CONDUCTOR

As a conductor, Ashley Kay Cypher leads with clarity, expressive intention, and a collaborative spirit that elevates every ensemble she works with. Her rehearsals balance musical precision with an atmosphere that encourages discovery — empowering musicians to perform with confidence, nuance, and joy.

Ashley brings versatile podium experience across band, orchestra, chamber winds, and musical theater, shaping performances that are stylistically informed and energetic. She is particularly committed to:

• Youth & educational ensembles — fostering leadership, teamwork, and musical growth
• Holistic ensemble training — connecting technique, interpretation, and artistry
• Adaptive communication — working with ensembles of varied ages and abilities
• Dynamic performance preparation — efficient rehearsal pacing, polished results

Her leadership connects people to music — and to each other.

• Guest conductor & clinician at university and festival events
• Musical theater music director for productions across Nebraska & Virginia

Additional professional development includes participation in respected conducting intensives such as:

• Omaha Symphony / Everything Conducting
• Northwestern University Conducting Symposium
• University of Missouri–Kansas City Conducting Symposium
• UNT Conducting Collegium
• Conducting Institute (Fort Worth, TX)o helping our clients succeed. We are passionate about what we do and strive to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.