Dusty Francis has been selected as the Artistic Director of the New York City Master Chorale (NYCMC).

Francis, who joined the organization in 2014 as Assistant Conductor, most recently took the podium as Principal Conductor in the organization’s December 2018 concert, “Messiah Reimagined.” He has performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He holds a master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati.

In a press statement Francis said, “It has been one of the great privileges of my professional life to spend the past five years supporting the mission and members of this incredible organization, and I am honored and excited to lead the chorale into the coming season in this new role. NYCMC has provided our members, our audience, and me with countless meaningful musical memories, and I am certain our fourteenth season will continue this tradition of moving and delighting the people of New York.”

This season the Chorale will present three concerts, as well as additional open mics and holiday performances, throughout the year. Among the concerts the programs will include “A Procession Winding Around Me,” “The Little Match Girl Passion,” and Mozart’s Last Year.