Dr. Bill Adams

Dr. Bill Adams

Dr. Adams' primary passion is for education and he is a proud and active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).His studio encompasses voice, woodwinds, piano, theory and jazz improvisation for students of all ages and abilities.He continues to present workshops, master classes and lectures on vocal health and pedagogy, solo performance practice, conducting, the spirituality of music and music education advocacy throughout the country.

Prior to focusing his energies on his private studio full-time, Dr. Adams was no stranger to Academia.He held teaching positions at universities in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas as well as posts in the public school systems of Texas and California.As chair of the music department at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, he designed and implemented the most aggressive and comprehensive music education curricula in the state of Oklahoma and served as faculty advisor and adjudicator for music educators throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas.

A specialist in a cappella music, his choral conducting experience includes male, female and mixed ensembles ranging from three- and four-voice chamber ensembles to 340-voice festival choirs and he maintains an active schedule as a clinician throughout the United States.His work as a conductor has also extended to orchestras, concert and marching bands, jazz ensembles, instrumental chamber ensembles and theatrical productions.

As an operatic baritone with a repertoire of more than sixty opera, theater and oratorio roles extending from Baroque masterworks to world premieres, he continues to perform throughout the United States with leading choral societies and orchestras.His wide range, both as a singer and as an actor, makes him equally comfortable in a Mozart opera or a Sondheim musical.As a recitalist with more than twenty programs to his credit, his repertoire extends from French and German art song through the folk music of Japan.He is particularly well-versed in the performance of British and American concert and folk music.
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An actor, director and playwright, Leslie served as Presentation Coach and Choreographer for the Austin Chord Rangers under the direction of Bill Adams.

Dr. William "Bill" Adams - Past and Present Clinician and Director

Bill Adams became the music director, a position he held for five years; he was instrumental in organizing the first hand bell choir.

Dr. Bill Adams - Educator & Camp Staff Chorus/HX Alumni Chorus

Dr. Bill Adams

Dr. Adams' primary passion is for education and he is a proud and active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).His studio encompasses voice, woodwinds, piano, theory and jazz improvisation for students of all ages and abilities.He continues to present workshops, master classes and lectures on vocal health and pedagogy, solo performance practice, conducting, the spirituality of music and music education advocacy throughout the country.

Prior to focusing his energies on his private studio full-time, Dr. Adams was no stranger to Academia.He held teaching positions at universities in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas as well as posts in the public school systems of Texas and California.As chair of the music department at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, he designed and implemented the most aggressive and comprehensive music education curricula in the state of Oklahoma and served as faculty advisor and adjudicator for music educators throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas.

A specialist in a cappella music, his choral conducting experience includes male, female and mixed ensembles ranging from three- and four-voice chamber ensembles to 340-voice festival choirs and he maintains an active schedule as a clinician throughout the United States.His work as a conductor has also extended to orchestras, concert and marching bands, jazz ensembles, instrumental chamber ensembles and theatrical productions.

As an operatic baritone with a repertoire of more than sixty opera, theater and oratorio roles extending from Baroque masterworks to world premieres, he continues to perform throughout the United States with leading choral societies and orchestras.His wide range, both as a singer and as an actor, makes him equally comfortable in a Mozart opera or a Sondheim musical.As a recitalist with more than twenty programs to his credit, his repertoire extends from French and German art song through the folk music of Japan.He is particularly well-versed in the performance of British and American concert and folk music.

MUSIC COMMITTEE:Linda Menard *, Irene Vafides, Bill Adams, Laurel Martinez
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Susie Fowler, Bill Adams