The Hal Leonard and TCDA HS Leadership Day featuring Dr. Derrick Fox

Dr. Derrick Fox is the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Research and Creative Endeavors and a Professor of Choral Conducting at Michigan State University. Prior to MSU, he was the Director of Choral Activities and Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Assistant Professor of Choral Music at Ithaca College.  Dr. Fox has taught at the middle school, high school and collegiate levels. His conducting experiences have included singers from upper elementary choirs through collegiate and community choirs. He was awarded the 2021 Bryan R. Johnson Service Award by the Nebraska Music Educators Association and the 2022 University of Nebraska Omaha Award for Distinguished Research/Creative Activity. His compositions and arrangements are published by Hal Leonard and Brilee Music. His book, Yes You Can: A Band Director’s Guide to Teaching Choirs is published by Carl Fischer. He launched The Derrick Fox Choral Series with Music Spoke. https://www.drderrickfox.com/

 We are very grateful to Hal Leonard for their support and sponsorship of this state-wide event.  This program allows TCDA to reach audiences far and wide across Texas to nurture and promote the art and artistry of choral singing and support the pursuit of excellence within the choral music profession.  Thank you Hal Leonard!