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Choral alumni Craig Hella Johnson (MM ’85) and Donald Nally (DMA ’95) nominated for Grammys - School of Music
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Choral alumni Craig Hella Johnson (MM '85) and Donald Nally (DMA '95) nominated for Grammys

November 11, 2025

Two choral alumni have been nominated for Grammy Awards. Craig Hella Johnson (MM '85) has been nominated for "Best Choral Performance" for conducting Advena - Liturgies For A Broken World with Conspirare, and Donald Nally (DMA '95) has also been nominated for "Best Choral Performance" for conducting Lang: Poor Hymnal with The Crossing.

2026 Grammy Nominations
Craig Hella Johnson and Donald Nally

Two alumni nominated for GRAMMY Awards

Two choral alumni have been nominated for the 2026 Grammy Awards category of “Best Choral Performance.” Craig Hella Johnson (MM ’85) has been nominated for conducting Mark Buller’s advena: liturgies for a broken world with Conspirare, and Donald Nally (DMA ’95) has been nominated for conducting David Lang’s poor hymnal with The Crossing. Donald Nally recently received the University of Illinois FAA Distinguished Legacy Award. Between the two ensembles, they have received 23 nominations and 5 awards over the years.

Watch the 2026 Grammy Nominations here. The 2026 Grammy Awards will be announced on Sunday, Feb. 1. It will broadcast live on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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