Craig Hella Johnson

Guest Artist

Renowned as one of the most influential voices in choral conducting in the United States, Craig Hella Johnson brings a depth of knowledge, artistic sensitivity, and imagination to his programs. Founder and artistic director of the Grammy Award-nominated choral ensemble Conspirare, Johnson has assembled some of the finest singers in the country to create a world-class, award-winning ensemble committed to creating dynamic choral art. In addition to his work with Conspirare, Johnson serves as creative director and conductor for the Victoria Bach Festival, an annual event that draws musicians and critical praise from around the country. Johnson was artistic director of San Francisco-based Chanticleer from 1998 to 1999 and has served as guest conductor with several ensembles, including the Taipei Male Choir, Berkshire Choral Festival, Austin Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony, and Chicago's Music of the Baroque. Johnson has been honored with several awards, including his 2008 induction into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame and the 2009 Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal, an award given by Chorus America. A composer and arranger, Johnson works with G. Schirmer publishing on the Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series. His works are also published by Alliance Music Publications. A native of Minnesota, Johnson studied at St. Olaf College, the Juilliard School, and the University of Illinois and earned his doctorate at Yale University. As the recipient of a National Arts Fellowship, Johnson studied with Helmuth Rilling at the Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart.

At the 2010 OBF

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