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2024 ACDA Southwestern Region Conference February 27 - March 2, 2024 Denver, Colorado

Colorado Children's Chorale Elus Vocal Ensemble
Tour Choir

Over the past fifty years, the Colorado Children’s
Chorale has brought its artistry and charm to audi- Founded in 2012, Elus Vocal Ensemble comprises
ences throughout the world. With a diverse repertoire musicians based in the Denver Metropolitan area. Un-
ranging from fully-staged opera and musical theater der the direction of Taylor Martin, Elus specializes in
to standard choral compositions in classical, folk, and singing diverse a cappella choral repertoire including
popular traditions, the Chorale performs with an inno- contemporary works from around the world. In their
vative stage presentation and a unique theatrical spirit. eighth season, Elus has collaborated previously with
The Chorale has received the Governor’s Award for The Colorado Symphony, The Colorado Chorale, El
Excellence in the Arts, the Mayor’s Award for Excel- Sistema, Church of the Ascension, St. Martin’s Cham-
lence in the Arts, and the prestigious El Pomar Award ber Choir, and the Choirs of Metropolitan State Uni-
for Excellence in Arts and Humanities. The Colorado versity.
Children’s Chorale annually trains 400 members be-
tween the ages of 7 and 14 from all ethnicities and Taylor Martin is associate director and
socio-economic backgrounds, representing more than conductor for the Colorado Symphony
180 schools in the Denver metro area and beyond. Chorus, and artistic director for Elus Vo-
cal Ensemble. Entering his seventh sea-
Emily Crile, artistic director, exhibits her son with Elus Vocal Ensemble, Martin
passion for choral music through devel- has led performances of great a cappella repertoire
oping and conducting singers of all ages. through imaginative programming, and led major
She currently directs Tour Choir, a pre- works such as David Lang’s the little match girl passion and
mier treble ensemble. During the past Fauré’s Requiem to great acclaim. Elus collaborated with
twenty-two years with the Chorale, she has directed international EDM artist, OPIUO, to perform a sold-
prep, apprentice, and transitions choirs; worked with out show at Red Rocks in 2021. Martin lives in Arvada
concert and tour choirs; prepared children for appear- with his wife and pets, where he loves to spend time
ances with the Colorado Symphony, Central City Op- outside, enjoying Colorado’s beautiful nature.
era, Opera Colorado, and Colorado Ballet; and toured
throughout Australia, China, Europe, New Zealand,
South Africa, and the United States. Crile is the past
president of Colorado ACDA and is an active choral
clinician and presenter throughout the United States.

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