44. Music and Business: an interview with Maria Ellis

Today I interview Maria Ellis, founder of Girl Conductor. Maria and I met online over a year ago via, of course, Instagram. If you’ve ever found yourself unsure of how to go after your dreams or in need of choral-inspiration. This episode is for you! Maria Ellis is a Music Educator, Choral Conductor,  with over 20 years of choral music experience.  Called a “Master Educator” and a “Force of Nature” by Dr. Jim Henry, University of Missouri- St. Louis, she holds a B.M. in Music Education emphasis on Voice (K-12 Certified) Degree from the University of Missouri- St. Louis and served as the Arts and Administrative Fellow for The St. Louis Symphony. Maria currently serves as the Community Engagement Manager for The St. Louis Children’s Choirs and is the Founding Conductor of The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries' newly formed City of Music All-Star Chorus. Follow Maria Ellis on Instagram and visit her website Choir Baton Host: Beth Philemon | Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerFor more information on Choir Baton please visit choirbaton.com  and to follow us on Instagram @choirbaton  @bethphilemon Music by: Scott HolmesTo join the Choir Baton Teaching Membership or for more information, go here. To receive the weekly Choir Baton Weekly Letter, including information regarding the FREE Introductory Singer Course, sign-up here. Choir Baton Podcast Producer: Maggie HemedingerMusic by: Scott HolmesFollow @ChoirBaton onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | FacebookVisit ChoirBaton.comFollow @BethPhilemon onInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInVisit BethPhilemon.com