Conducting

Choir

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s conducting studies department features internationally recognized faculty, attracting talented young musicians from the United States and abroad. 

Conducting students at the Hodgson School enjoy countless opportunities to lead performances. Students have the opportunity to participate in and collaborate with the Hodgson School's numerous small chamber ensembles, orchestras, bands, and choirs. Additionally, young conductors can also gain valuable interactive performance and teaching experience by participating in one of the Hodgson School's numerous educational and community outreach programs.

Personnel

Daniel Bara

Interim Director, Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Director of Choral Activities

Dr. Bara is a past-president of NC-ACDA, has held the Artistic Directorship of the New York State Summer School of the Arts – School of Choral Studies (2007-2009), and has served as conductor of the World Youth Honor Choir at Interlochen Arts Camp (2004-2006). He is in regular demand as a guest conductor and clinician, having conducted all-…

Brett Bawcum

Director of Athletic Bands, Asst. Director of Bands

Dr. Bawcum is in active arranger and composer for collegiate and high school marching and concert bands throughout the U.S. His conducting, arranging, and/or performing work can also be found on commercial recordings by such artists as Band of Horses, Half Dozen Brass Band, and Modern Skirts. He has also served as producer, associate producer,…

Mark Cedel

Director of Orchestra Activities

Upon graduation, Cedel accepted the position of Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Universidade Federale do Rio Grande do Norte in Brasil.  There he was Principal Viola of the Orquestra da Camera UFRN and violist for the Quarteto UFRN, which made several national tours.  Cedel frequently returns to Brasil to participate in…

Jack Eaddy, Jr.

Associate Director of Bands

Michael C. Robinson

Professor, Instrumental Music Education, Conducting

Daniel Shafer

Interim Associate Director of Choral Activities, D.M.A. Choral Conducting, Graduation Year: 2025

Nicholas Enrico Williams

Professor, Director of Bands

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