Over the years, KI Concerts has partnered with renowned choir and band directors to deliver unforgettable festival tours all over the world. Meet the leaders who have touched so many with their talent, expertise, and mentorship.
Dr. Joshua Palkki Conductor-Teacher, Scholar, Equity & Justice Advocate, Author Dr. Joshua Palkki (he/him) is Associate Professor of Music at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) where he…
Jake Runestad Composer & Conductor Considered “one of the best of the younger American composers” (Chicago Tribune), EMMY®-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated composer and conductor Jake Runestad has received commissions and…
Dr. Brandon A. Boyd Associate Professor, Director of Choral Activities Dr. Brandon A. Boyd is the Mary M. and Harry L. Smith Endowed Chair. He is the Director of…
Dr. Anton Armstrong has been the Director of the St. Olaf Choir for almost four decades. In addition to conducting the St. Olaf Choir and the Collegiate Chorale, Armstrong teaches conducting, choral pedagogy, and vocal performance courses.
Dr. Catherine Sailer Professor, Choral Conducting Catherine Sailer is Director of Choral Studies at the University of Denver, professor of conducting, and conductor of the Lamont Chorale. She…
Dr. Nathan Payant Choral Conductor, Educator, Singer Dr. Nathan Payant is a devoted conductor, educator, and professional singer who strives to cultivate long-lasting connections with others through the…
Fueled by a passion for combining tradition and innovation, American composer Michael John Trotta (b.1978) creates music that resonates with modern audiences around the world. From Carnegie Hall to cathedrals and concert halls around the world, he creates “elegant, singable music with a strong, spiritual heft” (Choir and Organ Magazine).
Dr. Dan Forrest Composer. Pianist. Educator. Dan Forrest (b. 1978) has been described as having “an undoubted gift for writing beautiful music….that is truly magical” (NY Concert Review), with…
Rollo Dilworth is the Elaine Brown Choral Chair, Vocal Arts Department Chair, and Professor of Choral Music Education in Temple University’s Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts in Philadelphia, PA. He has served on the faculty since 2009. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in choral music education...
Dr. Pearl Shangkuan is a highly sought-after conductor, lecturer and clinician who has led performances and workshops across six continents. Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she is also chorus director of the Grand Rapids Symphony, a Grammy-nominated professional orchestra...
Craig Hella Johnson brings unparalleled depth of knowledge, artistic sensitivity, and rich imagination to his programs. He has earned a reputation as one of the finest choral conductors in the United States...
Kevin T. Padworski serves as the Artistic Director of The Colorado Chorale and Director of Vocal Music at Colorado Academy. Padworski performs extensively, and has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards declaring mastery in multiple disciplines...
