Lara Reem

Biography

Dr. Lara Reem is the conductor of the Bradley Community Choir. In addition, she is the choral director at Washington Community High School. At WCHS, Dr. Reem directs three choirs, assists with instrumental music, teaches the History of Rock course, and works with the Panther Academic Coach program. In addition, she is a co-producer and music director of the annual school musical, the producer of the annual Madrigal Dinner, and prepares students throughout the school year for Illinois Music Education Association and Illinois High School Association events. She is also active as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor for local and regional events.

Dr. Reem has had the opportunity to work with multiple age groups and ensembles, including the Bradley Vocal Jazz Ensemble, the Illinois Central College Philharmonic Chorale, the Carl Sandburg Community Children’s Choir, the Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s high school choral ensemble, and sung professionally in the Nova Singers. She has also served on the faculty for Illinois Summer Youth Music at the University of Illinois. Dr. Reem maintains active membership in Illinois Music Education Association and the American Choral Directors Association and holds a Doctor of Education degree, a Master of Music Education degree, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.