All State Chorus

Bio:

Inspired by her own profound musical journey, Dr. Cara Tasher strives to instill a similar passion for excellence in her students, fostering it alongside an essential appreciation for different cultures. Her robust international and domestic engagements—spanning over 10 states and 20 countries—include preparing choirs, conducting choral festivals, adjudicating singing competitions, and presenting singing research. Proficient in several languages, she brings a globally informed perspective to her work. Under her dedicated leadership at UNF since 2006, her students regularly collaborate with top professionals and tour internationally. Guided by Dr. Tasher, students frequently collaborate with leaders in the field. The international choral profile at UNF includes performance exchanges in Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and South Africa, along with conferences in Argentina, Denmark, Korea, and Türkiye. Dr. Tasher’s mentorship ensures that current students and alumni continue to thrive, with alums involved professionally in organizations such as Chanticleer, the San Francisco Opera Chorus, the US Army Chorus, and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Cara’s foundational work as a singer and conductor includes The Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, La Sorbonne de Paris, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, University of Texas at Austin, and Northwestern University.