Nicholle Andrews

Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Dr.  Nicholle Andrews is Director of Choral Studies at the University of Redlands in Southern California, and Artist Director of Phoenix Chamber Choir in Vancouver British Columbia. She is in high demand across North America as a conductor, adjudicator, and clinician.

Andrews has worked with such composers as William  Bolcom, Joan Tower, Libby Larson, Gunther Schuller,  Imant  Raminsh, R. Murray Schafer,  alcides  lanza, and Krzysztof  Penderecki, and eminent conductors  Bramwell  Tovey, Sir David  Willcox, Bobby McFerrin,  Tõnu  Kaljuste and Georg  Titner. Under her direction, choirs at the University of Redlands have been invited to perform at festivals and conferences such as  Canada's national choral conference Podium on the Edge, National Collegiate Choral Organization  Convention,  California Music Educators Association  Convention,  California All State Music Educators Conference and Festival 500 Sharing the Voices. Her choirs have performed with legendary rock group  The  WHO, Sarah Brighman and Josh Groban.

Andrews is a licensed body mapping educator and her areas of research include the study of performance anxiety in musicians, pitch perception, and awareness of the body through conducting. Her publications can be found in sources such as the Journal of Research in Music Education and Journal of Band Research and she is currently serving as the Collegiate Research and Repertoire Coordinator for the Western Division American Choral Directors Association.

At the University of Redlands, Andrews' areas of specialization include choral conducting, body mapping and ear training. She also offers graduate seminars on performance anxiety, score study, rehearsal technique, an undergraduate course on understanding contemporary music titled Ear Cleaning, and a Freshmen Music Seminar. Andrews has received recognition for her outstanding teaching as the recipient of Advisor of the Year, Professor of the Year, and Faculty Outstanding Service Award.

Having completed her doctorate and master's in choral conducting at McGill University,  Andrews studied with Professor  Iwan  Edwards, Dr. John  Baboukis, Dr. Julian  Wachner. While at McGill University she taught musicianship, instrumental conducting and choral conducting. She completed a double Bachelor of Music in oboe performance and music education at Memorial University of Newfoundland where she studied conducting with  Dr. Douglas  Dunsmore.

Andrews has also taught music (kindergarten to grade 12) in several public schools throughout Canada and England. 

• B.Mus., B.Mus.Ed., Memorial University of Newfoundland

• M.Mus.,D.Mus., McGill University

Performances

• Conductor, SATB Honor Choir Conductor for Southern California Vocal Association. November 2022
• Conductor, Canadian National Physicians Choir performances, 2020 – present
• Guest Conductor, Western American Choral Director Association, Salt Lake City, UT, Guest conductor for the Murray High School breakout choir April 2019
• Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity Choral Arts Residency. Working with Pro Coro Canada and conductors Michael Zaugg, Lone Larsen, Sven Helbig, Brian Mummert, Thomas Burtoin, Mona Holton, Miro Hanauer and Katy Harmer as well as composers Marie-Claire Saindon, Netta Shahar, Henrik Dahlgren, Dominik Dieterle and Hope Littwin. February 2020
• The Children’s Feast Directed the production and creation of The First Children’s Feast, now part of the Feast of Lights tradition with the intention of engaging young families. December 2019
• Artist Director Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Artistic Director of the 28 SATB pre-professional chamber choir. One of Canada’s finest vocal ensembles, Phoenix Chamber Choir is renowned for diverse and eclectic programming and commissions from Canadian and international composers June 2019-present
• Guest Conductor Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 2019
  
• Performance Podium on the Edge: St. John’s, Newfoundland Conducted University of Redlands Chapel Singers, the only American choir invited by audition to perform at Choral Canada’s biannual national convention. July 2018
• Guest Conductor Clark County School District High School Honor Choir, Henderson  Conduct the SATB honor choir consisting of 200 high school students. October 2017
• Choral Conductor, Chapel Singers Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA Prepared Chapel Singers to sing back up for The WHO’s performance of Quadrophenia. September 2017
• ITF (International Trombone Festival) ITF (International Trombone Festival), Redlands, CA Prepared and conducted the Men’s Choir for a performance of Beethoven’s Funeral Music. July 2017
• California All-State Music Education Conference California All-State Music Education Conference: San Jose , CA Conducted the University of Redlands Chapel Singers at the California All State Music Education Conference. An audition process selected Chapel Singers for the conference. February 2016
  
• Choral Conductor, Chapel Singers, Training Chorus & Youth Choir Spoonful of Sherman: University of Redlands, Redlands  Conducted the University of Redlands Chapel Singers and Youth Choir for a performance with Richard Sherman at the University of Redlands. January 2016
  
• Loewe Medal for American Music University of Redlands, Redlands The Music of Libby Larson –Loewe Medal for American Music. Prepared Chapel Singers to perform Libby Larson’s choral work, A Lover Journey for performance under Larson’s adjudication. November 2015
• National Collegiate Choral Organization National Collegiate Choral Organization: Portland, OR Conducted the University of Redlands Chapel Singers at the National Collegiate Choral Organization Conference, at Portland State University. Chapel Singers was selected to perform by a panel of prestigious American choral conductors. November 2015
• Choral Conductor, Chapel Singers University of Redlands, Redlands
  Conducted the University of Redlands Chapel Singers performing for His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa. This was the world premiere of the work, which was originally written by His Holiness, and arranged by Dr. Chung Shih Hoh specifically for this event.  March 2015
• Loewe Medal for American Music University of Redlands, Redlands The Music of Joan Tower –Loewe Medal for American Music   Prepared Chapel Singers to perform Joan Tower’s choral work, Descending for performance under Tower’s adjudication. This was the West Coast Premiere of the work. Fall 2013
• Founder & Artist Director, University of Redlands Training Chorus & Youth Choir University of Redlands, Redlands The University of Redlands Youth Choir provides an environment for young people from surrounding communities to come together and learn important skills under the direction of Redlands faculty. The Youth Choir program teaches music literacy, self-discipline, teamwork, respect for others, and afford all students the opportunity to learn and grown in a positive, engaging and safe environment. January 2013-Fall 2019
• Loewe Medal for American Music University of Redlands, Redlands The Music of William Bolcom –Loewe Medal for American Music Prepared Chapel Singers to perform William Bolcom’s 20-minute choral work, The Mask for performance under Bolcom’s adjudication. Spring 2012
• Choral Conductor, Chapel Singers University of Redlands, Redlands Responsible for preparing the University of Redlands Chapel Singers for various performances including the Feast of Lights, Compline and various other secular and sacred performances. September 2011 – present
• Loewe Medal for American Music University of Redlands, Redlands The Music of Gunther Schuller –Loewe Medal for American Music Prepared Chapel Singers to perform Gunther Schuller’s choral work, Te Deum and Magnificat for performance under Schuller’s adjudication. March 2011
• Festival 500, Sharing the Voices Memorial University of Newfoundland: St. John’s Performance: University of Redlands Madrigal Singers July 2009
  Director, Feast of Lights University of Redlands, Redlands, December 2008 – present
  
• California Music Educators Association Conference Sacramento, CA Performance: University of Redlands Madrigal Singers March 2008
• Choral Conductor, La Ceilagh Chamber Singers Festival 500, Sharing the Voice, St. John’s Presented a performance on Contemporary Canadian repertoire, July 2007
• Opera Chorus Director University of Redlands: Redlands, September 2007 – present
  
• Choral Conductor, Mass Choir Redlands Symphony Orchestra: Redlands Fall 2006 – present
  
• Conductor and Collaborator  Hope University, Anaheim, CA Title: Beau Monde Float, Thirteen Six Views of Sound Beauty  Hope University in a fine arts program for adults with developmental disabilities “ September 2007 & October 2010

Recordings

• Conductor, Artistic Director and Producer for CD Recording Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver, British Columbia Title of Recording: Evolve, July 2022
• Feast of Lights DVD Directed the production and creation of a professional video recording of The 72^nd Feast of Lights. December 2019
• Guest Conductor for CD Recording Phoenix Chamber Choir, Vancouver, British Columbia Title of Recording: Winter Sun (Available in hard copy, Spotify & iTunes) June 2019
• Southern California Soundscape Ensemble Internet Recording Internet release Title: “if you surrendered to the air”, February 2011
• Pierrot Project – CD Recording LMP Studios: Claremont, CA In collaboration with Hope University and Raffles Institution, and Wesleyan University, August 2010

• Director of Choral Activities 
• Body Mapping
• Performance Anxiety 
• Vibrato and Pitch Perception 
• Contemporary Choral Music