We're delighted to work with some of Adelaide's foremost choral conductors in 2024. Each program is carefully curated to showcase their expertise, and we greatly look forward to working with them and learning from them throughout the year.
Dr Carl Crossin OAM
Carl Crossin is Founder & Conductor Emeritus of Adelaide Chamber Singers. In recognition of his contribution to music in South Australia for more than 40 years, Carl was inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame in 2021. He is Graduate Singers’ patron and has enjoyed a 45-year relationship with the choir, both as Director of Music (1981–1986) and as a guest conductor.
Carl will conduct Cadeau: A French gift.
Emma Horwood
Emma Horwood is a leading soprano soloist, ensemble singer, harpist and choral conductor in Adelaide. A graduate from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, she is a member of Syntony Vocal Ensemble, works with Adelaide Baroque and has sung with Adelaide Chamber Singers. Emma is also a member of Harp2Harp, directs the SA Celtic Harp Orchestra and teaches harp. She has conducted groups including Kapelle Singers, Corinthian Singers, Bella Voce and Young Adelaide Voices.
Emma will conduct Cadeau: A French gift.
Aldis Sils
Aldis Sils is a well-respected choral director and educator. He is the musical director of the Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus and has been a teacher at Marryatville High School’s Special Interest Music Centre for over 25 years, and was its Head of Music for over 10 years. His Latvian heritage has given him the opportunity to introduce Australian audiences to a variety of Latvian and Baltic choral music.
Aldis will conduct Dāvana: A Latvian gift.
Kim Worley
Kim Worley is an active conductor and director, having completed a Masters in Orchestral Conducting in 2018. He is Choir Director at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and works as a freelance cellist, singer and music educator. Kim has been engaged as assistant chorusmaster by the State Opera South Australia, and conductor by the Adelaide Cantata Band, Big Sing McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills Chamber Players, Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus, Kapelle Singers and the Choir of Pilgrim Church.
Kim will conduct Donum mirabile: A wondrous gift.