Biography

Anthony J. Maglione is an American conductor, composer, producer, and tenor whose career reflects a deep commitment to artistic excellence, collaboration, and innovation in the choral arts. In addition to his work with the Houston Symphony Chorus, he serves as Director of Choral Studies at the University of Houston and Artistic Director of Cardinalis, a professional choir based in Kansas City. A graduate of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, East Carolina University, and the University of California, Los Angeles, Maglione has established a national reputation as a versatile musician and advocate for compelling contemporary choral music.

As a conductor, Maglione has prepared choirs for performances with artists and ensembles including Joyce DiDonato, The King’s Singers, The Canadian Brass, Boston Camerata, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. A sought-after clinician and guest conductor, Maglione has led honor choirs nationwide and served on the summer faculty at Westminster Choir College from 2008 to 2024.

A regularly commissioned and published composer, Maglione’s compositions have been performed at state, regional, and national conventions and appear on recordings released by Albany, Centaur, GIA Choral Works, and Gothic Records, as well as in television and video games. Maglione is also active as a producer, gaining national attention for his role in Verdigris ensemble’s recording of Betty’s Notebook by Nicholas Reeves, a groundbreaking programmable art music project. As a tenor, he has performed with ensembles including Capella Romana, Spire Chamber Ensemble, and the Grammy-nominated St. Tikhon Choir.