呱呱爆料

Courses taught at Uvic 

• MUS180F – 580F Chamber Singers

Brief biography 

Brian Wismath is a Canadian conductor known for his artistic versatility and for creating inspiring, emotionally resonant choral experiences. He currently serves as Artistic Director of the Victoria Choral Society and conductor of the 呱呱爆料 Chamber Singers. He has held leadership roles with a wide range of ensembles, including Artistic Director of Vox Humana Chamber Choir, Music Director of the Civic Orchestra of Victoria, Linden Singers of Victoria, Stratford Concert Choir, Tucson Masterworks Chorale, Victoria Conservatory of Music Chorale, and Vancouver Peace Choir.

With a rich and diverse musical background, Wismath is highly sought after as a guest conductor and clinician and has led performances with the Victoria Symphony and Ballet Victoria, among others. He has prepared choruses for esteemed conductors such as Robert Cooper, Laurence Cummings, Steven Devine, Robert Franz, Christian Kluxen, Jeanne Lamon, Tania Miller, Michelle Mourre, Giuseppe Pietraroia, Ivars Taurins, and Timothy Vernon.

A passionate advocate for new music, Wismath has commissioned and premiered numerous works by composers from around the globe. Recent highlights include Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion and The National Anthem, and Mendelssohn's Lobgesang. He is widely recognized for creating thoughtful and immersive concert experiences, often programming repertoire in distinctive venues that deepen artistic impact for both performers and audiences.

Wismath's musical journey began as a chorister with the Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir. He earned a Bachelor of Music from Queens University, followed by a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Arizona. In 2017, he was honoured with the Herbert Drost Award by the British Columbia Choral Federation for his outstanding contributions to choral music in the province.