Conducting & Music Direction
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A Career Built on the Podium
Chuck Taft has spent decades leading ensembles, theater productions, and orchestral performances across Western North Carolina. Whether conducting a university chorale, directing a full theatrical production, or leading a community ensemble, Chuck brings the same commitment to every performance - musical excellence in service of human connection.
His approach is rooted in his guiding principle: people over process. Every rehearsal, every performance, and every musical decision starts with the people on stage and in the seats.
Areas of Focus
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Choral Conducting
Directing choral ensembles at the university level and in community settings, with a deep focus on vocal technique, musical interpretation, and ensemble cohesion. -
Theater & Opera Music Direction
Serving as music director for theater and opera productions across WNC, leading pit orchestras, coaching singers, and shaping the full musical vision of each production. -
Orchestral Conducting
eading orchestral ensembles with precision and artistry, bringing scores to life and creating memorable performance experiences for audiences and musicians alike.
WNC Theater & Beyond
Chuck currently serves as conductor and music director for various Western North Carolina theater productions. His theater work spans musical theater, opera, and orchestral performance - bringing professional-level musicianship to WNC's vibrant arts community.
Past productions and ensembles available upon request.
Director of University Chorale at UNCA
Since 2016, Chuck has served as Director of the University Chorale at the University of North Carolina Asheville. Under his leadership, the chorale has grown as a cornerstone of musical life on campus - performing challenging repertoire, developing young singers, and contributing to the cultural fabric of the Asheville community.
Looking for a Conductor or Music Director?
Chuck is available to conduct engagements, provide music direction, and collaborate on projects across Western North Carolina and beyond.