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Clay Whittington is a versatile conductor, tenor, organist, and pianist originally from Kinston, North Carolina. He serves as Director of Music Ministries at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona, Artistic Director for the Tucson Summer Chorus, and performs regularly as a pianist and entertainer with The Gaslight Theatre. His active performance calendar has included engagements with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Resorts, The Gaslight Music Hall, Fairmont Hotels, and Carnival Cruise Line.

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Conducting & Performance Media

CHORAL
ENSEMBLES

Discover the rich sound and expressive depth of choral music shaped by thoughtful leadership.


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HANDBELL
ENSEMBLES

Experience the artistry and dynamic musicality of handbell choirs brought to life through expressive conducting.


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SOLO VOCAL
PERFORMANCE

Explore moments of simple, prayerful singing that let sacred texts and melodies speak with clarity and warmth.


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Articles

November 25, 2025 By Clay

October 9, 2025 By Clay

August 24, 2025 By Clay

Scholarship

Highlighting my ongoing work as a scholar and practitioner, including published writings, lectures, and research at the intersection of music, worship, and community. Here you’ll find reflections that bridge performance, theology, and pedagogy, offering both academic insight and practical application.

Come SundayDuke Ellington in Worship

Kurt WeillChoral Works

Marianna MartinesDixit Dominus & Terza Messa

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartLitanies & Vespers

Meira WarshauerShacharit

Judith Lang ZaimontSacred Service for the Sabbath Evening

Clergy-Musician Partnershipsfostering harmony between pulpit and choir loft

Pipe Organ Essentialsfor Choral Conductors

Contact

wcwhittington@icloud.com
252.525.5043

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