Biography
R. Douglas Helvering (b. 1977) is a highly active composer of music, specializing in the choral
genre. Already an accomplished composer at age 31, he has had his music performed across
America and the world. Over the past few years Dr. Helvering's music has been featured at the
national convention of the American Choral Directors Association, at various MENC
Conferences, at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, at ACDA regional conventions,
and at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York. Dr. Helvering has earned music composition
degrees from the University of Kansas, Westminster Choir College, and the University of
Nebraska. As an undergraduate, Dr. Helvering had the honor of arranging new school alma
mater for symphonic band, was appointed by teachers and fellow students to "Who's Who in
American Colleges and Universities", was named to the Golden Key National Honor Society, and
for three years served as personal copyist and editor to Dr. Z. Randall Stroope. As a graduate
student, Dr. Helvering performed with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, performing under
such conductors as Riccardo Muti, Colin Davis, Kurt Masur, Wolfgang Sawallisch, and Joseph
Flummerfelt. Academically, he served as graduate assistant in the music theory department,
assisting in labs, lectures, and research capacities. As a composition student, he has studied
primarily Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, Dr. Stefan Young (a student of Nadia Boulanger), Dr. James
Barnes, and Dr. W. Kenton Bales. He also has studied with notable choral composers Morten
Lauridsen and Stephen Paulus in masterclass settings. He currently works as a music professor
at the Kansas City Metropolitan Community College's Penn Valley Campus. He also teaches
music at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Dr. Helvering's music
has been widely acclaimed by performers, scholars, and audiences around the world for its
artistry and emotional appeal. Currently, his music is published by Hal Leonard Music, Colla
Voce, Chorister's Guild, Imagine Music, and RDH Music (his own label). Doug and his wife,
Megan, currently reside in Overland Park, KS.
R. Douglas Helvering (b. 1977) is a highly active composer of music, specializing in the choral
genre. Already an accomplished composer at age 31, he has had his music performed across
America and the world. Over the past few years Dr. Helvering's music has been featured at the
national convention of the American Choral Directors Association, at various MENC
Conferences, at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, at ACDA regional conventions,
and at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York. Dr. Helvering has earned music composition
degrees from the University of Kansas, Westminster Choir College, and the University of
Nebraska. As an undergraduate, Dr. Helvering had the honor of arranging new school alma
mater for symphonic band, was appointed by teachers and fellow students to "Who's Who in
American Colleges and Universities", was named to the Golden Key National Honor Society, and
for three years served as personal copyist and editor to Dr. Z. Randall Stroope. As a graduate
student, Dr. Helvering performed with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, performing under
such conductors as Riccardo Muti, Colin Davis, Kurt Masur, Wolfgang Sawallisch, and Joseph
Flummerfelt. Academically, he served as graduate assistant in the music theory department,
assisting in labs, lectures, and research capacities. As a composition student, he has studied
primarily Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, Dr. Stefan Young (a student of Nadia Boulanger), Dr. James
Barnes, and Dr. W. Kenton Bales. He also has studied with notable choral composers Morten
Lauridsen and Stephen Paulus in masterclass settings. He currently works as a music professor
at the Kansas City Metropolitan Community College's Penn Valley Campus. He also teaches
music at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Dr. Helvering's music
has been widely acclaimed by performers, scholars, and audiences around the world for its
artistry and emotional appeal. Currently, his music is published by Hal Leonard Music, Colla
Voce, Chorister's Guild, Imagine Music, and RDH Music (his own label). Doug and his wife,
Megan, currently reside in Overland Park, KS.
www.rdouglashelvering.com
Education:
The University of Kansas (2005-2008)
- graduated with honors, earning a DMA in composition
- studied with James Barnes
- performed with the KU Chamber Choir
Westminster Choir College (2000-2002)
- graduated with M.M. in composition
- performed with the Westminster Choir and Westminster Symphonic Choir
- served as the graduate assistant in music theory for two years
University of Nebraska-Omaha (1996-2000)
- graduated with B.M. (cum laude) in composition
- performed with the U.N.O. Concert Choir, touring with the group on two European tours
- served as personal copyist/editor to Dr. Z. Randall Stroope
The University of Kansas (2005-2008)
- graduated with honors, earning a DMA in composition
- studied with James Barnes
- performed with the KU Chamber Choir
Westminster Choir College (2000-2002)
- graduated with M.M. in composition
- performed with the Westminster Choir and Westminster Symphonic Choir
- served as the graduate assistant in music theory for two years
University of Nebraska-Omaha (1996-2000)
- graduated with B.M. (cum laude) in composition
- performed with the U.N.O. Concert Choir, touring with the group on two European tours
- served as personal copyist/editor to Dr. Z. Randall Stroope
specializing in artistically crafted choral music
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