Dwight A. Holmes, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Idyllwild Master Chorale brings 30 years of choral conducting experience to this unique choir. He has directed the choir since 1986. His past credits include the ISOMATA Youth and Festival Choirs, Los Cancioneros, The Orme School Fine Arts Choir, the Idyllwild Arts Academy Chamber singers, and The Idyllwild Arts Alumni Choir. He is currently conducting the Hemet Unified School's Performing Arts Academy Orchestra and teaching vocal and instrumental music at Idyllwild School and the Idyllwild Arts Children's Center. He has several published choral compositions and has served as a guest conductor and lecturer/artist at various festivals, conferences and conclaves throughout the United States, Canada and Asia.