Spoleto Festival USA Names New Music Director of the Festival Chorus

Spoleto Festival USA names new music director of the festival chorus

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Spoleto Festival USA has appointed a new music director for the festival chorus. Starting in 2026, Dr. Amanda Quist will bring her knowledge to the position of directing the chorus. Dr. Quist is an associate professor and director of choral activities at Western Michigan University. She possesses a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting and a Doctoral Cognate in Voice Pedagogy and Science from the University of North…

Spoleto Festival USA Appoints Dr. Amanda Quist as New Music Director of the Festival Chorus

Spoleto Festival USA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Amanda Quist as Music Director of the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus, beginning with the 2026 Festival. Dr. Quist brings a wealth of experience, a distinguished academic background, and a dynamic vision for the future of choral music at the Festival.