Cynthia Nott has been Artistic Director of the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas since its inception in 1997. Under her leadership, the Chorus has grown dramatically, earned the respect of the Dallas area music community, and impressed audiences by its artistic excellence. In addition to its own concert schedule, Ms. Nott has prepared the Chorus to perform with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Opera, the Mesquite Civic Chorus, Orpheus Chamber Singers, and the Voices of Change. Prior to becoming full-time Artistic Director of the CCGD, Ms. Nott taught public middle school choral music for 23 years.
Nott has been actively involved in a wide range of professional choral activities. She has served as clinician and consultant for music teachers, conductors and singers throughout the United States. She has appeared as guest conductor for All-Region and All-State choirs.
Nott earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Southern Methodist University. She holds affiliations with the American Choral Directors Association and the Texas Music Educators Association.