About Us
Maura Tuffy and Kiyono McDaniel met while working together for the Los Angeles Children's Chorus. With Maura's affinity for choral conducting and Kiyono's ambition for arts development, they have combined their skills to make these performances possible. From fundraising and marketing, to recruiting and rehearsing, Maura and Kiyono have self produced these concerts to highlight the beauty that is
Path of Miracles.
The POM effect
In the summer of 2022, Maura had the opportunity to sing Path of Miracles in Detroit with the professional ensemble, Audivi. This hour-long, choral masterwork was written by British composer Joby Talbot in 2005, and highlights the spiritual and transformative pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Maura felt incredibly impacted by and drawn towards the work––not just as a singer, but as a conductor. In May of 2023, Maura and Kiyono independently staged their first production of Path of Miracles at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills. They are continuing their Path series in San Diego and Los Angeles in April 2024.
"Path has the power to connect us to our community by creating a musical kaleidoscope that represents the human experience through language, chant, and folk song. It was my first exposure to learning about the rich history of the Camino de Santiago, and the first time a piece of music moved me to such a degree in hopes of planning my own journey on Camino."
- Maura Tuffy, Conductor
Path of Miracles has not been performed frequently on the West Coast, and we believe more people need to hear this music, not only because of its one of a kind sound, but because of its inspiring nature to connect us to our community. It is a journey taken together––singer, conductor, and audience. In these divisive times, Path of Miracles is artistic meditation.
Meet The Team
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Praised for her ability to produce "monumental" work (New Classic LA), conductor and soprano Maura Tuffy has established herself as a dynamic artistic leader.
Tuffy currently serves as the Assistant Choral Director at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and, in 2023, taught choral conducting at Cal State LA. From 2021-22, she served as the Principal Assistant Conductor for the Yale Camerata and as guest conductor/vocalist for New Music New Haven. She has worked with a breadth of conductors such as Masaaki Suzuki (Bach Collegium Japan), Marcus Creed (Danish National Vocal Ensemble), and Simon Carrington (Norfolk Chamber Music Festival).
An avid ensemble singer, Tuffy has appeared with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Conspirare, Yale Choral Artists, Bach Collegium San Diego, Bach Vespers NYC, and the Choir of St. James’ in-the-City. She has sung as a soloist under the batons of Masaaki Suzuki, Gabriel Crouch, and David Hill.
Tuffy holds two Master's degrees in Choral Conducting from the Yale School of Music and Bachelor's degrees in Vocal Arts and Choral Music from the USC Thornton School of Music. www.mauratuffyartist.com
Kiyono graduated magna cum laude from Chapman University in 2022, earning a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in music. Currently serving as the Membership Associate for the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Kiyono manages the annual fund and oversees the membership program Friends of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Additionally, her commitment to fostering the arts is further demonstrated through her involvement in Chorus Management for the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, where she brings a decade of experience as a former chorister. Her role extends to being the Project Manager for all Path of Miracles performances, showcasing her talent for fundraising and arts management. Kiyono's journey is a testament to her dedication to the world of choral music. With each career endeavor, Kiyono reaffirms her commitment to fostering creativity, community engagement, and the enduring power of the arts.