COMPOSERS-IN-RESIDENCE

OUR COMPOSERS-IN-RESIDENCE AND COMMISSIONED WORKS

We are privileged to collaborate with exceptional composers who bring their artistic expertise, passion, and unique musical perspectives to our ensemble. Through their compositions, our composers-in-residence add depth, innovation, and creativity to our repertoire. Let's take a moment to get to know them and explore the invaluable contributions they make to our choir.


Scott Gendel

Hope Eats You Alive, (February 2024)
Awakening, Premiere: January, 2021 [virtual]


The road not taken, Premiere: Dec 13, 2019, Madison Choral Project

  • Justin Merritt
    Like Cotton on the Wind, Premiere: Dec 13, 2019, Madison Choral Project;
    Tathāgatas, Premiere: Dec 13, 2019, Madison Choral Project

  • Timothy C. Takach
    Imagine We Are Trees, For mixed chamber choir, Premiere: May 10, 2019, Madison Choral Project

  • Eric William Barnum
    One endlesse Day, For mixed chamber choir, Premiere: Feb 10, 2018, Madison Choral Project;
    Winter, For mixed chamber choir, (6’) Premiere: Dec 16, 2016, Madison Choral Project

  • Jasper Wald Sussman
    The Invitation, For mixed chamber choir, Premiere: Dec 16, 2016, Madison Choral Project;
    My Brilliant Image, For mixed chamber choir, Premiere: Dec 18, 2015, Madison Choral Project
    Work: What choice?, For mixed chamber choir,  Premiere: April 21, 2017, Madison Choral Project

  • Jocelyn Hagen
    arr. Deck the Hall, For mixed chamber choir, Premiere: Dec 18, 2015, Madison Choral Project

  • David Evan Thomas

Confirmatum est, For mixed chamber choir, Premiere: Dec 21, 2013, Madison Choral Project

  • Dale Warland
    One of America’s foremost choral conductors, with Madison Choral Project May 2015 

We are incredibly fortunate to have these remarkable composers-in-residence as part of our choir family. Their artistic vision, commitment to excellence, and ability to create transformative musical experiences elevate our performances to new heights.

Through our collaboration with these composers, we are constantly evolving and aim to shape the future of choral music and create transformative experiences that touch hearts and minds. Their distinct voices inspire us to embrace innovation, while their shared love for the power of the human voice keeps us grounded in the beauty of traditional choral music. Together, we strive to create exceptional performances that resonate deeply with our audiences and leave a lasting impression.


Join us as we embark on a journey of choral music exploration with our esteemed composers-in-residence.

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