Matthew Gray | Artistic Director

About Us

In addition to championing lesser known works of the past, de Angelis has an unwavering commitment to today's composers. De Angelis is an advocate for the choral arts in the community, corporate, and educational arenas, and is committed to increased public awareness, participation and investment in the choral arts in Orange County.

If you have not had the opportunity to experience one of our programs, you are missing out on a rare Orange County cultural experience.

The unique combination of the extraordinary setting at the Basilica at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano, and this thrilling and captivating ensemble is not to be missed. Come experience one of Orange County's best kept secrets!

Matthew Gray, Artistic Director

Matthew Gray is the Founder, Conductor and Artistic Director of Southern California’s outstanding professional choir, the de Angelis Vocal Ensemble.

Mr. Gray completed his under graduate studies in choral conducting with Dr. Harold Decker, from the University of Illinois, Urbana and completed graduate work with Dr. Gordon Paine, from California State University, Fullerton. Later in his career, he was fortunate to participate in a summer study program of Gregorian Chant with Dr. Theodore Marier at Catholic University in Washington D.C., while singing in the liturgical ensemble for Dr. Leo Nestor, Director of Music for the National Shrine.

Mr. Gray has conducted ensembles throughout Italy, France, Austria, and the British Isles in some of the world's most remarkable venues including St. Mark's in Venice, Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Canterbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Mr. Gray has conducted choirs in both the private and public sector for over 25 years, and is currently Director of Music Ministries at Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano, California, a National Shrine.

Formed in 2005, the de Angelis Vocal Ensemble is eighteen of the most talented singers in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. The ensembles widely-varied a cappella repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to present day choral classics. Each of its members is a distinguished soloist, wholly dedicated to the choral art, bringing a wealth of talent, experience, and education to the ensemble. This ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Gray, is committed to performing literature that is both innovated and engaging, which does more than fill a void, but creates both beauty and art.