Dale Warland is a distinguished figure in choral music, widely recognized for his innovative contributions to the art form through his work with the Dale Warland Singers. Born on October 14, 1932, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Warland developed a deep passion for choral music early on. He pursued this fervor through academic studies, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Olaf College in Minnesota, followed by a Master of Music degree from the University of Minnesota. His commitment to advancing choral music led him to further his education, obtaining a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting from the University of Southern California.

Warland's legacy is most significantly embodied in the Dale Warland Singers, a professional choir he founded in 1972 in Minneapolis. With Warland at the helm as conductor and artistic director for over three decades, the ensemble became renowned for their impeccable precision, expressive performances, and for breaking new ground in choral repertoire. Under his leadership, the Dale Warland Singers commissioned over 270 new choral works and arrangements, enriching the contemporary choral music scene. Warland's discography with the group includes a collection of critically acclaimed recordings, such as "Rachmaninov: Vespers," "Christmas with the Dale Warland Singers," and more reflective thematic compilations like "Lux Aurumque" and "Reincarnations." His contributions to choral music have been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious ASCAP Victor Herbert Award, and in 2001, Warland was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, confirming his status as a pivotal figure in the American choral genre.

Genres

Contemporary Classical

Classical

Baroque

Opera

Choral

21st Century Classical

Renaissance

Latest Release

Hodie!: Choral Works of Benjamin Britten & Daniel Pinkham

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Dale Warland

Album - 26 Tracks - Released November 1, 2019