Irene Messoloras

Dedicated to inspiring musicians and audiences through a determined passion for musical excellence, Dr. Irene Messoloras maintains an active career as a sought-after music educator, conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Her ensembles have delivered meaningful and passionate performances across the United States and on the international stage in both Europe and Asia. Dr. Messoloras has served as Director of Choral Activities at the University of California, Irvine since 2019. She conducts the University Chamber Singers, the University Concert Choir, and teaches courses in conducting. Prior, Dr. Messoloras served as Director of Choral Activities at the University of La Verne, Chair of the Fine Arts Department and Head of Choral Activities at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and Director of Choral Activities at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

Most recently, under her direction, Messoloras’ ensembles performed at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in the spring of 2023. Other major performances include the National Association for Music Education National Conference, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Beijing Concert Hall, national commercial campaigns, as well as producing professional music videos and recordings. Irene Messoloras is the recipient of numerous awards for creative programming, diversity and inclusivity, community engagement and conducting. Most recently, Dr. Messoloras was awarded the Grand Prize for conducting at the World Classical Music Awards (2023), the Vivaldi International Music Competition Grand Prize Winner (2023), and received first place with special recognition at the Bach International Music Competition (2023).

Dr. Messoloras received her doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles at the Herb Alpert School of Music. For more information please visit www.irenemessoloras.com.