and creative lives.
Amy Owens is a soprano and crossover artist known for her versatility and “scene-stealing” performances on operatic, musical theater, and concert stages, as well as her innovative pursuits in music education. She first worked with the Santa Fe Opera as an apprentice artist in 2014 and assumed the role of Director of the Young Voices of Santa Fe Opera in 2022. In addition to her career as a performer and pedagogue, Amy is an emerging conductor and producer.
Foothills Community Choir
Taylor Gonzales
Foothills Community Choir represents a vibrant legacy of choral singing in Colorado. Established in 1996 as the Wheat Ridge Community Chorale and reimagined in 2021 under its current name, the ensemble continues to grow and evolve. As a non-audition chorus, FCC is committed to musical excellence, inclusivity, and community enrichment. United by the belief that music bridges differences and brings people together, the choir welcomes singers of all backgrounds to share in the transformative power of collective song.
Conductor and pianist Taylor Gonzales has led the Foothills Community Choir as Music Director since 2023. He also serves as Music Director of the Wild Beautiful Orchestra and conducts ensembles in Denver and Lakewood. Previously Associate Conductor of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, he co-founded the Puget Sound Concerto Orchestra. Taylor earned degrees from the University of Puget Sound and the University of Denver and has performed as a pianist with orchestras in the Pacific Northwest. He is passionate about creating meaningful musical experiences and sharing his love of music through teaching.
Trinity United Methodist Church Chancel Choir
Taylor Gonzales
The Chancel Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church in Denver, Colorado, continues a musical tradition rooted in the congregation’s founding in 1859. As one of Denver’s oldest churches, Trinity has long centered music in worship and community life.
The choir serves as the primary ensemble for the traditional service, offering weekly repertoire that spans sacred masterworks and contemporary compositions. Inclusive and non-auditioned, the ensemble welcomes singers of varied experience.
Under the direction of Taylor Gonzales, the choir remains committed to artistic excellence and meaningful collaboration.
Perpetual Light: Duruflé’s Requiem and Vivaldi’s Gloria
Please note: Tickets will be on sale 90 days before the concert.
Acts
Duruflé: Requiem
Featuring The Choral Arts Society of Washington
Vivaldi: Gloria
St. Louis County Community Chorus (MO)
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Andy Waggoner is honored to be back in this magnificent hall. He was appointed Artistic Director of the St. Louis County Community Chorus in August of 2016. Since then, the chorus has grown exponentially to a membership of over 220 members. In addition, he serves as Director of Worship Arts at Webster Hills UMC in Webster Groves, Missouri. Andy has served in various capacities for the Missouri Choral Directors and Southwest ACDA as a seven-state Division Leader. He made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut in 2011 and returned to the podium again in 2018 with DCINY. He has conducted concerts and festivals throughout the country, including London, Dublin, New York City, Washington DC, Nashville, Kansas City and Chicago. In addition to his choral conducting, he's also prepared singers and sung in concert with Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, and Fantasia, as well as touring shows at the Fox Theater in St. Louis. As a performer, he has been a soloist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for Holiday Pops and has presented concerts at the Sheldon Concert Hall, Jazz St. Louis, and the Kranzberg Arts Center. He lives in Chesterfield, Missouri with his husband, Steven.
The St. Louis County Community Chorus is celebrating 50 years of spreading the love of the Choral Art with the St. Louis community. The chorus has a lasting legacy and reputation as one of the finest community ensembles throughout the mid-west. Membership is by audition and currently features over 220 singers from ages 20-90. At the helm, Artistic Director Andy Waggoner's leadership has ushered in a new level of excellence and exposure for the ensemble. This concert marks the third collaboration with DCINY and they are ecstatic to be chosen for this distinct honor. Singing today is roughly half of the Chorus membership. Our Mission Statement: The St. Louis County Community Chorus, the largest community chorus in Missouri, offers everyone the joyful experience of singing together. We celebrate your individuality and welcome people of every age, race and nationality, every gender identity, sexual orientation and marital status, every physical and mental ability, every socioeconomic status and educational level, every religion and political opinion, and every life experience. Let Music Live!