David York, Ph.D
Artistic DirectorDavid York, Ph.D. has conducted choirs of all ages, sizes, and ability including the critically acclaimed David York Ensemble. He was the original conductor that gave Portland Boychoir and Ovation! their identities. David holds music degrees from Oklahoma City University (1981 BMus - Voice Performance, Vocal Music Education, and Piano), Portland State University (1985 MST – Conducting, Vocal Pedagogy), and University of Oregon (2002 Ph.D. – Music Composition, Theory). He has composed opera, oratorio, symphonic pieces, ballet, and numerous chamber works for chorus, electronics, and various instruments including handbells, piano, and guitar, some of which have been commissioned and/or published. This repertory, along with many of his choral arrangements, has received numerous performances throughout the United States.
In addition to his work as conductor, composer, and teacher of music, David is the Music Director at New Thought Ministries of Oregon
Teeneke Barresi
Operations ManagerBoard of Directors
- Mary LaRiviere, Board Chairperson
- Kathryn Olney, Vice Chairperson
- Rob Eckelmann
- John Groves
