Skidmore in Concert: Chorus

Skidmore in Concert is a free, public series that showcases the excellence of our Music Department and celebrates the vibrancy of our shared artistic community. Skidmore Chorus brings Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved The Little Prince to life in a morning concert for audiences of all ages. Louise Greig’s lyrical adaptation, accompanied by Sarah Massini’s enchanting illustrations, follows the Little Prince from his tiny asteroid across strange new worlds and finally to Earth, where he discovers the meaning of friendship, compassion, and love. Meet the Conductor Floydd Ricketts is an Artist-in-Residence in Choral Music at Skidmore College, bringing expertise backed by a Doctor of Music degree. Their career reflects a deep engagement with music education, choral conducting, and theatrical music direction. Floydd's experience includes serving as Head of Music for the English Section at the National Theatre School of Canada, contributing to the training of artists in various theatrical trades. As Teaching Faculty at Dawson College, they provided vocal instruction. Their background also encompasses academic roles at McGill University, where they served as Assistant Conductor for the Schulich Singers and as University Chorus Conductor, contributing to the university's musical programs. Floydd's artistic leadership is further demonstrated through their tenure as Artistic Director of the King Edward Choir, where they shaped the choir's diverse repertoire and performance standards. Earlier in their career with the King Edward Choir, they served as Associate Conductor. Their involvement in theatre extends to their role as High School Project Music Director at The Grand Theatre, where they contributed to youth mentorship and educational programming. Their work at The Grand Theatre also encompassed serving as Artistic Associate, Music, where they provided musical direction and supervision for various productions. Floydd's performance experience includes serving as a Tenor with The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, contributing to the group's Afrocentric musical performances. Their work history includes co-founding the Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra, where they also served as a sessional conductor. They also served as Intern Musical Director at Shaw Festival Theatre. Their educational background includes a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and a Doctor of Music from McGill University, demonstrating applied knowledge of music theory and performance.