Elizabeth L. Wilson, DMA

Degrees:
DMA Choral Conducting, University of Kentucky, 2022
MM Choral Conducting, Georgia State University, 2008
BM Music Education, University of Georgia, 1999

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 eleventh as conductor of the 110-voice SATB choir, UK Choristers. Choristers is the oldest performing ensemble at UK and was a featured performing choir at the KMEA Conference in both 2021 and 2022. In addition to 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 - recently a featured conductor at Carnegie Hall in April 2024.

Dr. Wilson also works as Director of Music & Worship at Frankfort First United Methodist Church and is current Vice President of Kentucky ACDA. Previously, Beth served as Choir Director at Maxwell Street Presbyterian, Clinician at Montreat Worship & Music Conference, Conductor of Georgia Tech Women’s Choir, Director of Student Musician Development for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, as well as choral educator at both Pope and Wheeler High Schools in Cobb County, GA. In addition to her current ACDA role, Beth is most recently Past President of KYACDA and prior served as KYACDA College/University R&R Chair, GAACDA Treasurer, and twice on Southern Region Conference Planning Committees. Beth was honored to be named KMEA 2020-2021 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.