Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues.

Hailing from a rural New Mexico town, Flórez-Mansi initially aspired to be a farmer, but she ultimately blazed a successful musical career.

Enamored with music, she joined Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Music program. Under Sister Regina Foy, IHM, she developed her talent and engaged in liturgy. Sister Christine Noel, IHM, recognized her leadership skills. Flórez-Mansi leveraged off-campus experiences, attending Philadelphia Orchestra rehearsals and learning from conductors like Riccardo Muti.

Post-graduation, she became the Music Director at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, where she’s served for over 20 years. A trailblazer, she directed choruses at Carnegie Hall, including a performance with John Rutter. Her choir joined the Sistine Chapel Choir in Rome for the Jubilee Year of Mercy’s closing Mass. Flórez-Mansi’s passion extends to secular music; she directs The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducting world premieres for The Santa Fe Opera.

For Flórez-Mansi, music is a communal gift, uniting voices in a harmonious collaboration, akin to the brilliance of a stained-glass rose window. Her leadership aims to reveal the beauty within each member, creating magical and unforgettable musical experiences.

Learn more about Flórez-Mansi and how Immaculata University played an integral part in her musical journey.