Livia Gho
Born in Singapore and trained in Singapore, Canada and United States, Livia is steeped in the music of both the Eastern and Western worlds.
M.M. (Conducting), Indiana University, 2015
B.M. (Composition), University of British Columbia, 2011
Performance Diploma (Piano), ABRSM, 2005
Conductor|Educator
Livia has worked with professional and community ensembles of all ages and is equally at home with choruses, bands and orchestras. Her passion lies in the study of choral-orchestral masterpieces. Livia is a finalist of the 2021 American Prize Conducting Award (Community division).
Livia established the music programs at Jefferson Preparatory School and Ridgeline Academy High School and taught Band, Choir, General Music/Handbell ensembles, and Class Piano, Many of her students were accepted to participate in the AMEA Regionals and All-State Festivals.
Current engagements:
Women's Orchestra of Arizona Founder and Artistic Director
Ascension Lutheran Church Music Director
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Guest Conductor
Past engagements:
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra,Phoenix Women’s Chorus, NOTUS: Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus, University Chorale, and Assistant Chorus Master for ‘The Magic Flute’ at Indiana University, Bacau Philharmonic Orchestra, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Elektra Women’s Chorus, Essonance Chamber Choir
Pianist|Vocalist|Zitherist
Livia sang in Indiana University’s (IU) top vocal jazz and choral ensembles and had the opportunity to perform in Carnegie Hall and the acclaimed Rose Theatre at Jazz at Lincoln Center in April 2014. She has also furnished studio recordings for Hal Leonard Publishing; her recordings with IU Vocal Jazz Ensemble I has been named the Graduate College Winner in 2014 DownBeat magazine’s 37th Annual Student Music Awards.
Livia is in demand as an accompanist, a performer, and as an instrumental and vocal coach. She came in 2nd place at the inaugural 2021 Singapore Got Talent (USA edition) with her arrangement of a medley of Singapore patriotic songs for the Voice and Zither.
Composer
Livia has written for the Portland Gay Men's Chorus, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), and the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO). Her compositions have been featured in various music festivals and she regularly receives commissions.
Upcoming Performances
November 24 2024
Women’s Orchestra of Arizona
Messiah Sing-a-long
In Collaboration with Arizona Masterworks Chorale, North Scottsdale UMC and Ascension Lutheran Church
https://womens-orchestra-arizona.org/
February 2 2025
Women’s Orchestra of Arizona
‘Feel the Love’
Rebecca Clarke’s Sonata for Viola and Orchestra featuring Rose Wodarcyk, Schumann,’s Symphony No. 4, Piazzolla’s Libertango
https://womens-orchestra-arizona.org/
April 27 2025
Women’s Orchestra of Arizona
‘Spring Awakening’
Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
Featuring winner of WOA’s composition competition Susan Kowalske
https://womens-orchestra-arizona.org/