First Coast Honors Choir FestivalSaturday, October 23, 2021
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus's (JCC) one-day event to honor local students who have been recognized by their music educators for their singing ability, musical aptitude and strong work ethic. The singers spend the day rehearsing with a nationally recognized clinician and conductor. The event culminates in a performance of the newly-formed Honors Choir. Important Links
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Unchanged Treble Voices | Grades 4-8
Lynnel Joy Jenkins
Artistic Director and Choral Teacher, Westrick Music Academy
Participation Fee is $40 (Festival Shirt included)
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About Ms. Jenkins
Lynnel Joy Jenkins is Artistic Director of Westrick Music Academy and Choral Teacher at Timberlane Middle School of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. At Westrick Music Academy, her primary conducting role is as Music Director of the Princeton Girlchoir, which unites 300 girls, grades 3-12, in joyous song.
High School Women's Ensemble
Robyn Reeves Lana
Founder, Managing Artistic Director and Conductor, Cincinnati Youth Choir
Participation Fee is $40 (Festival Shirt included)
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About Ms. Lana
Interpreting choral music for diverse audiences in a way that is relevant to young people while maintaining the highest standards of music education and performance sums up the work of Robyn Reeves Lana.
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The JCC was founded in 1995 at Jacksonville University to fill a need for a children’s music program in the area. Led by Dr. Frances B. Kinne, then Jacksonville University President, the plan to create a local choir was implemented by Dr. Jon O. Carlson and Jim Taylor, who served as the first conductor. In that first year, JCC had only 16 voices. Since then, it has grown to serve as many as 1,000 singers annually with performance choirs and outreach programs. From 16 singers in 1995, JCC has developed into one of the nation's most important providers of music education, enriching the lives of singers and audiences around the globe.
Contact Information:
Honors Choir Performance Coordinator:
Dorothy Leitch, Email
Phone: 904.353.1636, ext. 6