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Dr. Nicholle Andrews is Professor of Choral Studies and Director of the Feast of Lights at the University of Redlands Conservatory of Music. She concurrently serves as Artistic Director of the Phoenix Chamber Choir in Vancouver. A licensed Body Mapping educator, she specializes in choral conducting, contemporary music pedagogy, and performance psychology.
Education
- B.Mus. & B.Mus.Ed. from Memorial University of Newfoundland
- M.Mus. & D.Mus. in Choral Conducting from McGill University
Research Focus
Her research examines performance anxiety in musicians, pitch perception, and body awareness in conducting. She develops pedagogical approaches for contemporary music understanding through courses like 'Ear Cleaning' and conducts graduate seminars on rehearsal techniques and anxiety management. Her work bridges performance practice with cognitive science.
Publications consistently explore psychological aspects of musical performance across diverse ensembles, with recent focus on educational transitions for student musicians and anxiety mitigation strategies.
Awards
- Professor of the Year
- Advisor of the Year
- Faculty Outstanding Service Award
Leadership
Directs the Chapel Singers and founded the Youth Choir program at Redlands. Leads the Phoenix Chamber Choir in commissioning Canadian composers and producing professional recordings like 'Evolve' (2022). Regularly conducts honor choirs internationally, including performances at Podium on the Edge (Canada) and NCCO conventions.
