James Jordan

James Jordan is considered to be one of the most influential choral conductors and educators in America. His more than 25 books covering rehearsal and teaching pedagogy, conducting technique, and the spirituality of musicing, as well as numerous DVDs and recordings, have brought about far-reaching pedagogical and philosophical changes not only in choral music but also in the worlds of orchestral conducting, wind conducting, piano, and music education. The Choral Journal has described his writings as “visionary.”

Dr. Jordan is Professor and Senior Conductor at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, where he conducts the Westminster Williamson Voices and the Westminster Schola Cantorum, and teaches undergraduate and graduate choral conducting. He is Director of the renowned Westminster Conducting Institute, one of the leading programs for the training of Conductors in America. Grammophone has described him as a conductor of “intimate and forceful choral artistry.” American Record Guide has called the Westminster Williamson Voices “without peer.” In addition, Dr. Jordan conducts Anam Cara (www.anamcarachoir.com), a professional choral ensemble based in Philadelphia, which has also received critical acclaim for its recordings.

Dr. Jordan is also Executive Editor of the Evoking Sound Choral Series. He is a panelist for The National Endowment of the Arts and has been in residence at The University of Utah, The Curtis Institute, Hope College, The University of Arizona, The University of North Texas, and Houston Baptist University.