Jo-Michael Scheibe is professor and program director of choral studies at the Frost School of Music, where he conducts the Frost Chorale, coordinates the choral program, and teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting. Ensembles under his leadership have performed at state, regional, and national conferences of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the Music Educators National Conference, as well as with artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, José Carreras, Marvis Martin, and Kenny Loggins. Most recently, the Frost Chorale was selected to sing at the 2007 ACDA National Convention and premiere the Raymond Brock Commission: The Nine Muses by David Conte. In January 2003, after the demise of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Scheibe founded the Master Chorale of South Florida which he continues to serve as Music and Artistic Director.
Scheibe has prepared choruses for Sir Colin Davis and the London Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony, Franz Welser-Möst and the Cleveland Orchestra, Daniel Oren, Jahja Ling, James Judd, Max Valdez, Thomas Sanderling, and Alain Lombard. Most recently, he prepared Choruses for the opening of the Miami Performing Arts Center including the Concert Association of South Florida's Presentation of Il Trovatore. Scheibe also served as the Director of Music Ministries at Coral Gables Congregational Church, conducting the Chancel Choir and Vocal Ensemble. He is a member of Chorus America, The International Choral Federation, and several other professional and educational organizations, and is in frequent demand internationally as a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator. Scheibe is widely recognized for his work with contemporary choral literature, new music commissions, and young composers. Dr. Scheibe is also a proponent of contemporary choral composers and has series with Colla Voce, Santa Barbara and Walton Music Publishers.
email: jscheibe@miami.edu
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