Maria A. Ellis
Maria A. Ellis is a conductor, educator, broadcaster, and founder of Girl Conductor LLC, known for connecting choral excellence to culture and community. She serves as Artistic Director of The Sheldon’s All-Star Chorus and the University of Missouri–St. Louis Voices of Jubilation. Ellis made her Carnegie Hall conducting debut in 2023 and recently led the AMIS Asian High School Honor Choir in Korea—an international ensemble representing students from across Asia and the Middle East. A sought-after clinician, conductor, and adjudicator, she works with singers nationwide, emphasizing independent musicianship and student-centered rehearsal practice. Ellis creates and hosts two award-winning programs on Classic 107.3 in St. Louis: Bach and Beyoncé and American Gospel with Maria A. Ellis. She chairs the Choral Council of the National Association for Music Education and serves on the Board of Directors for Chorus America.