Craig Johnson

Conspirare

Conspirare was founded in 1991 and has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming. Led by renowned founder and artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two performing ensembles and an educational program. The professional chamber choir ("Conspirare" or "Company of Voices") of extraordinarily talented singers from around the country is presented in an annual concert series in Austin, other Texas communities, around the U.S. and abroad. The Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer singers performs large choral/orchestral works. often in collaboration with other music organizations. The Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educational program for young singers ages 8-17, who learn and perform in two separate ensembles, Kantorei and Allegro (formerly Conspirare Children's Choir). Conspirare is operated by 7 full-time and 8 part-time staff members and governed by a volunteer board of directors.