FIRST COAST HONORS CHOIR FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Deermeadows Baptist Church
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus hosts the one-day event to honor students across Northeast Florida 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
Treble Voices Ensemble | Grades 4-8
Rollo Dilworth
Participation Fee is $40 (Festival Shirt included)
Rollo Dilworth is Professor of Choral Music Education, Chair of the Department of Music Education and Therapy, and Vice Dean at Temple University’s Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts in Philadelphia, PA.
High School Women's Ensemble
Rosephanye Powell
Participation Fee is $40 (Festival Shirt included)
Rosephanye Powell has undoubtedly earned the place as one of our great female choral composers. Her writing style is accessible for singers of all ages, making her a popular composer featured on Honor and All-State Choir Programs.
Young Men's Ensemble | Tenor & Bass Voices
Shawn M. Pendry
Participation Fee is $40 (Festival Shirt included)
Mr. Shawn M. Pendry is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, and has been a choral director at LaVilla for the past sixteen years. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree with an emphasis in voice from Stetson University in Deland, Florida and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida where he was assistant director to the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.
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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