Artist-in-Residence

EVERETT McCORVEY

Tenor, Teacher, Impresario, Conductor

2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence

Everett McCorvey’s residency brings concerts, events, and learning to Worcester, including work within the Worcester Public Schools and community organizations.

Throughout his residency, Everett will bring his artist-centric approach to teaching into the Worcester community, through performances with his American Spiritual Ensemble, Worcester Children’s Chorus, Worcester Public Schools, Worcester Chorus, and more. See the full list of partners.

About Everett

Everett is the founder and Artistic Director of the American Spiritual Ensemble, a critically-acclaimed professional group dedicated to the celebration of the American Negro Spiritual, founded in 1995 with a mission of keeping the spiritual alive. Everett is also the conductor and Artistic Director of the National Chorale and Orchestra of New York City, a professional organization dedicated to performing the titans of classical choral repertoire. He was recently appointed as the inaugural Principal Guest Conductor at Opera Columbus. He is also the Director of Opera at the University of Kentucky’s College of Fine Arts in Lexington. Learn more about Everett McCorvey.

The Artist-in-Residence Program

Music Worcester’s robust educational initiatives connect world-class musicians with Central Massachusetts students. The Artist-in-Residence program expands on typical one-day interactions between visiting artists and area students by establishing long-term relationships between the artist and the community over the course of a year. Each residency is tailored to the skills and interests of the artist. Everett McCorvey, Music Worcester’s third Artist-in-Residence, follows pianist Simone Dinnerstein (2019) and violinist Vijay Gupta (2023).

“Securing Dr. Everett McCorvey as Music Worcester’s next artist in residence has allowed me to witness some of the most invigorating and aspirational brainstorming concerning the organization’s future since becoming executive director. His unique position as a champion of living composers and expert knowledge of works by American composers will provide an utterly new and unique lens for Music Worcester to connect with its community.”

Adrien Finlay, Executive Director