Updates
Stay up to date with some of Brandon's latest performances, releases, and other exciting events! From his work as the Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Moorpark College to leading Choral Arts Initiative as Artistic Director, you can find all of his latest happenings here!
2022 – Sabbatical Leave
Follow Brandon during his 5-month sabbatical through his journey of self-reflection, travel, research, and more! He will be documenting his time and reflections on his new Instagram account.
Vanguard University – Choral Festival
Brandon will be working as an adjudicator and clinician with a variety of choirs in Orange County during Vanguard University's 2022 Choral Festival.
Trilloquy - Interview
Brandon Elliott joins Garrett McQueen (55:00) to talk about Choral Arts Initiative's new album From Wilderness, the power of entrepreneurship, and his unique view of diversity.
June/July 2022
PREMIERE|Project Festival
A one-of-a-kind festival hosted by Choral Arts Initiative, PREMIERE|Project Festival provides selected composers with a remarkable workshop/commission experience by offering in-depth seminars, mentoring sessions with renowned composers, and interactive rehearsals. The premiere for these new compositions will be July 1st, 2022 at Concordia University Irvine.
2022 CCDA Conference
Brandon will be presenting at the Summer 2022 California Choral Directors Association conference, speaking about choirs at the professional, community, and church levels. More information about the conference can be found below!
Brandon named the Louis Botto Recipient
On April 4, 2022, Brandon was named as the recipient of the Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal from Chorus America! More information about the award and Brandon's nomination/win can be found in the Chorus America press release below.
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MikeyPod Interview
Brooklyn-based composer/performer Michael Harren talks with Brandon about his work with Choral Arts Initiative, life, community, and more in his interview on MikeyPod.
From Wilderness - Premiere
April 2022 marked the long awaited Choral Arts Initiative premier of From Wilderness, composed by CAI singer Jeffrey Derus and conducted by Brandon Elliott. The recorded album was also released the same month, and charted at #3 on Billboard's "Traditional/Classical" list.
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GRAMMY Museum Nomination
Brandon was one of the honored educators to be nominated for the Recording Academy's Music Educator award for 2022. Through support from current and former students, Brandon was selected as a semifinalist from the initial 1,000+ nominees.