The Board of Directors of the Syracuse Children’s Chorus is very pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Mowery of Pasadena, CA as Artistic Director of the Syracuse Children’s Chorus to begin July 1, 2011. “In choosing Stephanie to assume the position of Artistic Director, the Board of Directors has found the person with the exemplary artistry, enthusiasm and collaborative spirit that will continue the musical excellence that has been the earmark of the Syracuse Children’s Chorus” stated Jamie Sutphen, President of the Board of Directors.
Stephanie Mowery has been the Director of Children’s and Youth Music at All Saints Church, Pasadena, California since 1986 where she directed six choirs, grades K-12. She also served as Associate Director of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus from 1987–1995 and Apprentice Choir Director from 2004-2007. In demand as a guest director and clinician, Ms. Mowery is active with children’s choirs in the Los Angeles area and serves as a leader in teacher education and festival organization. Stephanie holds degrees from Occidental College and Westminster Choir College. She was awarded the Artist-Teacher Diploma from the Choral Music Experience Institute in 1995. Her choirs from All Saints Church have been featured at regional and state conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the California Music Educators Association (CMEA), and the National Convention of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
In response to her recent appointment, Ms. Mowery has said, “I am thrilled to join the staff of the Syracuse Children’s Chorus. For nearly 20 years, I have known the Syracuse Children’s Chorus as a world class choral music education organization committed to offering amazing collaborative opportunities for young singers to experience the joy of singing. It is an honor and a privilege to now be able to build upon the legacy of artistic excellence and leadership in the children’s chorus community established by Founder and Director Emeritus, Dr. Barbara M. Tagg. I’m tremendously excited about making music with the children, working with the parents, staff and Board and developing new relationships within the Syracuse community.”
Ms. Mowery will be welcomed into the Syracuse community at the Syracuse Children’s Chorus’ 30th Anniversary Celebration dinner to be held on the evening of April 29, 2011 at 6:15pm at Traditions at the Links in East Syracuse. The Chorus will also honor Ms. Mowery at the final concert of their 30th Anniversary Season, 30 Years of Premieres, to be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 4:00pm in Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus. Tickets for these events can be purchased from the Syracuse Children’s Chorus office by calling 315.478.0582 or emailing SCCInfo@SyracuseChildrensChorus.org.