Conductor
Emily Lapisardi is the Director of Musical Activities at the Catholic Chapel of the United States Military Academy, where she directs the West Point Catholic Choir for services at West Point and special events elsewhere, including the nationally-televised funeral liturgies of Medal of Honor Recipient Chaplain Emil Kapaun. She was also the founding director of the Old Economy Singers, a period music ensemble dedicated to performing the rich repertoire of Old Economy Village's music archives. She holds a bachelor's degree in vocal performance and a master's degree in sacred music. Emily studied conducting with Dr. Kathleen Shannon and chironomy (conducting Gregorian chant) with Sr. Marie-Agatha Ozah and Wilko Brouwers.
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Click below to hear audio recordings, including Emily conducting the Duquesne University Schola:
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Lead, Kindly Light
Emily Lapisardi conducts the West Point Catholic Choir at the Funeral Mass of Chaplain Emil Kapaun in Wichita, Kansas.
Ave Verum Corpus
The West Point Catholic Chapel Choir, under the direction of Emily Lapisardi, sings Mozart's "Ave Verum Corpus" at the West Point Cadet Chapel.
HOly God, We Praise Thy Name
Watch the West Point Catholic Choir's 2020 music video filmed at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel.
Battle Hymn, Arr. Wilhousky
Emily Lapisardi conducts the combined West Point Catholic Chapel Choir and U. S. Air Force Academy Catholic Cadet Choir at the funeral vigil for Medal of Honor recipient Chaplain Emil Kapaun.