Julia Davids

Education

DM, Choral Conducting, Northwestern University
MM, Conducting, University of Michigan
MM, Vocal Performance, University of Michigan
BEd, University of Western Ontario
BM, University of Western Ontario

Profile

Dr. Julia Davids brings her expertise in conducting, vocal performance, and music education. She directs the University Choir and Chamber Singers and teaches music education courses.

Faith is the lens through which she sees everything in music—from the repertoire through the teaching process through how we interact—faith is the organizing principle.

Davids is a soprano soloist, avid performer, and recitalist specializing in early music. She’s a proud founding member of the Canadian Chamber Choir, Canada’s national choral ensemble. As artistic director of the group since 2004, Davids led the ensemble on concert and workshop tours and directed their debut recording, “In Good Company.” Davids is currently the music director of the North Shore Choral Society. She also serves as director of music ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette, Illinois.

“Something I wish for my students after they graduate from North Park,” says Davids, “is that their lives will include music and singing, especially singing that serves their communities.”

Recent Publications

Julia Davids and Stephen LaTour. Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers. Long Grove, IL.: Waveland Press, Inc., 2012

Professional Organizations & Associations

American Choral Director’s Association

Choral Canada

Chorus America

National Association of Teachers of Singing

National Association for Music Education

Association of Canadian Choral Communities

National Collegiate Choral Organization

Canadian Chamber Choir