Alan Baker

Alan Baker is a Professor in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Bloomsburg University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has served as a faculty member since 1997, conducting the Concert Choir and Men’s Vocal Ensemble (Husky Singers), and teaching applied voice, choral conducting/methods, and music history. He also serves as music director for the Bloomsburg Players’ musical theatre productions.

Dr. Baker holds advanced degrees from Temple University and Stanford University. His scholarly and artistic work centers on choral and vocal music, with a strong emphasis on historically informed performance practices of medieval and renaissance a cappella repertories. His interests extend to 17th–20th century art music, multicultural and folk-based traditions, and community music outreach.

His artistic leadership includes co-founding and directing The Lyric Consort, a professional vocal ensemble, and serving as the founding Artistic Director of the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania, overseeing programs for children, youth, and adults. The ensembles under his direction have performed widely, recorded multiple CDs, and collaborated with organizations such as the NEPA Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Dr. Baker has received recognition for his contributions, including the Dean’s Salute to Excellence in 2002. He has also conducted honor choruses, mentored award-winning students, and contributed to recordings with Schola Discantus and The Lyric Consort.

• Former faculty at Temple University, California State University at Chico, Glassboro State College, and Wilkes University
• Artistic Director, The Lyric Consort (1994–present)
• Artistic Director, Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania (1999–present)
• Music Director, Bloomsburg Players (ongoing)
• Director, Encore Music Camp (1994–1998)
• Artistic Director, Young Artists' Summer Program at Wyoming Seminary (1999–2003)

His work bridges academic instruction, performance, community engagement, and artistic innovation in choral music.