Calvin C. Gage, Director

Calvin C. Gage is an emeritus professor of the Crane School of Music, Potsdam College, Potsdam, New York. Mr. Gage's education includes degrees from the Crane School and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. As a performer, Mr. Gage has performed as a tenor solist with such notable conductors as Robert Shaw, Helen Hosmer, Nadia Boulanger and Brock McElhoran. While on the faculty of the Crane School, he conducted the Concert Choir and the internationally known Crane Chorus, a festival chorus of 250 voices. He was recognized by the ACDA and received the Chapter Award for 1992 as the "Outstanding Choral Conductor" in New York State. Recently retired, Mr. Gage resides in Palm Beach Gardens with his wife Gail.

Gail W. Gage, Co-Director

Gail W. Gage graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY and received a Master's Degree from the Crane School of Music at Potsdam College. She is a 30-year teaching veteran in the state of New York. During that time she served as State Choir Chairman and was a two-term President of the New York State Choral Directors' Guild. She also held offices in the American Choral Directors' Guild at the state level. In Florida, she has continued to adjudicate and has judged for the Florida Vocal Association and Music-Fest Orlando since her retirement.