Howard Eckdahl

Howard Eckdahl serves as Assistant Professor and Music Director of Choral Activities in the Department of Music at Eastern Illinois University, based in the Doudna Fine Arts Center (Office 2425). He can be contacted via heckdahl@eiu.edu or 217-581-3010.

His professional focus centers on choral music disciplines including conducting, vocal performance, and ensemble training. As Music Director of Choral Activities, he leads the university's choral program with emphasis on performance excellence and pedagogical development within musical education.

Professor Eckdahl oversees all aspects of the choral program including repertoire selection, rehearsal direction, and performance coordination. His role involves significant mentorship of student musicians through ensemble participation, contributing to the Department of Music's performance curriculum and campus cultural life.