Steven M. Guillory

Choral Conductor | Educator | Researcher | Singer

Steven M. Guillory is a choral conductor and music educator dedicated to building community and personal growth through rigorous ensemble singing. He currently serves as the Director of Choirs at Comeaux High School and is the Founder and Artistic Director of the community-based youth choir La Voix des Jeunes. Holding a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Steven balances his time on the podium with active musicological research, bringing historical depth and diverse repertoire to singers of all ages.

Ensemble Experience

Conducting & Leadership
-La Voix des Jeunes
--Founder and Artistic Director of a nonprofit community-based youth choir serving 7th-12th grade students across the Lafayette, Louisiana area.
-Comeaux High School Choirs
--Director of Choirs managing several sequential ensembles, focusing on vocal pedagogy, music literacy, and superior performance standards
-University of Louisiana at Lafayette
--Graduate Teaching Assistant with experience leading the Tenor/Bass Chorale, Soprano/Alto Choir, and Chamber Choir (SATB Ensemble)Professional Performance
-Professional Chorister
--Active performing member of BonaVox and the Louisiana Vocal Arts Ensemble (LVAE)

Current Research & Publications

Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da. Missa sine nomine a 4. Modern performing edition and transcription. Published via IMSLP and CPDL

Guillory, Steven M. "Heinrich Schütz's Das ist je gewisslich wahr (SWV 388): Compositional Analysis and Performance Considerations." April 2025.
-First Prize, Graduate Student Research Showcase, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2026)

Guillory, Steven M. "The Tension of Mystery: Harmony and Form in Morten Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium." March 2025.

Guillory, Steven M. "Cultural Awareness in the Choral Classroom: Strategies for Authentically Teaching Music from Other Cultures." Lafayette Parish School System Music Professional Development, August 2024.

Contact & Full Curriculum Vitae

Whether you are a parent inquiring about La Voix des Jeunes, a student, or a fellow director, I would love to hear from you!