Michael Conley

Michael Conley has earned a notable reputation in the United States and abroad for his multifaceted career as conductor, pianist, organist, singer, and composer.  The New York Times has said of his work, “first-rate conducting,” and of his compositions, “tuneful,” “handsome,” “ambitious,” “piquant,” and “surprising.”  He is in his 13th season as Artistic Director of the West Village Chorale and also conducts the Hudson Chorale in Westchester. He is the Music Director at Judson Memorial Church, where his also active as an accompanist and vocal coach. From 2004-2012 he was the Director of the High School Chorus at the Dalton School, leading them in performances in Italy, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany and Spain. For five seasons he was the Assistant Conductor of the Collegiate Chorale and has also served as the Chorus Master for the Connecticut Grand Opera.