Professor Bernarducci and Clemson Cantorei bring original choral compositions to life in new EP release
October 28, 2025
Professor Anthony Bernarducci, director of choral activities at Clemson University, has released an EP titled Something Beautiful Remains. The project features Clemson University Cantorei and faculty from the Department of Performing Arts. It showcases Bernarducci’s original choral compositions for chamber choir, which incorporate themes of nature, hope, and resilience, reflecting the enduring power of beauty in the face of loss.
Recorded at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, Something Beautiful Remains highlights a meaningful collaboration between faculty and students that reflects the University’s commitment to experiential learning and expanding curriculum in ways that inspire creativity. Bernarducci worked closely with student singers throughout the recording process, providing them with opportunities to engage in professional-level music production while contributing to a meaningful artistic project. To view the making of Something Beautiful Remains, visit the Clemson Choirs YouTube channel.
“Bringing this EP to life required the collaboration of not only vocalists but also producers, managers, instrumentalists, and audio technicians—all working together to realize the musical vision of Dr. Bernarducci,” said Clemson alumna Taryn Turner ‘25. “I’m grateful that my time as a Clemson student is forever captured through these recordings. I’ll cherish them for years to come and always think fondly of my Clemson Family with whom I shared this unforgettable experience.”
For many students, participating in the recording was a formative experience that combined artistry, community and professional growth. Through projects like this, Something Beautiful Remains exemplifies Clemson University’s goal of delivering the nation’s No. 1 student experience.
“Working on Something Beautiful Remains was one of the highlights of my student career at Clemson,” said Clemson alumnus Owen Sullivan ‘25. “Over the course of a semester and a half, Cantorei worked meticulously to perfect our sound by growing closer to one another and diving deeper into the meaning behind each piece. Dr. B encouraged us to relate to the music and share our perspectives on how we would sing it, and that helped me to better appreciate the people I was spending hours each week with.”
Something Beautiful Remains is published through GIA Publications and available on all major streaming platforms. Cantorei presents its annual fall concert at the Brooks Center on Thursday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at clemson.edu/brooks.
About the Composer
Anthony Bernarducci is an associate professor of music at Clemson University, where he serves as music program director and director of choir and vocal studies for the Department of Performing Arts. He also oversees the new Master of Music Education degree at Clemson. Bernarducci conducts the Clemson University Singers and is the founding director of Clemson’s chamber choir, Cantorei. He also teaches courses and private lessons in composition.
In addition to his work at Clemson, Bernarducci is the artistic director and conductor of the Greenville Chorale and Herring Chamber Ensemble.
As an author, Bernarducci has published articles on topics including music education and performance practice. His book, Listening Awareness: Build Independent Creative Listeners in Choir, is published by GIA Publications. He is an active composer with works published by GIA Publications, Gentry Publications, Hinshaw Music and ECS Publishing Group. His compositions have been performed globally on notable stages, including Carnegie Hall, Severance Hall, Mechanics Hall and Heinz Hall.
