Seth Velez

Biography

Seth Velez is an accomplished conductor, bass-baritone, and educator within the choral spheres of Los Angeles and New York. As a singer, Seth has performed extensively with choirs touring the United States, the U.K., South Korea, and much of Europe. He has competed and headlined in international competitions in Wales, France, Germany, and Italy, and has a solo background that encompasses both Classical and Musical Theatre styles. Seth’s conducting and teaching portfolio includes positions at Montclair State University, Syracuse University, Azusa Pacific University, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, the Dessoff Choirs, and the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus.  Seth also runs a private voice studio in Manhattan serving clients of all ages and ability levels. His research interests primarily revolve around the flexibility and versatility of the human voice. Seth holds both a MMus in Choral Conducting and a MMus in Voice Pedagogy from Syracuse University as well as a BM in Performance from Azusa Pacific University. He is an inducted member of Pi Kappa Lambda and is an active member of the American Choral Director’s Association, The National Association of Teachers of Singing, and The College Music Society.