JCC Alumni Reach New Heights Of Excellence

All graduating singers of the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus leave a legacy that echoes in the rehearsal spaces and performance halls wherever they gather to make extraordinary music. JCC alumni are reaching new heights of excellence in their academic and musical studies as well as their careers.

Upon graduating from high school, JCC singers have attended a variety of universities and conservatories including schools such as Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Stetson, University of Florida, The Hartt School, Appalachian State University, University of British Columbia, Howard University, Florida State University, and more. Many alumni pursue degrees in vocal performance, music theory, composition, musical theatre, political science, nursing as well as pre-professional degrees in business and medicine. Summers bring opportunities to further their education at programs such as the Tanglewood Institute at Boston University where skills are honed and refined.

JCC alumni can be seen performing worldwide including venues as far away as the Czech Republic as well as local professional stages. Many alumni have made music their occupations as artistic directors, composers, singers, music educators and concert hall managers.

Benjamin Simmons III, Bethune-Cookman University 2020

“Being a part of the JCC changed my life for the better. Not only was I able to enhance my musicianship skills, learn different types of music, and prepare to be a professional musician but I also met tons of friends and mentors who have become like-family!”
— Benjamin Simmons III (JCC member 2009-2012)
“ I’m so incredibly grateful for the countless opportunities that the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus has provided for me. Because of JCC, I was able to travel to countries all over the world, meet and work with world-famous performers, and create lasting friendships with fellow musicians - all while doing the thing I love most; singing. The musical training and support I received here is unmatched and has inspired me to pursue a career in choral music education myself.”
— Faith Powell (JCC member 2013-2016)

Faith Powell, University of North Florida 2022

  • Adelphi University

    American University

    Belmont University

    Bethune-Cookman University

    Boston Conservatory

    Elon University

    Florida Atlantic

    Florida International University

    Florida Southern College

    Florida State University

    Georgia Southern University

    Howard University

    Ithaca University

    Jacksonville University

    Mississippi State University

    Montreat College

    New World School of the Arts

    North Greenville University

    Northwestern University

    Nova Southeastern University

    Savannah College of Art and Design

    Skidmore College

    Southeastern University

    Stetson University

    Syracuse University

    The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)

    Tufts University

    Tulane University

    Tulane University Law School

    University of Arizona

    University of British Columbia

    University of Central Florida

    University of Florida

    University of Glasgow

    University of Miami

    University of Mobile

    University of New Orleans

    University of North Florida

    University of South Carolina

    University of South Florida

    University of Virginia

    University of Wisconsin

    Wellesley College

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