Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of youth choral conductors, Emily Ellsworth enjoys an active schedule as guest conductor and clinician both nationally and abroad. She has conducted all-state choirs and festivals in over 30 states, honor choirs for the Western, Northwest, North Central, and Southwest divisions of the American Choral Directors’ Association, the national children’s honor choir for ACDA’s 60th anniversary conference, and the national youth treble honor choir for OAKE in 2023. It has been her honor to conduct several national youth choral festivals with MCP at Carnegie Hall. International appearances include festival choirs in Ireland, England, Hong Kong, Grand Cayman Island, Greece, and presentations for the national association of choral directors in Brazil.
From 1996-2018 Ms. Ellsworth was Artistic Director of Anima-Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus outside of Chicago, earning several national awards for her work: the 2014 Tribute Award from Chicago A Cappella, the 2013 and 2000 ASCAP awards for Adventurous Programming from Chorus America, the 2009 Dale Warland Singers Commissioning Award, and the 2008 Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America. Her home base of Chicago featured her preparation of dozens of youth ensembles for musical organizations, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Bach Project, the Grant Park Music Festival, Berlin Philharmonic, Ravinia Festival, Music of the Baroque, and Chicago Sinfonietta. She has worked with conductors including Riccardo Muti, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Bernard Haitink, Claudio Abbado, Christoph Eschenbach, James Conlon, and the late Sir Georg Solti.
She served as an Artistic Advisor for the 2023 film, Choral Singing in America: Nurturing the Country’s Soul, which inspires and advocates for the hope, healing, social change, and community building of singing together. Collegiate work most recently included joining the Luther College choral faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music for the 2020-21 season, conducting the Elmhurst University Concert Choir (spring 2022) and serving as a Lecturer in Music Performance at Northwestern University (2012-2015).
Ms. Ellsworth holds vocal performance degrees from Macalester College under Dr. Dale Warland and the University of Southern California, as well as the Artist Teacher Certificate from the Choral Music Experience Choral Teacher Training Institute. Her primary choral mentors are Drs. Dale Warland and Doreen Rao. More information can be found at https://www.emilyellsworth.net.
EVENT DETAILS
Itinerary
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Morning or Afternoon arrival to New York City, check-in to hotel
Afternoon free for sightseeing
Evening Rehearsal
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Morning Rehearsal
Afternoon Broadway Show
Evening free for sightseeing
Monday, June 10, 2024
Morning brush-up Rehearsal
Afternoon free for sightseeing
Sound check at Carnegie Hall
Evening concert
Post-concert buffet reception
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Depart New York City
Repertoire Selections
Gratitude for All Good Things
Dreams
Volta do mar Largo (from Turn on the Open Sea)
Paul Jarman
SSA, piano plus improv drumming
Mark O’Leary Music Publishing YVM048
Dream Singing
Thomas Bell
SSA, piano
Alliance Music Publishing AMP0862
Hope
Regina coeli (Mvt. V, Litanie della Madonna)
Johann Michael Haydn, ed. Betsy Cook Weber
SSA, piano, 2 violins
Alliance Music Publishing AMP0146
O, I Got a Light
Trad. Spiritual, arr. Brandon Waddles
SSA, piano
Walton Music WW1857
Homeland
Tatkovina (“Homeland,” Macedonian folk song)
arr. Greg Jasperse
2 part, piano, violin
Shawnee Press 35022484
Opening Chorus to The Bartered Bride
Bedrich Smetana, arr. Ellsworth
SSAA, piano (in English)
Boosey & Hawkes (through Hal Leonard: HL48005126)
Youth Choir Series PAckages
For Directors who want it all
Festival Chorus performance with a nationally-recognized guest conductor
Sound check and performance at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium
Post-concert buffet reception
mp3 part learning tracks to assist with preparation
Audio and video archival recording of the performance
Commemorative framed mini marquee poster for the ensemble
Certificates of participation for each performer
Three-night stay at a Midtown Manhattan hotel (Westin Times Square, Hilton New York, Sheraton New York, or similar)
MTA Transit pass for use on subways and buses (two one-way rides included with upgrades available)
Group Tickets to a Broadway show
Top of the Rock observation deck
MCP operations associate for personal attention regarding your package
Flight assistance available through in-house airline coordinator
One year of membership for the ensemble director to the online learning platform, Forward Motion
For Directors using a tour operator or who want
to book their own lodging and activities
Festival Chorus performance with a nationally-recognized guest conductor
Sound check and performance at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium
Post-concert buffet reception
mp3 part learning tracks to assist with preparation
Audio and video archival recording of the performance
Commemorative framed mini marquee poster for the ensemble
Certificates of participation for each performer
One year of membership for the ensemble director to the online learning platform, Forward Motion