Nathan Payant

Nathan Payant is a Lecturer in Music at Colorado State University, where he directs the Concert Choir, teaches conducting and music education courses, and serves as Administrative Coordinator of Music Education. He is also the Director of Music and Arts at First United Methodist Church in Fort Collins and actively contributes to professional choral organizations.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A) - Choral Conducting and Literature, University of Colorado, Boulder
• Master of Music (M.M.) - Choral Conducting, Colorado State University
• Bachelor of Music (B.M.) - Music Education, Northern State University, Aberdeen

Research interests focus on choral conducting pedagogy, music education curriculum development, and the promotion of choral repertoire standards. His work emphasizes lifelong singing engagement and the creation of new choral compositions.

Active in professional communities, Nathan holds leadership roles in organizations like NAfME, CMEA, ACDA, and CoACDA. He serves as Artistic Director of Laudamus Chamber Chorale and Chorus Personnel Manager/Singer in the Colorado Bach Ensemble, demonstrating dual expertise as both educator and performer.