Alyssa Cossey

Alyssa Cossey is Assistant Professor of Choral Music and Music Education at the University of Arizona.  She holds a DMA in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University, an MM in Choral Conducting from California State University, Fullerton, and a BA from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  As an L.A. native, she sang in the premiere women’s chorus, Vox Femina Los Angeles and has been invited to sing at venues including the Hollywood Bowl, the Pantages Theatre, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall with renowned conductors and composers including John Williams, Grant Gershon, and James Conlon. Previously, Alyssa taught middle and high school choir in the Los Angeles area for nearly a decade. In addition to her teaching responsibilities she is in high demand as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor.