Brandon Booth

This weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of working with the amazing students from Frederick County Schools. In less than six hours, these dedicated young musicians tackled five pieces, and let me tell you- they were beyond prepared! Their teachers clearly set them up for success, and the students showed up ready to shine. We kicked off with some energizing warm-ups, and even played a few rounds of "Four Corners," debating our favorite fast food spots and streaming platforms. The laughter...

November 2025 On November 24th and 25th, 2025, the Somerset County Music Educators Association Chorus Festival at Berlin Brothersvalley High School was pure magic. I led the high school choir, which was huge- nearly 100 or so voices filling the room. With so much talent, I faced an impossible task choosing a soloist. So I let all 15 who auditioned share the spotlight. Katie Spiri, my host, was a gem, not only organizing but serving up the best desserts. Andrew Smith, my phenomenal...

In October 2024, I had the honor of stepping into a role I had always admired- from attendee to clinician- at the Messiah University Choral Workshop. This time, I wasn’t bringing my Baltimore students- I was leading them, along with over 300 eager participants. On Tuesday, October 8th, in Parmer Hall, I stood side by side with my former professors- Joy Meade, Rachel Cornacchio, and Yoon Soo Lim- now colleagues in this full-circle moment. We worked from 8:30 a.m. until a 5:00 p.m. concert,...