Elizabeth L. Wilson, DMA

Degrees:
DMA Choral Conducting, University of Kentucky
MM Choral Conducting, Georgia State University
BM Music Education, University of Georgia

At UK since: 2015

Elizabeth (Beth) L. Wilson, DMA, is a sought after conductor-educator on Faculty for University of Kentucky. This academic year marks Dr. Wilson’s twelfth as conductor of the SATB choir, Choristers, which has grown from 42 singers in 2015 to now over 100 members. Choristers is not only the largest choral ensemble on campus, it is also UK’s oldest performing ensemble. Choristers was a featured performing choir at the KMEA Conference in 2021 and 2022. In addition to leading Choristers, Dr. Wilson teaches courses in conducting and choral music education methods, oversees student teachers, and serves as faculty advisor for Blue Note and the ACDA student chapter. Dr. Wilson’s philosophy of using choral music to foster human connection through a community of excellence has translated to invitations as honor choir conductor, interest session presenter, clinician, and adjudicator, including as a featured conductor at Carnegie Hall in 2024 and in Stockholm and Uppsala, Sweden in July 2027.

Dr. Wilson also works as Director of Music & Worship at Frankfort First United Methodist Church and is current Vice President of Kentucky ACDA. Beth’s prior positions include Conductor of Georgia Tech Women’s Choir, Director of Student Musician Development for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Choral Director for both Pope and Wheeler High Schools in Cobb County, GA. In addition to her current ACDA role, she is the immediate Past President of KYACDA and has served as KYACDA College/University R&R Chair, GAACDA Treasurer, and twice on Southern Region Conference Planning Committees. Beth was a featured guest on the Conduct(her) podcast twice in Summer 2026 and was KMEA 2020-21 District 7 College/University Teacher of the Year. Dr. Wilson earned the DMA in choral conducting from University of Kentucky, MM in choral conducting from Georgia State University, and BM in music education from University of Georgia.

Beth happily resides in Lexington with her husband - Ken, their children - Drew and Anna, and their dogs - Coco and Daisy.