Peter Steenblik

Peter Steenblik is an Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, University of West Florida, and Artistic Director of the Choral Society of Pensacola. He has held leadership roles such as President-Elect of the Florida chapter of the American Choral Directors Association and R & S Chair for Men's Choruses on the Utah ACDA board.

• Degrees: DMA in Conducting and Vocal Pedagogy (University of North Texas, 2015), Master’s in Choral Conducting (University of Utah, 2008), Bachelor’s in Choral Music Education (University of Utah, 2002)

His research and professional interests focus on choral literature, conducting, and vocal pedagogy. He has conducted honor choirs at the Florida ACDA Conference, ACDA Southern Division Conference, and Mobile Symphony Orchestra collaborations, with choirs performing internationally at festivals in China and Indonesia.

Scientific Awards:

• 2023 FMEA College Music Educator of the Year
• 2022 FVA Service Award

Steenblik's grants and leadership include directing UWF Singers and Concert Choir, music direction for community productions, and roles at Pensacola Opera and First Christian Church (Lewisville, Texas). He has also adjudicated at national conferences like ACDA and FMEA.

Steenblik's professional activities span collaborations with the Tabernacle Choir, Utah Symphony, Ballet West, Pensacola Opera, and Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. He served as a four-time assistant director for the Utah Ambassadors of Music European tour and spent six years with the Louis August Jonas Foundation in New York. His personal life includes a two-year LDS mission to the Philippines and residence in Pensacola, Florida.