Gregory Wait

Gregory Wait is a Senior Lecturer Emeritus at Chapman College, specializing in Choral Voice. He holds a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) from Chapman College and pursued graduate studies at California State University, Fullerton. His career includes teaching at Chapman College and roles as a Tenor soloist with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Carmel Bach Festival. He has led ensembles as Music Director of Schola Cantorum since 1989 and Conductor of the Congregational Oratorio Society since 1985.

Dr. Wait’s accolades include winning the Western Regional Metropolitan Opera Prize in 1976 and the Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching (1997-1998). He has recorded with labels Orion and Crystal. His work bridges performance, education, and leadership in classical vocal and choral arts.