Community Choirs Best Practices, Part 2: Healthy Operational Policies

Dr. Matt Hill earned a DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Hill joined the Peru State College faculty in September, 2014 as Director of Choral Activities. He founded Sing Omaha Inc. in January, 2007. This 501c3 nonprofit organization serves as the nation’s only K-12/adult choral arts nonprofit, and offers ten choirs which serve more than 400 singers in the Omaha, NE metro each year. Additionally, two studios have 150+ students enrolled in lessons. He serves as Executive Director and Artistic Director, managing the budget, nonprofit status, and its 30-member faculty. He is an ex-officio Board member, maintains a full voice studio, and conducts two of Sing Omaha’s choirs. Dr. Hill is also regularly called upon to conduct clinics, festivals, and honor choirs, and to adjudicate choral/vocal competitions regionally and nationally.