Ray Vincent Adams began his conducting studies at S.U.N.Y Fredonia under Harry John Brown. Upon graduation he received his certification as a Registered Music Therapist. He moved to the Aspen area in 1976 and began his studies as a conducting fellow with the Aspen Music Festival under Murry Sidlin. Mr. Adams participated in Master Classes with Jorge Mester, Leonard Slatkin and Sergiu Commissiona. Mr. Adams began conducting choral concerts one year after his arrival in Aspen, and his annual “Messiah” concerts have enjoyed continued success since 1977.

Under his direction the Aspen Choral Society incorporated in 1995 and began to focus on choral masterworks. Since 1999 Adams has steered the choral society toward larger works including the Mozart “Requiem”, the Mozart “Great Mass in C Minor”, and Brahams “German Requiem.” Mr. Adams is also a very active composer. He has served as composer-in-residence for the Aspen Community Church, Glenwood Springs Lutheran Church and the Aspen Choral Society.

The 2000-2001 season saw the world premiere of two Adams’ compositions. “Angels” was performed December 8^th – 9^th, 2000 at Harris Concert Hall in Aspen, Colorado. It is a sacred choral suite for women’s chorus, soloists and string orchestra. “Songs of Divine Love,” a song cycle based on the poems of the Sufi mystic, Rumi, was premiered on Feburary 14, 2001.

November 30th and December 1, 2001 saw the very sucessful premiere of Revelation, a 7 movement piece for women's choir and string orchestra. Adams was featured prominently in the Aspen Times , discussing his philosophy and the process of composing Revelation.

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"Revelation Part II" genre: Choral
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	Recorded live in concert at Harris Hall in Aspen, CO on November 30 - December 1, 2001
"Revelation Part III" genre: Choral
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"Revelation Part VII" genre: Choral
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	Recorded live in concert at Harris Hall, Aspen, CO on November 30-December 1, 2001

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