Kyra Stahr

Kyra Stahr is a visionary conductor, educator, and vocalist passionate about the transformative power of choral music. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University and recently earned her DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of Miami. She is a Conducting Fellow with Spire Chamber Ensemble and Assistant Conductor of Seraphic Fire. At Syracuse, Stahr conducts the premier treble ensemble, Crouse Chorale, and teaches Graduate Choral Conducting, Undergraduate Conducting, Advanced Rehearsal Techniques, and courses in Choral Literature and Voice. She is known for motivating ensembles with authenticity, courage, and determination.

An active guest conductor, clinician, and presenter, she has shared her expertise at national and international conferences, including the World Symposium on Choral Music, TMEA, and ACDA National. Stahr was recently selected for the 2025 ACDA National Graduate Conducting Masterclass and the 2026 International Conductors Exchange Program. She holds an M.M. in Choral Music from the University of Southern California and a B.M. in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Miami University. Stahr co-founded and co-hosts the podcast conduct(her) with her sister McKenna Stenson. Conduct(her) amplifies the voices of women conductors and composers while exploring the gender divide in the choral music field.

Learn more or connect with Kyra at https://www.kyrastahr.com.