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Dr. Dwight Jilek serves as an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at North Dakota State University (NDSU), starting in Fall 2024. Previously, he held roles as Director of Choral Activities and Chair of the Music Department at Bemidji State University, where he conducted The Bemidji Choir, Bemidji Chamber Singers, and oversaw vocal music education programs. He is also Artistic Director of Magnum Chorum in Minneapolis, MN, leading the ensemble in high-profile performances and international tours.
Education:
- D.M.A., Choral Conducting, University of North Texas
- M.M., Choral Conducting, Michigan State University
- B.M., Vocal Music Education, Concordia College
Research interests focus on choral conducting, early music performance, and vocal pedagogy, with a commitment to collaborative projects and educational outreach. His work emphasizes precision in choral performance, historical interpretation, and fostering student achievement through rigorous curricula and ensemble leadership.
Professional leadership includes roles as Northwest District Chair and Collegiate Repertoire and Resources Coordinator for the Minnesota American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA), and festival conducting for events like the MN All-State Tenor-Bass Choir and Big 9 Festival. Awards reflect his excellence in graduate conducting, including the Outstanding Graduate Conductor award from the University of North Texas.
Additional responsibilities include serving as Chorus Master for the Dallas Symphony Chorus and Opera conductor for productions like Speed Dating Tonight and Pirates of Penzance. His career spans over a decade in academic and church music leadership, shaping both university and community choral programs.
