Cheryl Y. Boga

About

Cheryl Y. Boga is Conductor and Director of Performance Music at The University of Scranton, where she is now in her 44th year. She is the founder and musical director of the World Premiere Composition Series, now in its 41st year, and has built the Performance Music program into one of the premier collegiate music programs in Pennsylvania. Cheryl's years at Scranton began with the University Concert Band & Singers, and have expanded to include the University Bands, University Performance Choirs, University String Orchestra, University Small Instrumental Ensembles, University Guest Artist Series, The Nelhybel Collection, a number of educational outreach initiatives, and The Scranton Brass Orchestra, most of which she founded. She maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, clinician, and consultant throughout the eastern U.S., working with musicians ranging from high school students to professionals. Cheryl is the recipient of numerous awards including the National Catholic Band Association Lifetime Service Award, the Order Pro Deo et Universitat, and The Sursum Corda Award. She has served twice as president and almost four decades as auditions chair of The Pennsylvania Collegiate Bandmasters Association. In her work with the University Performance Choirs, she develops singers' vocal technique, musicianship, and performance abilities across a wide range of repertoire from classical to contemporary works.

Education & Qualifications

Extensive conducting and music education training; 44 years of collegiate music direction experience; National Catholic Band Association recognition

Teaching Styles