Renowned choral conductor Joseph Flummerfelt will be in residence on the Distinguished Teacher Series at the Butler School of Music April 18-22. Hailed by Leonard Bernstein as “the greatest conductor in the world,” Dr. Flummerfelt was Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Westminster Choir College for 33 years. Retired from teaching, he still holds positions as Chorus Master for the New York Philharmonic, Director of Choral Activities for Spoleto Festival USA, and Founder and Conductor of the professional New York Choral Artists.

Dr. Flummerfelt will conduct in concert and participate in several sessions with students in the Butler School of Music. The public is invited to attend the sessions below:

Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rehearsal with Chamber Singers and Concert Chorale (Bernstein Chichester Psalms) at University Presbyterian Church
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Rehearsal with Chamber Singers (Poulenc Mass, Brahms quartets, folksongs) at UPC

Sunday, April 19
4:00 p.m. Concert with Chamber Singers and Concert Chorale in Bates Recital Hall

Monday, April 20
12:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Rehearsal-demonstration of choral techniques with Chamber Singers in MBE 2.106
2:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Distinguished Teacher Series Interview with Dr. Flummerfelt hosted by Dr. Bob Duke in MBE 2.106

Tuesday, April 21
7:15 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Beethoven 9th Symphony rehearsal—combined UT choirs with Dr. Flummerfelt in MBE 2.114

Wednesday, April 22
12:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m. Conducting Master Class in MBE 2.106