Melissa Morgan

Dr. Melissa Morgan serves as Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities within the Faculty of Media, Arts, and Performance at the University of Regina, while also directing the Musica Sacra music series at Campion College.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctorate of Music Performance in Choral Conducting (University of Toronto)
• Master of Music Performance in Choral Conducting (University of Western Ontario)
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music Education (University of Regina)
• Associate of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT) in piano, voice, and flute

Dr. Morgan's research program critically examines Choral Conducting through multiple lenses: Prairie Choral Music traditions, Dalcroze Eurhythmics applications, and vital contemporary issues including women's leadership, BIPOC representation, and appropriation versus appreciation in musical contexts. Her current scholarly projects include developing an Open Educational Resource textbook for emerging vocalists and contributing to publications on women composers.

As an educator, she directs the Chamber Singers (auditioned) and Concert Choir (non-auditioned), with ensembles performing at prestigious venues including Lincoln Centre and Cadogan Hall. Her students benefit from her national recognition as a clinician and guest conductor across North America, alongside engagement with her active research program presented at major conferences like Choral Canada's Podium.