Gary Seighman

Dr. Gary Seighman is Professor, Director of Choral Activities, and Chair of the Music Department at Trinity University's School of Arts and Humanities. Under his leadership, Trinity's choirs have performed at national conferences, toured internationally (including U.K., France, and East Asia), and produced commercial recordings. He received the 2023 Innovative Concert Programming Award and Guy H. Ranson Memorial Award for teaching excellence.

His research focuses on choral pedagogy, ensemble performance, and music education innovation. Recent publications explore advanced rehearsal techniques and historical score analysis.

Awards:

• 2023 Innovative Concert Programming Award (Texas Choral Directors Association)
• Guy H. Ranson Memorial Award for teaching excellence

He directs the annual TU High School Choral Festival and serves on university committees including Admissions and Financial Aid. As Faculty Adviser and Grant Evaluator for the Texas Commission on the Arts, he supports academic and community initiatives.