Westmont Choirs Music Department

The Westmont College Choir

Founded with the college in 1937, the Westmont College Choir continues as a living legacy of Westmont’s spirit and mission, drawing singers from all areas of academic study together in worship and service for the community. The College Choir represents Westmont in the Santa Barbara community, featured at the annual Westmont Christmas Festival at the Granada Theatre, as well as in performances with the Santa Barbara Symphony and other local ensembles. Internationally, the College Choir has toured extensively, including in Italy, Austria, Germany, Costa Rica, Guatemala, the United Kingdom, and Japan.  Currently under the direction of alumnus Dr. Daniel Gee ‘13, the College Choir celebrates the diversity of cultural influences in Southern California, particularly highlighting Spanish-language choral music alongside the traditional Western concert repertoire. 

The Westmont Chamber Singers

Founded by Dr. Grey Brothers in 1994, the Westmont Chamber Singers features Westmont’s top vocal talent and has become a regular and sought after performing presence in Santa Barbara’s vibrant music scene. Currently led by Dr. Daniel Gee, the Chamber Singers perform extensively and in a myriad of contexts, from the majestic Bellosguardo Estate, to the Grace Fisher Winter Showcase in the Granada Theatre, to the dedication of the U.S.S. Santa Barbara at the Rosewood Miramar Hotel, to private events in Santa Ynez Wineries. Inquiries for performances can be sent to music@westmont.edu.

Director of Choral Activities

Daniel Gee is a conductor and composer currently serving as Director of Choral Activities at Westmont College, where he leads the Westmont College Choir and Chamber Singers. Active as an orchestral director in Southern California, Dr. Gee is Music Director of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, and has served as Assistant Conductor of the Long Beach Symphony and Guest Conductor of the Santa Barbara Chamber Players.  As a composer, Dr. Gee’s music has been commissioned and performed across the United States, and his choral music has been published by Walton Music and Colla Voce Music on the Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series. Gee received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music where he studied conducting with Jo-Michael Scheibe and Cristian Grases, and composition with Morten Lauridsen and Sean Friar.  For more information or to contact Dr. Gee, email dgee@westmont.edu.