Conductor and composer
CONDUCTOR AND COMPOSER
About me
Santiago’s music “It provided a powerful high point of tension in our concert and one could tell the audience was engaged in its drama” (Elektra Women’s Choir). His compositions are performed all over the world, and he frequently makes world tours giving concerts and clinics. His pieces have been part of festivals as well as ACDA conferences.
Santiago is famous for making composer-in-residence visits to colleges and universities to share his knowledge and create memorable experiences. His charismatic character and his endearing community spirit are embodied in each of his pieces.
As a full-time composer, he shares a large number of works written in collaboration with the renowned poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. His community spirit has led him to join large choirs to compose in his favorite format, the consortium.
When I found out that there was the possibility of writing a work that helps reforest the Amazon by planting 5,000 trees and that at the same time we could do this in a consortium so that the message reaches more people and each choir can make its great contribution to the environment, I didn’t doubt it for a second. There I said “this is the moment we’ve been waiting for so long.”
Compositions
HUMAN (2019)
“Human” emerges as a protest, originating from the stifled echoes that gather strength to forge an unignorable resonance. It’s a poignant outcry, boldly asserting its right to be heard. Within its resonant notes lies a celebration of the intricate mosaic of humanity,...
Lake of Stars (2021)
Our lives are a circadian journey into the unknown. Different paths await us each moment, every day, as we awake from our dreams and open our eyes. Our choices create branches through time, some filled with struggle or pain, others with serenity and joy. Each day we...
I Will Dream With You (2022)
The faithful companionship and unconditional love of a beloved animal companion is a profound and humbling blessing in life. “I Will Dream with You,” Santiago Veros’choral piece honoring his departed canine friend, Ruperto, is a heartfelt testimony to a magical bond...
Almas de Barro (2009)
Santiago Veros wrote Almas de Barro at the age of 19, dedicating it to a young woman who at the time was shy and with whom he rarely talked. This piece intimately describes the moments during music theory classes when the two would look at each other continuously,...
O Magnum Mysterium (2015)
"O Magnum Mysterium" is a profound choral piece that celebrates the miracle of birth. Designed for high-performance choruses, this 5-minute composition showcases the full power of voices. It premiered at Lawrence Memorial Chapel in Wisconsin, performed by Cantala...
Ritual del Nuevo Día (2022)
When Santiago and I began to discuss this commission, we kept returning to the subject of mental health and inclusion. In a discussion with students, one student voiced that they “feel excluded and not cared for,” and that their struggle with mental health “has made...
The Last March of Destiny (2021) || A Cappella
The earth is submerged in darkness. A voice of light that comes from the beginning of time resounds at the edge of the portal where the angels live. It is the resounding of the march of the mountains awakening every living being on the face of the earth and calling...
La Magia del Río (2019)
As brothers and sisters of the same species, we may not always recognize that our differences - whether they be ideological, behavioral, religious, or related to gender - are actually opportunities for us to complement each other. By embracing and learning from one...
Crucifixus (2017)
This piece originated as a commissioned composition for Santiago's inaugural appearance at the ACDA Conference in 2018. Driven by a deep dedication to emotional education, the composer aimed to convey a poignant message regarding the issue of school bullying. The...
Santiago’s music “It provided a powerful high point of tension in our concert and one could tell the audience was engaged in its drama.
-Elektra Women’s Choir
Press
Reviews & articles
Unleashing the Power of Music: A Global Journey Inspired by a Beloved Dog
Do you want to know what happens when you unite the love of a dog, a friend like Anthony Silvestri and a determination to go around the world to pay homage to your dog? Stay to read this story. This is the fascinating story behind "I Will Dream With You", a passionate...
Tips for Beginning Composers
Tips for Beginning Composers Before being a full-time choral composer, I'm a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I'm going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profession 10 years ago. After giving it some...
Featured Composer Santiago Veros
Featured Composer Santiago Veros What was your upbringing like and where did you grow up? Santiago: What a great question, Michael. We often answer automatically without thinking about the context. At the end of the day, it's the easy and quick answer: "On the...
Patrons
The experience of being a Patreon is unparalleled. You can have the opportunity to bring something to life that will endure over time and have a positive impact on thousands of lives. How do you think it would make you feel to be part of this?
Santiago has created a network of patrons who contribute to enable many more choirs to participate in consortia. Since 2019, we have called this family of patrons “The Santi’s Angels”. We share beautiful conversations, strategies to develop projects, ideas to bring into the world, and a warm chat group that brings us closer to each other. Thanks to this, today we have works such as “The Last March of Destiny”, “Galaxias”, “Lake of Stars”, “I Will Dream With You”, and “Radiance”. Each patron can choose how much they want to contribute and which project they want to promote.