Chris Myers has maintained an active career as a composer, pianist, and music director, working with artists ranging from Dame Gwyneth Jones and Evelyn Lear to Melissa Manchester and John Rubinstein.
Along the way, he has also worked as a writer and consultant, assisting orchestras and other performing arts organizations with messaging, education, production, and program development.
Chris studied music composition with Sven-David Sandström, Frank Ticheli, and Morten Lauridsen and was trained as a conductor by Hans Beer and Lynn Bielefelt. He also plays oboe, and he studied sralai and pinpeat with Rattanak Ngam in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
He currently resides in Paris, where he is music director for Chœur Onstage.
Career Summary
Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Composition
University of Southern California
Master of Music in Music Composition & Arts Administration
Indiana University
Administrative Experience
Baltimore Opera Company Director of Education
Walt Disney World Resort Guest Talent Coordination
Disneyland Resort Special Activities and Tour Development
Redlands Symphony General Manager
NOVA Chamber Music Series Marketing Manager