WGHS Choral Music

ANTHONY ALVARO is the Choral Music Director at West Genesee High School. His duties include directing the Chorale, Concert Choir, teaching AP Music Theory, Music Director for the high school musical productions, and small group voice lessons.

While under his direction, Anthony’s choirs have received top ratings as they perform at festivals and on the radio/CD. His Chorale has been selected to perform for the NYSSMA Winter Conference including the Opening Night Concert Hour. Anthony has been the guest conductor for the Onondaga County Honors Choir with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra for Pops Series holiday concerts. He has conducted and chaired festivals in Central New York.

A native of Syracuse, New York and a graduate of the West Genesee program, Anthony earned his degrees from Ithaca College. He is a 2-time GRAMMY Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist. Anthony's choral compositions have been published by GIA Publications and Morningstar Music. Anthony is a Past-President of the Onondaga County Music Educators Association. He maintains membership in NAfME, NYSSMA, ACDA, and OCMEA. Anthony lives in Syracuse with his wife, Maureen, and their three children, Laura, Sean, and Daniel.