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Conductor Performer

 

Peggy Dettwiler is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, educator, and performer. Born in 1957 in the United States, Dettwiler grew up in a family that valued music and the arts. Her parents were both music teachers, and her father was a professional trumpet player. From a young age, Dettwiler was exposed to a wide range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music. Dettwiler's passion for music led her to pursue a career in music education. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She also completed post-graduate studies in conducting at the Eastman School of Music in New York. Dettwiler's career as a conductor began in the early 1980s when she was appointed as the director of choral activities at Mansfield University. She quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative conductor, and her choirs consistently received high praise for their performances. In 1991, Dettwiler was appointed as the director of choral activities at West Virginia University, where she continued to build a reputation as one of the leading choral conductors in the country. Throughout her career, Dettwiler has conducted numerous choirs and orchestras, both in the United States and abroad. She has worked with some of the most prestigious ensembles in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also conducted performances at some of the most renowned concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. One of the highlights of Dettwiler's career was her appointment as the conductor of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus in 1995. Under her leadership, the chorus became one of the most respected and accomplished choral ensembles in the country. The chorus has performed with some of the most renowned orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra. In addition to her work as a conductor, Dettwiler is also a highly respected music educator. She has taught at several universities throughout her career, including Mansfield University, West Virginia University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has also served as a guest conductor and clinician at numerous music festivals and workshops throughout the United States and abroad. Dettwiler's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2003, she was awarded the West Virginia Governor's Arts Award for her contributions to the arts in the state. She has also been recognized by the American Choral Directors Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the International Federation for Choral Music. Despite her many accomplishments, Dettwiler remains committed to her work as a conductor and educator. She continues to inspire and mentor young musicians, and her passion for music is evident in every performance she conducts. Her dedication to the art of music has made her one of the most respected and admired classical music artists of her generation.

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