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Reginal Wright is a distinguished composer, conductor, and educator with a passion for creating music that resonates deeply with both performers and audiences. Over his 25-year career, he has become a highly sought-after clinician, working with choirs of all levels, from middle school to professional ensembles. His compositions, which skillfully blend melody, rhythm, and text, have been commissioned and performed by a wide range of choirs, including All-State and invited convention choirs.

Reginal has performed extensively across Europe and the United States, bringing his expertise and artistry to a global stage. His notable work, “Invictus,” was featured at the 2021 ACDA National Convention and performed by the 2022 Texas All-State Tenor-Bass Choir, cementing his reputation as a leading voice in choral music.

In addition to his accomplishments as a composer and conductor, Reginal has earned numerous awards as an educator, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians. His works are published and distributed by esteemed publishers such as BriLee, Carl Fisher, Graphite, Hal Leonard, Oxford University Press, Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Walton, and his own publishing company, Reginal Wright Music.

Residing in Arlington, Texas, Reginal continues to inspire through his music, education, and leadership within the choral community. For more information, visit ReginalWright.com.

 

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Reginal Wright is a distinguished educator, conductor, and composer with over 20 years of experience in public school education. His dedication to teaching has earned him numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Teacher Award, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, and the prestigious Secondary Educator of the Year Award.

Reginal's musical journey has taken him across Europe and the United States, where he has performed and conducted with great acclaim. He is a sought-after clinician for both middle and high school choirs, frequently leading honor choirs across the nation. As a conductor, his choirs consistently achieve top honors, including sweepstakes in concert and sight-reading contests, and are regularly recognized with “Outstanding in Class” awards at state and national music festivals.

As a composer, Reginal’s works have resonated with choirs of all levels—from middle school to professional ensembles. His compositions have been showcased by All-State Choirs and at prestigious conventions. Notably, his piece "Invictus" was performed at the 2021 ACDA National Convention and by the 2022 Texas All-State Tenor-Bass Choir. His powerful compositions "Where are the Bodies" and "Opportunity" were both featured at Carnegie Hall, with "Where are the Bodies" performed in collaboration with the renowned Dallas-based Turtle Creek Chorale and "Opportunity" presented in 2023 by the Tomball Memorial High School Choir.

Reginal’s compositions are published and distributed by leading music publishers, including BriLee, Carl Fisher, Graphite, Hal Leonard, Oxford University Press, Santa Barbara Music Publishing, MorningStar, Walton Choral Music, and his own Reginal Wright Music.

He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Recently, Reginal served as the head choral director at Mansfield High School, where his leadership led to significant achievements, including the Mansfield High School Varsity Treble Choir’s selection as an invited choir for the SW-ACDA Convention in 2012 and 2022, and the ACDA National Convention in 2023. In 2018, the Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir was honored as a Texas Music Educators Association Invited Choir.

Currently, Reginal is part of the esteemed choral music faculty at Baylor University, where he continues to inspire and shape the next generation of musicians. He resides in Arlington, Texas, with his wife, Renetta, their son, Gabrien, daughter, Reece, and their beloved Yorkie, Cooper.