07/06/2026
🎓 Meet our new president — Arlie Langager!
Arlie has held several positions on the executive board of Musical Merit for many years, and we are excited to have her as our incoming president! 😃
A little bit about Arlie…
𝐀𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 is an educator, singer, and conductor. She joined the faculty at MiraCosta College in 2008 where she conducts the choirs, serves as the chair of the music department, and teaches voice. Dr. Langager completed her doctoral studies at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to adjudicating for choral and vocal festivals, she is an active clinician with high school and community ensembles.
After receiving her undergraduate degree in vocal performance, Dr. Langager maintained a full voice studio in the Conservatory of Music at the University of Lethbridge. She later completed graduate course work in voice pedagogy and performance at the University of Calgary, with special focus on the Kodaly method for teachers. Following further studies, she earned a Master of Music degree in Conducting and joined the faculty at the U of C. She also enjoyed the opportunity to conduct the Chamber Choir and the 100-voice University Chorus, and for nearly a decade she directed the vocal jazz program at the U of C.
