MacTaggart Music department at Marietta College where he directs the Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, Oratorio Chorus, Men’s Ensemble, and Chamber Singers. In addition to his ensemble responsibilities, Dr. Monek teaches applied voice, conducting, and music history. He has received his Ph.D. in Music from Edinburgh University (Scotland) and holds degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. Dr. Monek has taught music in Florida’s public schools and was the founding Artistic and Musical Director of the New Edinburgh Orchestra in Edinburgh, Scotland.