JSV CONDUCTOR CANDIDATE INFO

These are the candidates who have been selected to advance in our conductor search process so far, and have been interviewed by our Conductor Search Committee.

Our committee is comprised of organization Co-Founder/Board Member/General Manager Victoria Racz, and Board Members Rebecca Towers and Gloria Duarte-Rivera.

Announcing our first candidate, Maria Choi!

Maria attended Lee University and received her BME, Music Education, and Instrumental Teaching Licensure (K-12). Her MMEd in Music Education (Instrumental/Orchestral) was received at the University of North Texas.

She has taught at Mesquite ISD, Plano ISD, Dallas School of Music, Garland Independent School District, Vancouver Public Schools, Seton Catholic College Preparatory, and most recently as the Orchestra Director at Cascade MS in Vancouver, WA.

Maria will conduct our JSV Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 12, 2026!