Dustin Willetts - Artistic Director/Conductor
Dustin Willetts is one of the most in-demand conductors of the Pacific Northwest, currently directing for Cantabile Chamber Choir in Mount Vernon, Kulshan Chorus in Bellingham, and Sno-King Chorale in Edmonds.
Willetts is the founding director of the Salish Sea Orchestra, and serves as the Director of Worship at Mountain View Presbyterian Church. He is a performing member of Choral Arts Northwest in Seattle, and served on the board of directors of the Seattle Children’s Chorus for over a decade.
As an artistic director, Dustin has received critical praise from around the world as he blurs the lines between various artistic mediums. His performances tell stories and take audiences on a journey. Willetts has received the Whatcom Peace Builder Awardas well as the Ken Gass Community Building award for previous projects including “Breaking Silence.”
With a passion for education and lifelong learning, Willetts is a frequent adjudicator and clinician throughout the Pacific Northwest and describes working with youth as, “One of my absolute favorite things to do!” When not working with choirs and orchestras Dustin can be found performing as an instrumentalist (saxophone, guitar, and percussion) for various shows and sessions. He has conducted in over 20 countries, some favorites being - Norway, China, and Bulgaria. Dustin and his wife, Lauren own and operate an ensemble-based tour company where they are able to help make touring more accessible for all, while sharing their love for other cultures. In those brief still moments between the adventures Dustin is rumored to be found sipping on something brewed while enjoying the beauty of Camano Island.