About
Santiago Veros
– Composer –
Santiago Veros (Buenos Aires, 1990), Is a full-time Argentine choral composer whose works have been performed in over twenty countries by professional, university, and school choirs. His music—deeply human and organic—has been praised by ensembles such as the Elektra Women’s Choir (Canada), who described it as “a powerful high point of tension that kept the audience fully immersed.”
In 2018, Santiago became the first Latin American composer to premiere a piece at the Europa Cantat festival, held that year in Tallinn, Estonia, marking a turning point in his international career. That same year, he began collaborating with acclaimed poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, with whom he has since built a rich creative partnership. Together, they have co-written works such as I Wonder, The Last March of Destiny, and I Will Dream With You—the latter launching a twelve-week tour from London to California, uniting choirs across continents in a heartfelt, community-centered tribute.
Since 2017, Santiago’s music has been featured in the performances of award-winning choirs at the ACDA Conference, the most important choral convention in the Americas. Notable among these works are Human, a piece addressing LGBTQ+ rights, and I Wonder, his first collaboration with Silvestri. In parallel, Santiago developed a collaborative commission model based on consortia, allowing multiple choirs from different countries to co-commission new works in an accessible and shared initiative.
His piece Lake of Stars was premiered by the Elektra Women’s Choir with musicians from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and Galaxias, born from a consortium, has become one of his most widely performed works worldwide. In March 2025, he completed Looking for Home, a piece that explores the idea of belonging, refuge, and the belief that life itself is our home—one that expands when we share it with those we love.
That same year, Santiago was invited by the Coro Polifónico Nacional de Argentina to compose a new work to be premiered in October 2025, as part of an international consortium aimed at building cultural bridges from Argentina to the world.
In April 2026, Santiago is scheduled to conduct the world premiere of his piece Dear Earth at Carnegie Hall, featuring the New England Symphonic Ensemble, with text by Charles Anthony Silvestri and produced by MidAmerica Productions.
Over the past five years, Santiago has completed more than ten tours across the United States as a guest clinician, composer-in-residence, and guest conductor, visiting colleges and universities where he shares his music and creative process while connecting institutions through commissioning consortia that renew the choral repertoire with inclusive, meaningful new works.
He works independently, promoting a collaborative creation model that celebrates connection, accessibility, and the voice as a tool for community.
Artistic Purpose
Mission
As a full-time academic composer, my mission is to generate well-being, artistic growth, and meaningful human connection through choral music.
I believe every choir deserves to sing a piece that reflects its identity, and every person deserves to feel represented in the art they perform.
I strive to create music that is emotionally resonant, socially inclusive, and artistically lasting — works that build bridges between people and help choirs find their voice.
Vision
To build a global, interconnected choral community through collaborative creation and artistic excellence.
My vision is to position my work on the world’s most prestigious stages, to connect choirs across countries through consortia and residencies, and to open doors for underrepresented voices by using music as a platform for inclusion, beauty, and transformation
Core Values
Excellence · Inclusion · Connection · Growth
As an artist, I feel a deep responsibility to leave something meaningful behind — works that spark reflection, expand awareness, and honor our shared humanity. I believe art is a fundamental human right: it belongs to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.
Excellence allows the message to endure. What is crafted with care can resonate deeply and stand the test of time. Through excellence, we build art that matters — emotionally, artistically, and socially.
Inclusion brings us closer to our humanity. Music should be a space where every voice can belong. By embracing diverse identities and perspectives, we create communities that are more compassionate, empathetic, and just.
Connection and personal growth are the heart of my work. When individuals grow through music — when they feel seen, heard, and challenged — they become better able to connect with others. This is how choirs transform into communities, and communities into something greater than the sum of their parts.
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ABOUT ME
Strategic Planning
Every year, I plan and carry out a set of artistic and collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening choral connections and expanding access to meaningful new repertoire.
Choral Consortiums Each year, I offer at least one consortium open to choirs worldwide. These initiatives allow ensembles to co-commission a work, build community, and share a premiere across borders. They create an opportunity for choirs of different backgrounds to feel part of something bigger.
Guest Composer Tours I regularly organize tours as a visiting composer, collaborating with universities and colleges through composer-in-residence experiences, clinics, rehearsals, and performances. These exchanges often lead to ongoing relationships between choirs, and a strong cultural and educational impact for the students involved.
Festival Engagements I participate in international festivals as a guest composer or jury member, often writing the festival anthem and leading workshops on collaborative composition, musical storytelling, and choral expression.
Curated Editions & Accessibility Tools I personally oversee the editing and publishing of my works, with the support of collaborators like Micaela Carballo and Valeria Pelka. These editions focus on musical detail and user experience, and I’m currently implementing QR-linked audio guides to improve accessibility for conductors and singers with limited sight-reading experience.
Strategic Artistic Planning I collaborate with institutions to co-design musical initiatives aligned with their artistic goals. From commission planning to community-focused premieres, I bring a flexible and collaborative mindset to every project.
High-Impact Milestones These efforts are part of a larger strategy that includes the world premiere of Dear Earth at Carnegie Hall in April 2026 with the New England Symphonic Ensemble, and the development of a new consortium piece for the National Polyphonic Choir of Argentina, set to premiere in October 2025. Each of these milestones helps expand the reach of my mission: to create music that unites people, amplifies artistic excellence, and brings choirs together across borders and cultures.