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Alyssa J. Cossey is a conductor, educator, scholar, and activist at Coastal Carolina University where she serves as the Associate Director of Choral Activities. She teaches Music Education courses and conducts the Calliope Chorus, with prior roles including Assistant Professor of Choral Music at the University of Arizona and over a decade of teaching middle and high school choirs in Southern California.
- Education
- D.M.A. in Choral Conducting, Michigan State University (2017)
- M.M. in Conducting, California State University, Fullerton (2015)
- B.A. in Music Education, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2008)
Research Interests focus on expanding the choral canon to include historically excluded composers, culturally responsive pedagogy, and intersectional feminism in the arts. Her work emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in choral spaces, with publications and presentations on topics like:
- DEI implementation in choral pedagogy
- Performance practice of 20th-century choral music
- Gender-neutral recruitment strategies in choirs
- Vocal exercises for post-COVID recovery
- Historical analysis of choral works
- Equity-focused repertoire databases
Scientific Awards:
- 2023 Dale Warland American Prize in Conducting: Third Place
Her teaching areas include Choral Conducting and Music Education, with professional affiliations such as the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and membership in the professional women’s choir mirabai. She has presented at over a hundred conferences and workshops across the U.S., focusing on innovative pedagogy and DEI practices.
