In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Carling FitzSimmons

Living in: Chicago, United States.
Since returning to Chicago in 2011, Carling has established herself as a masterful singer, conductor, and arts educator. As a conductor of young singers, Carling has worked for Pro Musica Youth Chorus, Chicago Public Schools, and the Merit School of Music, where she serves as Head of Choirs at the Tuition-free Conservatory. A sought-after guest conductor and clinician, Carling has worked with the William Ferris Chorale and the Northwest Choral Society, as well as Goshen College, Kenyon College, Loyola University, Pueri Cantores, and the Young Naperville Singers. Lauded for her sweet-toned singing', Carling maintains an active performing career, appearing with chamber ensembles throughout Chicago. Carling is also the founder and Artistic Director of La Caccina, an ensemble that champions and performs diverse, innovative repertoire for women's voices. Under her guidance, La Caccina has established itself as the city s premier treble ensemble, performing in a diverse range of styles, inspiring the next generation of musicians, and commissioning new works. Through La Caccina, Carling has proven herself to be a champion of new music and an innovative conductor, earning praise for her visionary and generous leadership. She holds BAs in music and English from Kenyon College and an MM in choral conducting from Michigan State University.