Dr. James Haygood is the artistic director of Chorale Acadienne. He holds degrees from Florida State University, Indiana State University, and a Doctorate from Ball State University. He has performed as soloist in oratorio, opera, and musical theater. Dr. Haygood taught in public schools in Indiana. While in the military, he toured Europe with the Seventh Army Soldiers Chorus. He has been conductor of the Acadiana Symphony Chorus and the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Lafayette. In 1994, 1997, and 2005, Dr. Haygoodconducted performances at Carnegie Hall in New York with festival choirs accompanied by professional orchestras.