Nationally recognized for her excellence in choral conducting, Dr. Iris S. Levine is Department Chair and Professor of Music at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. Now in her 19th year at Cal Poly, Dr. Levine conducts the Kellogg Chamber Singers, the University Concert Choir, teaches Beginning Conducting, Choral Conducting, Choral Arranging and Music Education curriculum.
Dr. Levine is founder and artistic director of Vox Femina Los Angeles, L.A.’s premiere women’s chorus. Through her extensive experience with women’s choral literature, and innovative concert programming, Dr. Levine, has charted Vox Femina on an impressive 11-year journey, building its prominence in the choral community by way of numerous appearances at ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) conventions, and over 100 appearances throughout the United States and Canada.
Dr. Iris Levine earned her Doctorate in Choral Music from the University of Southern California under the tutelage of Rod Eichenberger and James Vail, and she holds a Masters degree in Choral Conducting from Temple University in Philadelphia, where she studied with Alan Harler.
Dr. Levine is the Artistic Director for the Master Chorus at Stephen S. Wise Temple, where her choral arrangements are often performed. She is also Western Division Chair of the ACDA Repertoire and Standards Committee for Women’s Choirs and is highly sought as guest clinician and adjudicator for choral festivals throughout the country.
Conference Choir Literature
- Praise the Lord from Judas Maccabeus - Handel. arr Hal Hopson, Harold Flammer, Inc. #A-5714
- Esto les Digo - Kinley Lange, Alliance Music
- The Last Words of David - Randall Thompson, publ. by ECS
- Turn the World Around - arr. Larry Farrow, publ by Gentry
- Only My Dreams - Ron Kean, publ. by Pavane Publishing
- Music Down in My Soul - arr. Moses Hogan, publ. by Hal Leonard
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