JAMISON STEVENS

Conductor   —   Composer

Jamison Stevens (he/him) (b. 2000) is a conductor and composer from Southern California. He is the artistic director of the Community Chorus of Redlands and director of music at Community Presbyterian Church. Jamison is a graduate of the University of Redlands where he received a master’s of music in choral conducting and a bachelor’s of music in music composition. There, he studied with Nicholle Andrews, Co Boi Nguyen, and Donald Brinegar.

Foremost, Jamison is active as a conductor within the Redlands community. In July 2024, he was appointed artistic director of the Community Chorus of Redlands. Founded in 1979, he is only the second director in the ensemble’s history, succeeding its founder Jeffrey H. Rickard.

Previously, Jamison served as director of the University of Redlands Youth Choir. During his tenure, the group performed with the Redlands Symphony Orchestra, as well as the University of Redlands Orchestra and Choral Union. He prepared the choir for performances of The Nutcracker in concert and productions of the opera Hansel and Gretel. They also participated in workshops with esteemed conductors and educators including Hilary Apfelstadt, Melanie DeMore, and Christopher Gabbitas. In 2022, Jamison was appointed director of music at Community Presbyterian Church and has since brought invited musical guests to participate in services. 

Additionally, he has directed major choral and orchestral ensembles at the University of Redlands and within the local community in numerous concerts, recitals, and services. Recently, he served as the assistant chorusmaster for a production of The Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin under the direction of Maestro Murry Sidlin. 

Jamison has participated in international choral and conducting workshops and has worked with respected conductors including John Baboukis, Kalena Bovell, Melanie DeMore, Hyejung Jun, Graeme Langager, Murry Sidlin, and Jean-Sébastien Vallée. 

As a composer, Jamison’s music has been heard in recitals and church services across the United States. His compositions have been commissioned and premiered for such occasions as the retirement of University of Redlands President Emeritus Ralph Kuncl, the presidential inauguration of Krista Newkirk in 2022, as well as for the Feasts of Lights, a major Christmas service attended annually by thousands.

For commissions or collaborations, or to simply get in touch with Jamison, please contact jamisonstevensmusic@gmail.com.