Director of Performance Tours
Perform International · international educational tours and festival leadership
International Choral Conductor · Educator · Clinician
Gene D. Peterson
Conductor.
Educator.
International Clinician.
Developing conductors. Inspiring choirs. Building musical communities around the world.
Personal International Brand
Artistic excellence with a teacher's heart and a conductor's precision.
Gene D. Peterson is internationally recognised as one of America's leading choral conductors, educators and clinicians.
For more than three decades he has inspired conductors, teachers and singers through university teaching, international festivals, honor choirs and educational tours.
His ensembles have performed throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House and the Sistine Chapel.
30+Years of teaching and conducting
4Continents of musical leadership
Perform InternationalDirector of Performance Tours
Biography
A career shaped by mentorship, university leadership and international connection.
Dr. Peterson currently serves as Director of Performance Tours with Perform International, guiding international educational tours, festival leadership, professional consulting, guest appearances and conducting opportunities.
Director of Choral and Vocal Studies
California Baptist University · Professor of Music
Director of Choral Studies
Bethel University
Associate Director of Choral Activities
University of Tennessee
B.M. · M.A. · D.M.A.
Chapman University · University of Washington
Artistic Philosophy
Music transforms people. Leadership begins with listening.
Every rehearsal should inspire.
Excellence is built through community, clarity and disciplined imagination.
Teaching is a lifelong responsibility.
The most meaningful musical work develops artists long after the final chord.
The choir reveals our best selves.
A choral room can become a place of integrity, service, mentorship and transformation.
LeadershipEducationFaithCommunity
IntegrityMentorshipExcellenceService
Lifelong Learning
Honor Choirs & Festivals
State, regional, university and national events guided with warmth and authority.
United States
Honor choirs, university festivals, conferences and guest conducting.
Honor Choirs
State honor choirs, regional choirs and national events.
Festival Choirs
Festival preparation, rehearsal strategy and performance leadership.
University Festivals
Clinics and residencies for collegiate singers and young conductors.
Masterclasses
Practical, inspiring development for conductors, teachers and ensembles.
Conducting Technique
Rehearsal Efficiency
Choral Tone
University Choir Leadership
Church Choir Leadership
Programming
Student Motivation
Mentoring Young Conductors
Performance Tours
Educational tours that connect singers with historic venues and lasting cultural exchange.
International experiences across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Italy combine cathedrals, concert halls, educational exchange and disciplined preparation.
"Great choral music is not only about performance. It is about people, mentorship and creating lasting impact across generations."
Calendar
Upcoming concerts, clinics, residencies, masterclasses and speaking engagements.
Festival Conducting & Honor Choirs
Dates and host organizations can be published as they are confirmed.
University Residencies
Guest teaching, rehearsal observation and leadership sessions for music programs.
International Performance Tours
Educational tour leadership with Perform International and partner ensembles.
Media & Press
Videos, interviews, educational resources and professional materials.
Videos
Professional videos, conference presentations, interviews and educational excerpts.
Gallery
Portraits, conducting, university choirs, festival choirs and international tours.
Downloads
Professional biography, press kit, speaking topics and approved photography.
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