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Providing unique choral education resources Writing accessible, well-crafted a-cappella music for mixed and treble ensembles Available for commissioned works Available as guest conducting/guest clinician/workshops for teachers EXPERTISE - click links for more info Adam Paltrowitz is a master educator, composer, conductor, and clinician. ​ During his 19-year tenure as the Director of Choral Activities at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School in New York, his groups have toured throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. ​ What makes his choirs unique is his belief that anyone can sing; as a result, his ensembles are always self-selected, while maintaining the highest standard of musical excellence. He also has pioneered a philosophy that every student is a soloist. All students in his choirs continually learn and perform solo repertoire in various languages. Adam's choral program has also gained great acclaim for the cultivation of eight student-run a-cappella ensembles; some of these ensembles have performed on national and local television programs. ​ Adam earned his B.S. in music education from New York University, M.A. in vocal pedagogy from Columbia University - Teacher's College, and Ed.M. choral conducting from Columbia University - Teacher's College. ​ His weekly blog, Choral Clarity, has gained a large international audience as it provides a unique perspective to both the role of the choral director and the empowerment of all students. His choral compositions and arrangements have been performed by choirs around the world; many are available on his Choral Clarity instant download platform. ​ Adam resides in Manhattan with his wife, Blair Goldberg, a professional Broadway actress, and their daughter, Lyla.