Amy Voorhees

Dr. Amy Voorhees is the Director of Choral Activities at Susquehanna University and holds the Cyril M. Stretansky Professorship in Choral Music. Dr. Voorhees conducts the University Choir and Chamber Singers and teaches courses in Choral Conducting and Choral Methods. She also teaches voice lessons and supervises student teachers. Voorhees was recently appointed to the CORO/Simpson College Summer Master’s in Choral Conducting Program as a resident conducting faculty member. She teaches conducting lessons, leads masterclasses, presents seminars, produces concerts, and assists in the Choral Literature course each summer.

A graduate of Michigan State University and a University Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Voorhees taught Class Voice, undergraduate conducting, assisted with the MSU Choral Union, Women’s Chamber Ensemble, and conducted the MSU Campus Choir. She holds a B.M. degree in Vocal Performance from Simpson College, has additional Music Education training from Iowa State University, and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Drake University. 

Prior to her studies at MSU, Voorhees taught public school for over fifteen years with experience at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels.  Her most recent appointment was the Director of Choral Activities at Waukee High School where she supervised staff and accompanists while overseeing eleven different choral ensembles, including very successful show and jazz choir programs. During her tenure, the A Cappella Choir was invited to sing at the 2015 American Choral Director’s Association National Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. While at Waukee High School, Voorhees served on the Affirmative Action Committee and Leadership.