Summary:
Dr. Anthony Trecek-King, a highly acclaimed choral conductor and scholar, is appointed as the artist-in-residence for the Cincinnati Youth Choir's 32nd season. His new vision aims to create artistic goals, unique programming, and creative collaborations that will propel the choir into the future of choral music.
By Kathleen Riemenschneider
Executive Director
Cincinnati Youth Choir
The Cincinnati Youth Choir, Ensemble in Residence (CYC) at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) announces that Dr. Anthony Trecek-King will serve as the program’s artist-in-residence for its 32nd season. Dr Trecek-King will lead the program with a new vision for the future. With support from the current CYC team, Dr. Trecek-King will help create artistic goals, creative performances and collaborations, and unique programming that will launch CCM’s resident ensemble into the future of choral music.
Dr. Anthony Trecek-King is a highly acclaimed choral conductor, scholar, pedagogue and media personality with a career spanning over 20 years. He has a rich history with the Cincinnati Youth Choir having engaged in short, creative residencies with the choristers and providing board training focused on access, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) since 2018.
He actively engaged CYC singers during the pandemic, offering CYC sponsored courses in sight-singing. “The students and conductors have embraced Anthony as part of the CYC team,” said Robyn Lana, founder and current artistic director. “He is an outstanding pedagogue who provides nurturing instruction of the highest caliber creating an open and welcoming environment where all grow and experience success.
“He has set a standard with his work in the United States and abroad. Anthony is a perfect addition to the program during this year of transition. We are incredibly fortunate that he believes in and has connected his heart to our singers.”
Heather Vest, CYC’s director of choirs and education, aid, “Working alongside Anthony Trecek-King is comparable to being in the presence of a conductor who orchestrates more than choral music, but moments of pure inspiration. With his infectious energy, he transforms any space into a stage of boundless creativity.
“Children are enchanted, parents are excited and conductors are ignited with fresh ideas. Anthony’s empowering presence, sincere smile and genuine connection resonate long after the music fades, leaving hearts uplifted and spirits soaring. The Cincinnati Youth Choir warmly welcomes Dr. TK!”
In addition to his history with the youth choir, Trecek-King is an active guest conductor and serves as a resident chorus conductor with the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston. He is recognized internationally for his ability to create moving performances that exhibit a surprising range of dynamics and depth of expression while cultivating vocal and instrumental musicians at all levels.
The work of Dr. Trecek-King captivates audiences by uniting the highest artistic standards and humanity. Keith Lockhart, Boston Pops conductor, describes him as “…extremely talented” and praises his work as having “fashioned a musical ensemble that is disciplined, musical and unanimous in its musical impulses.”
Dr. Anthony Trecek-King is an active guest conductor and serves as a resident conductor (chorus) with the Handel and Haydn Society. Recognized for his ability to create moving performances that exhibit a surprising range of dynamics and depth of expression, Trecek-King excels at cultivating vocal and instrumental musicians at all levels. Through his collaborative rehearsal style, he bridges the gap between high art and humanity, captivating audiences while maintaining exceptional sonic quality.
He holds a B.M. in cello performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, an M.M. in orchestral conducting from Florida State University, and a D.M.A. in choral conducting from Boston University. Currently residing in Boston, he shares his life with his partner Melanie (of Thinking is Power) and their beloved cat.