Diana V. Sáez, DMA, is a leading specialist in the field of Latin American music and an accomplished choral conductor. She is frequently invited as guest conductor, adjudicator and lecturer in the United States and abroad.
News
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How one TU professor is bringing music history to life
September 29th, 2026
TU's director of choral activities co-edits the Oxford Book of Latin American Music
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A short reflection
August 23rd, 2026
I was asked to teach a lecture class this past semester called Sounds of the City: Music in Urban Spaces, in which I focused on the music of Latin America.
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The summer began
July 2nd, 2025
The summer began when I had the incredible honor of sharing the stage with none other than my beautiful and talented friend, Marcela Molina, at Carnegie Hall.
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Remembering Mr. Harler
July 2nd, 2025
Mr. Harler was my mentor, supporter, educator, beautiful conductor, and friend.
"Latin American music should be part of the choral canon like other choral music, and should not be pigeonholed. To me, all music is multicultural."
- Diana V. Sáez
Compositions
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Yemaya
SATBYemaya is considered the Ocean Mother Goddess in Santería, an Afro-Caribbean religion practiced around the world. This chant melody was brought to America from West Africa.
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Canto’ E Libertá
SATBCanto’ E Libertad (Song of Freedom), commissioned and premiered at the 2023 ACDA National Conference, embodies hope and resilience.
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Temporal
SATBTemporal is a traditional plena from Puerto Rico. Plena is an Afro-Puerto Rican rhythm that blends melodic and rhythmic elements from Spanish and African musical influences.
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Festejo
SSABased on Afro-Peruvian songs, Festejo is a festive and rhythmic celebration. The title invokes Peru’s most popular folk rhythm.