FESTIVAL

The Missouri State University Chorale is led by Cameron LaBarr, conductor and Parker Payne, collaborative pianist.

The Chorale performs regularly at national and international festivals, conferences, and competitions, including those for the American Choral Directors Association, the National Collegiate Choral Organization (USA), the Tolosa Choral Contest (Basque Region, Spain), the China International Choral Festival, the World Voices Conference of the International Federation for Choral Music (Kaili, China), and the Lanzhou International Choral Festival (China).

The MSU Chorale has performed by invitation at presidential and gubernatorial inaugurations in the United States. Within the past decade, the Chorale has toured South Africa (2016 and 2022), and also to Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden (2018), to China (2018), to South Korea (February 2024), and most recently to Chile and Argentina (May 2024).

The Missouri State University Chorale is recorded commercially on several albums available on iTunes, Spotify, and other music platforms, including an upcoming album recorded in collaboration with the TUKS Camerata to be released summer 2026.

The Dankook Master Chorale is one of Korea’s largest and most distinguished conductor choirs, consisting of approximately 60 graduate students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in choral conducting from across the country. The ensemble is led by Professor Eui-Joong Yoon of Dankook University, who has played a significant role in advancing the development and recognition of Korean choral music.

Through weekly Major Works classes, the choir continually expands its musical repertoire, exploring a wide range of works from traditional to contemporary choral music. Under the passionate direction of Professor Yoon, former President and Conductor of the National Chorus of Korea and currently the Principal Conductor of the Incheon City Chorale, the ensemble has dedicated itself to elevating the standing of Korean choral music both nationally and internationally.

Comprising professional conductors, professional performers, and classically trained vocalists, the Dankook Master Chorale is a highly accomplished ensemble. The choir looks forward to further expanding its performances and connecting with audiences through a diverse range of musical activities.

Conducted by Distinguished Professor Shin-Hwa Park, the Hansei Concert Choir is Hansei University’s premier ensemble, featuring 40 vocal music undergraduates and graduate students in choral conducting.

Dedicated to nurturing world-class musicians and educators, the choir enriches both the campus and the broader community through performance and arts education.

Following landmark achievements—including a joint concert with Concordia University, featured performances at major national churches, regional autumn concerts, the 2025 Korea Choral Festival, and the 2026 U.S. Concert Tour—the choir continues to build an outstanding reputation in the choral music world.