LORISSA MASON, CONDUCTOR
"Lorissa is a specific and expressive conductor. She adds so much to a choral singer’s musicality and interpretation. It was a delight to be a part of her choir. I hope to work with her again in the future."
- Nicole Burkhart, Soprano
BIO
Lorissa Mason is a distinguished conductor, educator, and scholar serving as the W.D. Bowles Endowed Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Area Chair at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In this capacity, she directs the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Women’s Choir, while overseeing the undergraduate and advanced conducting curriculum alongside coursework in music education. Known for her collaborative spirit, Dr. Mason frequently partners with diverse departments and programs across the UA Little Rock campus to enrich the university's cultural landscape.
"Lorissa helps bring out the best in anyone; as a colleague, a mentor, and as a conductor--she is a leader 100% of the time."
- Ashley Hannagan, Alto
“Without music, life would be a mistake”