Ms. Stella Hastings Orchestra, Theory, and Voice Associate Professor of Music Pittsburg State University Department of Music 1701 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 620/235-4469 office phone 620/235-4468 fax shasting@pittstate.edu

Stella Hastings is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Southeast Kansas Symphony. Prior to her appointment as Associate Professor at Pittsburg State University, Mrs. Hastings was the conductor of the Pittsburg State University Chamber Orchestra and was on faculty at Crowder College.

A native of Brazil, Mrs. Hastings is an extremely versatile musician bringing a vast array of musical experiences to the Pittsburg community. Professor Hastings' experiences range from conducting large orchestral and choral works with professional symphony musicians to being named Artistic Director for the Austin Boys Choir.

Stella maintains an active professional career as a conductor and vocalist on local and national levels. Currently, Professor Hastings is the Assistant Conductor for the New Texas Music Works and the Victoria Bach Festival. She also performs regularly as a member of the critically acclaimed choral ensemble, Conspirare Chorus, under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson.

Mrs. Hastings holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and The University of Texas at Austin. Her studies have also included work at the Aspen Music Festival and various master class performances, most recently for cellist / conductor, Lynn Harrell. At present, Stella is completing work on her doctoral coursework at The University of Texas at Austin.