Amanda Quist

**Amanda Quist** is a dynamic choral conductor and educator currently serving as Director of Choral Activities at Western Michigan University’s Irving S. Gilmore School of Music (starting Fall 2024). A Michigan native and WMU alumna, she’s led programs at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music (2019-2024) and Westminster Choir College, where she earned teaching awards and directed standout ensembles like the Westminster Kantorei, noted for their Naxos-released *Lumina* album praised for its “beauty of sound”. Her choirs have collaborated with major orchestras like the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra, and she’s active as a clinician and adjudicator worldwide, from Australia to Indonesia. While listed works include *Lumina* and live educational recordings, specific discography details beyond these examples require direct verification from official sources.

Known for her passionate, collaborative approach, Quist thrives on guiding choirs to “bring artistic endeavors to fruition,” whether leading Texas All-State groups, professional ensembles like Seraphic Fire, or Interlochen’s Adult Choir Camp. Her accolades span the Mazzotti Award for Women’s Leadership, GRAMMY screening committee roles, and invitations to headline major conferences like ACDA’s Voices United. She holds degrees from WMU and the University of North Texas, blending rigorous scholarship with a zeal for connecting voices across genres and generations.

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