Harold Clousing - Azusa Pacific University

Harold Clousing, M.A.

Conductor of Men's Chorale
Vocal Studies

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3589
Alternate: (562) 493-7792
Email: hclousing@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 969-7419

Harold W. Clousing is a leader with vision who has demonstrated persistent creativity and excellent communication skills within a team setting. Students describe him as a caring motivator who encourages participation with an expectation of excellence. Colleagues find him to be a sensitive manger who is passionately committed to developing an environment for quality higher learning regardless of culture or ethnicity.

Throughout his time at APU, Clousing has helped plan School of Music productions; lead recruitment, employment, and evaluation efforts; developed and implemented curriculum; and created short-range goals and strategic plans for various academic areas.

Education

M.A. - Choral Music and Conducting, California State University, Long Beach
B.A. - Music Education, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
A.A. - Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois

Department

School of Music

Expertise

Choral Conducting

Voice

Professional Experience

Academic Experience
Director, Men's Chorale, Azusa Pacific University, 2003-present

Adjunct Professor, Cerritos College, 1997-1998

Adjunct Professor, Fullerton College, 1995-1999

Adjunct Professor, Cypress College, 1995-1999

Adjunct Professor, University of Southern California, 1990-1991

Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University, 1987-1992

Industry Experience
Founder and CEO, Righteous OAK Productions, 1994-present

Musical Director, California Men's Chorale, 1987-1992

Solo artist: musical theatre, oratorio, operas, recitals, concerts, films, television, commercials

Solo artist: 40-city tour of European continent

Commercial music: performer, producer, voice-overs, narration, books-on-tape, animation

Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Minister of Fine Arts, El Dorado Park Community Church, 1999-2003

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Associations, Boards, Committees
President of the Board for Beacon of Light
Musical Director, community Men’s Chorale
Faculty Academic Senator, Azusa Pacific University