Dr. Felicia Barber — Conductor, Educator, Scholar

Dr. Felicia Barber

Conductor. Educator. Scholar.

Associate Professor of Choral Conducting, Yale University · Conductor, Yale Camerata

An Artistic Life

A voice for the choral art, in every register

Felicia Barber's work moves fluidly between the podium, the classroom, and the page. As a conductor, she shapes ensembles with clarity and depth. As an educator, she mentors the next generation of choral musicians. As a scholar, she illuminates the African American choral tradition and its place within the broader musical canon. Across each of these roles, a single commitment remains constant: choral music as a site of excellence, community, and cultural memory.

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Core Commitments

The threads that run through the work

Choral Excellence

A pursuit of the highest artistic standards in sound, interpretation, and ensemble craft.

Education & Mentorship

Guiding conductors and singers at every stage, from first-year undergraduates to graduate scholars.

African American Choral Literature

Scholarship and performance dedicated to the depth and range of this vital repertoire.

Cultural Context

Situating choral works within the histories and communities that gave rise to them.

Diversity & Representation

Broadening whose voices and works are heard, studied, and celebrated on the choral stage.

Conducting Pedagogy

Developing rigorous, thoughtful approaches to teaching the art and craft of conducting.

Community

Building ensembles and classrooms rooted in trust, belonging, and shared purpose.

Artistic Leadership

Guiding institutions and ensembles with vision, integrity, and care.

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Yale Camerata

Leading the Yale Camerata

Dr. Barber conducts the Yale Camerata, a choral ensemble of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale School of Music recognized for its ambitious repertoire and commitment to musical excellence.

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