Karl Snider is considered one of the most versatile musicians in Los Angeles and is highly regarded as a teacher, clinician, conductor, and director. As a singer, he has performed with Opera Pacific, Pacific Chorale, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. He is a frequent guest conductor for a wide range of creative projects encompassing a variety of styles and performing resources. Dr. Snider is in demand as a clinician in the areas of vocal performance and Alexander Technique for such organizations as the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the American Society for the Alexander Technique, the California Music Teachers Association, National Association of Church Musicians, and several schools and universities. His work also includes extensive directing and vocal directing of opera and musical theatre including the Sinatra Opera Workshop, Struthers Library Theatre, Papermill Theatre, and regional theatre companies. His students have won significant competitions including the Spotlight Awards, Classical Singers National Competition, the Young Artists Awards associated with the high school U.S. Presidential scholarship awards and many others. His students may also be seen performing in national venues around the country and worldwide, including recent performances at the Darmstadt music festival, and in graduate programs at conservatories around the nation. Dr. Snider is an active member and board member of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. He has headed the 2006 national Annual General Meeting of the American Society for the Alexander Technique and the program chair for the 2011 Annual General Meeting. Dr. Snider holds degrees from Pomona College, Eastman School of Music, University of Southern California, and the Alexander Technique Institute of Los Angeles.