Stephen Futrell
Associate Professor of Music
Department: Music
Email: sfutrell@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-5681
Brief Biography
Stephen A. Futrell (DMA, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory of Music) is Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at Elon University in North Carolina, where he teaches conducting, directs the auditioned Elon Camerata, teaches contemporary commercial studio vocal style and technique, and is director of élan, a select a cappella, vocal jazz, commercial/studio ensemble. He currently serves as Artistic Director/Conductor for Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, conducting two ensembles: Voices, a 135-member chorus; and Cantari, a chamber choir of 30-36 members. The Mission of Voices is to foster, sustain, and share the art and joy of choral music and to enrich the Triangle community through excellent performances of music from diverse cultures and historical periods.
Dr. Futrell’s experience, enthusiasm, and guidance was instrumental in founding and developing Elon’s Bachelor of Science degree in Music Production & Recording Arts—a very popular program that now boasts its own record label, tech lab, and digital recording studios. It was his background and curricular research that facilitated the establishment of the program’s emphasis on creative process, critical listening, and both live and studio performance and recording techniques.
With the Baton Rouge Symphony, as former Chorus Master and Staff Conductor, Dr. Futrell conducted annual Messiah concerts, Christmas Pops concerts, as well as their summer concert series. He made his European conducting debut in June 2002, appearing with the Sinfonia Dell’Arte di Arezzo at the Teatro Petraca, Arezzo, Italy. Then in 2006, he served as conductor for the National Youth Choir at Carnegie Hall, as a guest conductor at New York’s Lincoln Center, as well as appearing as Associate Conductor/Chorus Master for the Aegean Verdi Festival on the island of Lesvos, Greece. In June 2024, Futrell made his third appearance as guest conductor at Carnegie Hall with the National Masterworks Chorus & Orchestra in a performance of Faure’s Requiem. Among Futrell’s publications, his most significant are his modern performance editions of three Classical motets by Anna Amalia von Sachsen (1739-1807), and performance editions of three pieces in Anton Arensky’s Opus 57, published and available through Fred Bock Music Publishers.
As a recording artist, and former music producer for DreamWorks Animation SKG International, with more than three decades of experience, Dr. Futrell has performed in live and studio settings as a vocalist, trumpeter, writer, arranger, and producer throughout the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, Chicago, Orlando, Nashville and the Gulf Coast region. Futrell was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in August 2025.
His clinics and presentations on conducting, rehearsal techniques, and all-things-jazz have been at state, divisional and national levels for ACDA and NafME. His 2017 performance as guest artist and vocal jazz clinician for the University of Colorado—and Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado—was standing room only. In January 2026, he appeared as guest clinician at the LMEA/LAJE Conference in New Orleans, presenting on vocal health, technique, jazz and contemporary style, and offered an open master class working with student singers. As a guest conductor for district and state honor choirs, he has conducted in 16 states, as well as solo and ensemble adjudication both in the United States and abroad.
Futrell is recognized as a proponent of the solo voice and emphasizes the use of vocal science as the foundation of his approach to artistic ensemble singing. He currently serves as adjudicator for CS Music (https://csmusic.net/) which sponsors national vocal scholarship competitions and offers on-line vocal coaching.
Stephen Futrell’s artistry as a conductor has been influenced by his doctoral studies with Eph Ehly and Gary Hill. His Bachelor and Master degrees in Music Education from Louisiana State University, where he worked with Frank Wickes, James Yestadt, Victor Klimash, and Kenneth Fulton, have also been influential.
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Education
Doctor of Musical Art, Choral Conducting, 2000
Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri Kansas City
Master of Music Education, Choral Music, 1987
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science Music Education, K-12 Instrumental & Vocal, 1985
Louisiana State University
Employment History
Currently: Director of Choral Activities, Associate Professor of Music, Elon University, NC
Currently: Artistic Director/Conductor, Voices - The Chapel Hill Chorus
Currently: Music Director, Elon Community Church UCC, Elon, NC
Music Director, Davis Street United Methodist Churh, Burlington, NC
Music Director, Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church, Burlington, NC
Director of Choral Activities, Visiting Assistant Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University
Director of Choral Activities, Shepherd University, WV
Director of Choral Activities, University of Louisiana Lafayette
Choral Director, East Baton Rouge Parish School System, Louisiana
Conducting Staff, Baton Rouge Symphony Association, Chorus Master, Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus, Louisiana
International Music Producer, Dreamworks-SKG Animation, Glendale, California. Music production for The Prince of Egypt, Slovakia & the Czech Republic
Studio musician/vocal director, arranging, production, live performance & on-screen talent, VPR Productions, Kansas City, MO with performances in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Texas
Studio vocalist, trumpet, vocal & horn arranging, album & commercial work, First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO
Studio vocalist/writer/arranger, Evolution Audio, Kansas City, MO
Engineering/production, vocalist, trumpet, writer/arranger, album & commercial work (post production, voice over work, jingles, etc.), Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA
Studio vocalist, trumpet, vocal & horn arranging, commercial work, Holbrook Media Productions, Jeanerette, LA
Production Director, River City Festivals Association, Baton Rouge, LA
Futrell Resources (self-employed): booking agency (local and regional), events coordinator, wedding consultant, sheet music business, private music instruction (voice, trumpet, theory), Baton Rouge, LA
Artist, Arts in Education Program, Greater Baton Rouge Arts & Humanities Council, Baton Rouge, LA
Courses Taught
While at Elon:
- Camerata (class, auditioned choir)
- Chorale (class, non-auditioned choir)
- élan, elon university vocal jazz ensemble (class, auditioned)
- Elon University Orchestra (professional, community, faculty, students)
- Choral methods/literature (class)
- Conducting (class)
- Critical Listening (class)
- Contemporary Commercial Voice Technique & Style (class and private lessons)
- Observe/evaluate student teachers
- Independent Studies: Conducting, Music History, Commercial/Studio Voice
- Music Department Senior Seminar (class)
- Elon 101 (class)
- Aural Skills (class)
- World Music (class)
Leadership Positions
While at Elon:
- Human Resources Employee Benefits Committee Faculty Representative (2022-present)
- Announcer, The Fire of the Carolinas, Elon University Marching Band (2001-present)
- Music Education Program Advisory Committee member (2013-2025)
- University Academic Council member (2022-2025)
- Elon College Arts & Humanities Curriculum Committee (2021-2024, Chair 2023-24)
- Music Department DEI Committee member (2021-2024)
- University Academic Affairs Advisory Council, At-Large Representative (2020-2021)
- Fall 2020 COVID Task Force: Instruction and the Classroom, Lab, and Studio Subgroup member (April 2020-July 2020)
- University Inauguration of 9th President Music Planning member and Conductor (2018)
- Elon College Arts & Humanities Curriculum Committee (2016-2019, Chair 2018-19)
- University Academic Council member (2013-2016)
- Music Director, Summer in the Village Program (July, 2015)
- Music Department Scholarship Committee member (2011-2014)
- Music Dept. President’s Gala Production Committee Chair/Artistic Director (2012-2013)
- University Arts Administration Director Search Committee member (2012-13)
- Elon College Arts & Humanities Curriculum Committee (2010-2013, Chair 2012-13)
- University Ever Elon Campaign Celebration Planning Committee member (2011)
- University Lyceum Committee Chair (2007-2011)
- University Director of Cultural & Special Programs Search Committee member (2008-2009)
- University Facilities Planning for Music & Performing Arts Coordinator (2008-2009)
- Arts & Sciences Arts Administration Curriculum Committee member (2007-2009)
- Music Department Chair (2006-2009)
- University Ever Elon Gala Planning Committee member (2007-2008)
- University Academic Council member (2005-2007)
- University Curriculum Committee member (2006-2007)
- Music Department Music Technology Curriculum Committee Chair (2004-2007)
- Music Education Program Advisory Committee Chair (2004-2006)
- University Graduate Council Committee member (2004-2006)
- Member Departmental search committees: Music Technology Lecturer (two positions), Music Theory Assistant Professor (cmt. chair), Director of Bands Assistant Professor (twice), Low Brass/Music Education Assistant Professor (cmt. chair)
- Arts & Sciences Facilities Planning Committee member (2004-2005)
- University Lyceum Committee member (2002-2004)
- University Ad Hoc Committee on Evaluation of Teaching member (2002-2003)
- University Admissions Committee member (2000-2002, Chair 2001-02)
- University Cultural & Intellectual Life Committee member (2000-2001)
Grants Awarded
2019~Grant from the Walter and Dorothy Westafer Fund for the Arts in support of Elon University Choral Activities performance of Handel’s Messiah, April 26, 2019.
2017~Elon University Teaching & Learning Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for professional development in workshop at the Contemporary Commercial Vocal Pedagogy Institute held at Shenandoah University. This summer study and professional development also supported through travel grant from the Elon College of Arts & Sciences.
2016~Elon College Fund for Excellence in the Arts & Sciences grant for visiting faculty/artist in residence program: Dr. Kevin Johnson, Spelman College—An Exploration of the Gospel Jubilee Tradition. Culminating performances with élan and the combined choirs of Elon with the Spelman Choir in the spring semester 2017. Related events with African/African American Studies and Black History month at Elon.
2016~Barlow Endowment grant for commissioning and world premiere performance of Todd Coleman’s In Kensington Gardens performed by Camerata, Chorale and The Phoenix Winds on April 21 and May 10, 2016.
2014~Elon University Teaching & Learning Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for the purchase of Zoom Technologies H2n digital handheld recorder with accessories for use in rehearsals with all of the Elon choral ensembles.
2012~Grant from the Walter and Dorothy Westafer Fund for the Arts in support of Elon University Choral Activities commissioning and world premier performance of Karen Walwyn’s Of Dance & Struggle: A Musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela, performed by the Elon Unviersity Chorale, November 15, 2012.
2012~Elon University Teaching & Learning Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for professional development in workshop at the Complete Vocal Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark. This summer study and professional development also supported through travel grant from the Elon College of Arts & Sciences.
2009~Elon University Teaching & Learning Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for the purchase of VoceVista for voice instruction.
2009~Grant from the Walter and Dorothy Westafer Fund for the Arts in support of Elon University Choral Activities performance of Handel’s Messiah, April 30, 2009.
2008~Elon University Teaching & Learning Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for the purchase and installation of Kawai KLCS Music Lab System in the Music Department piano/keyboard classroom.
2008~Elon College-The College of Arts & Sciences at Elon University internal grants towards the complete restoration of one of the Music Department’s Steinway concert grand pianos and for the installation of an audio recording/editing suite housed in the Music Department.
2007~Elon College Fund for Excellence in the Arts & Sciences grant for visiting artist in residence program Douglas Niedt-classical guitar for the 2007-2009 academic year.
2007~Elon University Technology Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning for the purchase and installation of Notion software in the Music Department Technology lab.
2006~Elon University Faculty Research & Development grant to assist with expenses associated with participating in the Lucerne Choral Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland, July 2-8, 2007.
2005~Elon University Faculty Research & Development grant to assist with expenses associated with appearing as Associate Conductor/Chorus Master for the Aegean Verdi Festival, Mytilene, Greece, June 8-July 2, 2006.
2005~Elon University Course Enhancement and Technology Grant awarded through Elon University Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning. ProTools 001LE upgrade to 002LE, condensor mic, monitor speakers and miscellaneous recording equipment.
2005~Elon University Faculty Research & Development grant to attend ProTools 101 & 201 Training Workshops, ProTools Training Center/ProMedia Training Company, Atlanta, Georgia, July 13-20, 2005.
2005~Grant from the Walter and Dorothy Westafer Fund for the Arts in support of Elon University Choral Department performance of Mozart’s Requiem, April 28, 2005.
2003~Elon University Faculty Research & Development grant. Vocal pedagogy and individual instruction with Dr. Anne DeLaunay, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music, July 10-17, 2003.
2003~Grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council through the Alamance County Arts Council in support of guest artist appearing with élan in concert March 15, 2003 held at Elon University.
2001~Grant from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council through the Alamance County Arts Council in support of Elon University Choral Department performance of Handel’s Messiah, April 27, 2001.
2001~Grant from the Walter and Dorothy Westafer Fund for the Arts in support of Elon University Choral Department performance of Handel’s Messiah, April 27, 2001.
2000~Elon University ATACC technology grant for the purchase of ProTools DIGI 001 Music Recording/Editing software on behalf of the Elon University Music Department.
Publications
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY & SCHOLARSHIP – CONDUCTOR, ADJUDICATOR
Mar. 27-28, 2026 Conductor/Clinician
Alamance Burlington School System High School County Honor Choir
Burlington, NC
October, 2025 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Fall Competition On-line Round
August 9, 2025 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Inductee
May, 2025 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
Mar. 17-21, 2025 Adjudicator
LMEA District VII Large Band & Choral Ensemble Festival
Raceland, LA
June 2, 2024 Conductor, National Masterworks. Chorus & Orchestra
National Concerts, Carnegie Hall, NY
May, 2024 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
May, 2023 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
April 21-22, 2023 Conductor
NCMEA Western Regional High School Honor Chorus, Flat Rock, NC
Mar. 16-17, 2023 Adjudicator
LMEA District VII Large Choral Ensemble Festival, Raceland, LA
February, 2023 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
October, 2022 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Fall Competition On-line Round
April 12, 2022 Conductor
Brunswick All-County High School Honor Chorus, Leland, NC
April 4-6, 2022 Adjudicator (choral and band)
Bayouland Music Festival, Raceland, LA
October, 2021 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Fall Competition On-line Round
August, 2021 Panelist/Adjudicator – Book Proposal Review
A Manual of Strategies for Technical Issues in Singing, Carla LeFevre
Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA
October, 2020 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Fall Competition On-line Round
April, 2020 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
Nov. 21-23, 2019 Conductor
LMEA All State High School Mixed Choir, Baton Rouge, LA
June, 2019 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Summer Competition On-line Round
April, 2019 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
March 11, 2019 Adjudicator
NCMEA West #2, Solo/Small Ensemble MPA, Charlotte, NC
Jan. 24-26, 2019 Adjudicator/Clinician (vocal and band)
46th Annual University of Mary Jazz Festival, Bismark, ND
December, 2018 Adjudicator
Central Division Solo & Ensemble Festival
North Carolina MEA, Wake Forest University, NC
December, 2018 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Winter Competition On-line Round
October, 2018 Panelist/Adjudicator – Book Proposal Review
Systematic Voice Pedagogy: The Art of Studio Application, Kari Ragan
Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA
September, 2018 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Fall Competition On-line Round
April, 2018 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Spring Competition On-line Round
March 22, 2018 Adjudicator
NCMEA West #1, Solo/Small Ensemble Music Performance Assessment
Charlotte, NC
February, 2018 Adjudicator, CS Music Vocal Winter Competition On-line Round
January 2018 Professional Vocal Coach/Voice instruction (current and on-going)
CS Music (formerly ClassicalSinger.com)
August, 2017 Adjudicator
ClassicalSinger.com Vocal Summer Competition On-line Round
April 11, 2017 Clinician/Adjudicator
Hunt Choir Festival (sponsored by NCMEA), Wilson, NC
April 7, 2017 Conductor
Alamance Burlington School System Elementary Honor Choir
Burlington, NC
Feb. 28-Mar. 5, 2017 Clinician/Director
Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder
August, 2016 Adjudicator
ClassicalSinger.com Vocal Summer Competition On-line Round
July 3, 2016 Conductor
Company Shops Band, Burlington 4th of July Concert, NC
April 21-23, 2016 Adjudicator
LMEA East 1A Choral Festival, Raceland, LA
December 5, 2015 Conductor
50th Annual Messiah Open Sing, Chapel Hill, NC
(professional orchestra and soloists)
January 26-28, 2015 Conductor
Lafourche Parish High School Honor Chorus, Raceland, LA
April, 2014 Adjudicator
ClassicalSinger.com Vocal Competition On-line Round
April 19-20, 2013 Conductor
Orange County High School Honor Choir, Hillsborough, NC
February 23, 2013 Adjudicator
NCMEA East 1A Division Solo & Ensemble Festival, Raleigh, NC
October 26-27, 2012 Conductor
GMEA District I High School Honor Choir, Savannah, GA
April 18-19, 2012 Conductor
Rowan/Salisbury High School All County Honor Choir, Salisbury, NC
Jan. 27-28, 2012 Adjudicator/Clinician (vocal and band)
39th Annual University of Mary Jazz Festival, Bismark, ND
February 18-19, 2011 Conductor
Orange County High School Honor Choir, Hillsborough, NC
March 19-20, 2010 Adjudicator
District IX High School Choral Festival, Woodridge, VA
February 22-23, 2010 Conductor
Cleveland County High School Honor Choir, Shelby, NC
May 27, 2009 Panelist
Arts and Audiences Grants Panel, North Carolina Arts Council
Raleigh, NC
March 1-2, 2007 Conductor
Rowan/Salisbury High School All County Honor Choir, Salisbury, NC
June 8-July 2, 2006 Associate Conductor/Chorus Master
Aegean Verdi Festival, Mytilene, Greece
April 2, 2006 Conductor
National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, NY
February 6, 2006 Conductor
NC Annual Conference, United Methodist Church, District Choir, Elon, NC
April 8, 2005 Adjudicator
Choral Clash Choir Festival, University of North Carolina Pembroke
November 20, 2004 Conductor
Bismarck State College ChoirFest, ND
October 22-23, 2004 Conductor
Guilford High School All County Honor Choir, NC
April 29-30, 2004 Conductor
Rowan/Salisbury High School All County Honor Choir, NC
February 24, 2004 Clinician
East Chapel Hill High School Choral Department, NC
January 29-30, 2004 Conductor
NCACDA Sr. High Women’s All State Chorus, Greensboro Coliseum, NC
May 5, 2003 Adjudicator
High School Choral Festival, Raleigh Theatre, Raleigh, NC
June 3-7, 2002 Conductor
L’Accademia Dell’Arte di Arezzo/Sinfonia Dell’Arte di Arezzo
Toscana, Italy
April 3, 2001 Conductor
Rockingham High School All County Honor Choir, Wentworth, NC
May 12, 2000 Adjudicator
Festival of Choirs, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO
May 15, 1999 Adjudicator
Festival of Choirs, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO
April 30, 1999 Adjudicator
26th Annual Ozark Mountain Band, Chorus and Orchestra Festival
Point Lookout, MO
April 24, 1999 Adjudicator
State Solo & Ensemble Festival
Kansas State High School Activities Association. Emporia, KS
April 14, 1999 Adjudicator
Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival
Kansas State High School Activities Association, Baldwin City, KS
April, 1998 Adjudicator
Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival
Kansas State High School Activities Association, Baldwin City, KS
March, 1998 Clinician
Choral Retreat, Cair Paravel High School, Topeka, KS
August, 1997 Clinician & Conducting Staff
Lion & Lamb Gospel Workshop, Kansas City, MO
April, 1997 Adjudicator, Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival
Kansas State High School Activities Association, Baldwin City, KS
March, 1997 Adjudicator, Regional Large Ensemble Festival
School of the Osage, MO
February, 1996 Clinician/Conductor, East Baton Rouge Parish Strings Camp
Baton Rouge, LA
May, 1995 Conductor
LMEA District III High School Honor Chorus, Lafayette, LA
February, 1994 Conductor
LMEA District VII High School Honor Chorus, Thibodeaux, LA
October 7, 1993 Conductor
Chamber orchestra concert and composition contest
Fanfare Arts & Humanities Concert Series
World premier: “Passacagli”, Fred Bickham
World premier: Enchantments: Concerto for Piano and Chamber
Orchestra, Stephen Suber.
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
October, 1993 Conductor
LMEA District IV High School Honor Chorus, Baton Rouge, LA
March, 1993 Adjudicator
LMEA District IV Choral Festival, Baton Rouge, LA
March, 1993 Adjudicator
LMEA District VII Choral Festival, Mandeville, LA
February, 1993 Adjudicator
District VII Choral Festival, Summit, MS
February, 1993 Adjudicator
Mississippi Show Choir Festival, Pearl River Community College, MS
February, 1993 Adjudicator
LMEA District VII Solo & Ensemble Festival, Slidell, LA
Summers, 1989-95 Brass Clinician, Central Lafourche High School Band Camp, Mathews, LA
March, 1989 Adjudicator, District IX Choral Festival, Warrenton, VA
June, 1988 Clinician
Potomac Show Choir Camp, Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, WV
January, 1988 Conductor
LMEA District III High School Honor Chorus, Lafayette, LA
Presentations
“Vocal Technique, Style, Scat Syllables, and Pedagogy.” Masterclass, presentation, and performance with Louisiana Directors Jazz Reading Big Band. Louisiana Association for Jazz Education and Louisiana Music Educators Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. (January 17-20, 2026)
Featured Guest, AC23+ Artist Legacy Series, Audio/video Podcast. Guest clinician Baton Rouge Magnet High School. Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, LA. (January 16, 2026)
“Singing in the Time of COVID.” Life @ Elon, Elon University, NC. (September 28, 2021)
“Catalog Offerings: Fred Bock Music Company (What to Look for in the Score).” Louisiana Music Educators Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 21-23, 2019)
“In Concert: Cantari – Voices Chapel Hill.” Invited performance for NCACDA Fall Conference, Meredith University, Raleigh, NC. (October 4, 2019)
“Improvisation & Scat Singing – It’s All About the Blues.” 46th Annual University of Mary Jazz Festival, Bismark, ND. (Jan. 24-26, 2019)
“Vocal Technique for Soloists and Jazz Ensemble Members: Style, Scat Syllables and Pedagogy.” Louisiana Association for Jazz Education and Louisiana Music Educators Association Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 16-19, 2017)
“Technique and Style in Popular/Commercial Vocal Performance.” Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-March 5, 2017)
“Vocal Jazz Repertoire Selection & Programming.” Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-March 5, 2017)
“Vocal Jazz & A Cappella Ensemble Rehearsal Strategies.” Vocal Jazz Workshops, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-March 5, 2017)
“Professionalism: What Matters Most.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)
“Choral Literature: Score Preparation & Musical Expression.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)
“Fundamental Vocal Technique: Warmups & Practical Application.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)
“Conducting Technique & Gesture.” Professional Development Workshops for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 23-26, 2016)
“Redefining Vocal Jazz.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Chattanooga, TN. (March 10, 2016)
“1…2…3…Go!” Commencement address, River Mill Academy, Graham, NC. (May 21, 2015)
“Improving Sight Reading for Festival.” Professional Development Workshop for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 28-30, 2014)
“Vocal Technique for Band & Choral Directors.” Professional Development Workshop for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 28-30, 2014)
“Conducting Technique & Gesture.” Professional Development Workshop for Choral Directors, Band Directors and General Music Teachers, LaFourche Parish, LA. (May 28-30, 2014)
“In Concert: élan, elon university vocal jazz.” Invited performance opening for the New York Voices. The Florida Theatre, ACDA Southern Division Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (March 6, 2014)
“Vocal Jazz vs. A Cappella: Vocal Style/Technique, Mic Technique & Basic Sound Reinforcement.” With élan, elon university vocal jazz. ACDA Southern Division Conference, Jacksonville, FL. (March 6, 2014)
“Vocal Jazz Repertoire Reading Session.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (February 29-March 3, 2012)
“Integrating Vocal Jazz into Your Existing Program.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (February 29-March 3, 2012)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” Jazz Education Network Convention, New Orleans, LA. (January 5-8, 2011)
“Art is in the Details: It’s a Food of Love Thing.” Arizona ACDA, Flagstaff, AZ. (June 17-19, 2010)
“Vocal Jazz Nuts & Bolts: Style, Rehearsal Techniques & Sound Reinforcement.” Arizona ACDA, Flagstaff, AZ. (June 17-19, 2010)
“Vocal Jazz Repertoire Reading Session.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Memphis, TN. (March 10, 2010)
“Working with Rhythm Sections for Vocal Jazz.” ACDA Southern Division Conference, Memphis, TN. (March 10, 2010)
“Vocal Jazz Techniques, Style & Literature.” With élan~elon university vocal jazz, North Carolina MEA In-Service Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (November 7, 2009)
“Sound Reinforcement.” With élan~elon university vocal jazz, North Carolina MEA In-Service Conference, Winston-Salem, NC. (November 7, 2009)
“Vocal Jazz Repertoire, Style and Getting Started.” Louisiana Music Educators Association State Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 19-22, 2009)
“A Vocabulary of Gestures: Communication is the Key in Conducting,” Louisiana Music Educators Association State Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. (November 19-22, 2009)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, Toronto, Canada. (January 9-12, 2008)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New York, NY. (January 10-13, 2007)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New York, NY. (January 11-14, 2006)
“Solo vocal jazz style, performance & improvisation” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)
“Vocal jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques and style.” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)
“Vocal jazz literature reading session and programming considerations.” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)
“Sound reinforcement and microphone technique.” Vocal Jazz Workshop, University of Lincoln-Nebraska. (July 19-20, 2004)
“Audition preparation for collegiate music programs for high school students.” NCACDA Fall Conference, Greensboro, NC. (October 4, 2003)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, Toronto, Canada. (January 9-11, 2003)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, Long Beach, CA. (January 10-13, 2002)
“Vocal Jazz Music Reading Session.” International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New Orleans, LA. (January 12-15, 2000)
“Recording Studio & Commercial Music.” Missouri Choral Directors Association, Jefferson City, MO. (July 23, 1999)
“Sound Reinforcement for Vocal Jazz & Show Choirs.” Missouri Choral Directors Association, Jefferson City, MO. (July 23, 1999)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY & SCHOLARSHIP – PUBLICATIONS
Printed & Recorded Works
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2025-2026 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2025-2026)
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2024-2025 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2024-2025)
“To the Extinguished Stars: Opus 57, No. 2,” Anton Arensky (1861-1906), ed. Stephen A. Futrell. Editor, musical score. Fred Bock Music, California. (Summer, 2024)
“The Boiling Hot Spring: Opus 57, No. 3,” Anton Arensky (1861-1906), ed. Stephen A. Futrell. Editor, musical score. Fred Bock Music, California. (Summer, 2024)
“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for Liberty Community Chorus. (June, 2019)
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2023-2024 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2023-2024)
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2022-2023 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2022-2023)
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2021-2022 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2021-2022)
“Elon Alma Mater.” Musical arrangement for Elon University Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band, Elon, NC. (August, 2021)
“Paris Rutherford: Vocal Jazz Pedagogy & Practice.” In Search of Inspiration: Interviews with Notable Choral Conductors, edited by Anna Wheeler Gentry and Gregory R. Gentry. GIA Publications, 2021.
“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for Louisiana Music Educators Association All State Mixed Choir. (Fall, 2019)
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2019-2020 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2019-2020)
“Vocal Jazz Hot 10: Focus on Steve Zegree.” Volume 20/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2019)
“Program Notes.” Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus 2018-2019 Season Program. (Program notes for all concerts during the season.) Voices – The Chapel Hill Chorus, NC. (Fall/Spring 2018-2019)
“Serenada: Opus 57, No. 1,” Anton Arensky (1861-1906), ed. Stephen A. Futrell. Editor, musical score. Fred Bock Music, California. (Fall, 2018)
“Vocal Technique: Developing Chest.” Volume 19/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2018)
“Elon Holiday Greetings 2017.” Writer/arranger, Co-Producer, On-screen talent. Elon University. (December, 2017)
“A Cappella and the Curriculum: Points to Ponder.” Volume 18/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2017)
“Elon Day Promotional Video.” Writer/arranger, Co-Producer, On-screen talent. Elon University. (February, 2017)
“Elon Holiday Greetings 2016.” Writer/arranger, Co-Producer, On-screen talent. Elon University. (December, 2016)
“Vocal Jazz Hot 10.” Volume 17/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2016)
“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for University of Nebraska Lincoln Choral Activities. (Spring, 2016)
“Art is in the Details—It’s a Food of Love Thing.” Volume 16/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2015)
“Regina coeli laetare,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. Greg Gentry Choral Series, Fred Bock Music, California. (Summer, 2015)
Songs of Praise, Jerome Theriot (album). Featured vocalist. Music Blöc Productions, New Orleans, LA. (2015)
Night of the Soul – The Music of Ola Gjeilo (audio CD). Elon University Chorale, Camerata, Williams High School Choral Ensemble, Cedar Ridge High School Sotto Voce & Chamber Ensemble, and Elon Festival Orchestra. Editor and Producer. Recorded and produced at Elon University. Final mix and master at New Haven Studio, NC. (April 2014)
Requiem, W.A. Mozart. Elon University Chorale, Camerata, Front Street UMC Chancel Choir and Elon Festival Orchestra. Mix Engineer, Editor, Producer. Recorded and produced at Elon University. Final mix and master at New Haven Studio, NC. (March 2014)
Three Pieces for Mixed Choir and Cello: Opus 57, Anton Arensky (1861-1906). Editor, musical score. Commissioned by University of Colorado Boulder Choral Studies and performed by UCB Choir, Dr. Greg Gentry, conductor and UCB Director of Choral Studies. SÅF Music. (Fall, 2013)
“Vocal Jazz Hot 10.” Volume 28/Number 3, ACDA Southern Division Newsletter. (Fall, 2012)
Lead & backing vocals, instrumental arranging, trumpet for audio recordings of catalog offerings. Lion & Lamb Publishing, Atlanta, GA. (Summer – Fall, 2012)
“Elon Real Alumni of Genius.” Lead vocalist and on-screen talent. Video and Facebook campaign. CASE District III Grand Award Winner for Electronic Communication/Social Media. Elon University Office of Communication, Elon, NC. (January, 2012)
“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, New York. (April 4, 2011)
“Spice It Up with a Latin Feel.” Volume 26/Number 2, ACDA Southern Division Newsletter. (Spring, 2010)
Ever Elon Music. CD compilation (live and studio cuts) for the Ever Elon Campaign. Mix Engineer, Editor, Co-Producer. Majestic Oak Recording @ Elon (Music Department Label), Elon University. (September, 2009)
“Ever Elon Theme,” Todd Coleman, Stephen Futrell. Theme music for the Ever Elon Campaign. Co-writer, arranger, singer, trumpet, mix engineer, editor, producer. Ever Elon Music compilation. Majestic Oak Recording (Music Department Label), Elon University. (September, 2009)
“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, New York. (April 2, 2006)
A Celebration of Light, Elon University Camerata (various selections, audio CD)). Editor, Producer. Recorded live and produced at Elon University. (December 2005)
“Sound Reinforcement for Jazz or Show Choir, Part 2.” Volume 6/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2005)
“Sound Reinforcement for Jazz or Show Choir, Part 1.” Volume 6/Issue 2, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Spring, 2005)
Carmina Burana, Carl Orff (DVD). Elon Chorale, Camerata, Burlington Boys Choir, Percussion Ensemble. Editor, Producer. Recorded live and produced at Elon University. (April 2005)
“Alma redemptoris Mater,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. National Music, California. (Spring 2004)
“Regina coeli laetare,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. National Music, California. (Spring 2004)
“Salve Regina,” Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen (1739-1807). Editor, musical score. National Music, California. (Spring 2004)
Picture of You, Ginger Mellermon (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (2004)
“Spice It Up Brazilian Style.” Volume 4/Issue 3, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Summer, 2003)
élan éclectique (audio CD), élan—elon university vocal jazz. Producer, editing. Mastered at First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. Recorded at Elon University. Elon, NC. (October 2003)
“Golden Boy,” Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran, Time Rice. Editor/arranger, musical score. Limited edition/publication through Hal Leonard Corporation for National Youth Choir, Field Studies International, Lincoln Center, New York. (April 6, 2003)
I Worship You, Dan Smith (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (July, 2002)
I Love the Cross, John Lemonis (album). Vocalist/arranger. Lemonis Studios, Nashville, TN. (2002)
“The Question of the Centuries.” Volume 3/Issue 1, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2001)
“CD Review.” Volume 3/Issue 1, The Carolina Caroler, NC ACDA newsletter. (Fall, 2001)
We Have Come to Worship, Kindred Music (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (2000)
Mollie, Mollie Weaver (album). Vocalist/arranger. Eclectic Productions, Nashville, TN. (2000)
The Collection, Jeffrey L. Schult (album). Lead vocalist (2 tracks). First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (1999)
“A Pilot Study on the Effect of Appearance as it Relates to How Performance is Perceived,” by Stephen A. Futrell, Gregory R. Gentry and Matthew Harden. Kansas Music Educators Association Convention, Wichita, KS. (February, 1999)
Contend for the Faith, Dan Smith (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (1998)
“In Adventus Domini,” Guillaume Dufay (c. 1397-1434). Editor, musical score. SÅF Music. (1998)
The Prince of Egypt. Animated feature film. Music producer: Czech and Slovak dubs. Dreamworks SKG, Glendale, CA. (July-August, 1998)
Brighter Day Mass (for children’s voices), Kevin Johnson, Stephen A. Futrell and Reginald Watkins. Lion & Lamb Music, Kansas city, MO. (August, 1997)
Lead the Way, Stephanie & DJ (album). Vocalist/arranger. First Run Productions, Kansas City, MO. (1997)
Heart Strings, Lawrence Seiberth Group (album). Featured vocalist. Chromatose Productions, New Orleans, LA. (1994)
M’Prove…Up With Youth, Up With Youth Louisiana (album). Engineer-tracking & mix/vocalist/arranger. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA. (May, 1992)
Louisiana, Louisiana Department of Tourism (promotional film). Engineer/post-production/composer/trumpet/arranger. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, MO. (1991)
Love One Another, John Lemonis (album). Vocals, vocal arranging. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA. (1991)
Carpenter’s Lady, Jeff & June Newman (album). Vocals, vocal arranging. Disk Productions, Baton Rouge, LA. (1991)
Cajun! Cajun! Cajun!, Cedric Benoit (album). Vocals, vocal arranging. Swallow Records, Ville Platte, LA. (1991)
Lectures in Academic Settings
“Modern Editions: Research Practices.” UC Boulder Choral Studies, Graduate Choral Symposium, University of Colorado Boulder. (April 22, 2020)
“Three Motets by Anna Amalia Herzogin von Sachsen: Classical Rhetoric and Style.” UC Boulder Choral Studies, Graduate Choral Symposium, University of Colorado Boulder. (April 22, 2020)
“Style, Rhetoric & Interpretation: Romantic Period Works by Brahms, Rachmaninov, Bortniansky.” UC Boulder Choral Studies, University of Colorado Boulder. (February 29, 2017)
Visiting Professor of Music. Individual lessons and coaching sessions with master’s and doctoral conducting students. University of Colorado Boulder. (February 28-29, 2017)
Visiting Professor of Music. Individual lessons and coaching sessions with master’s and doctoral conducting students. University of Colorado Boulder. (July 24-28, 2013)
Visiting Professor of Music. Individual voice lessons on commercial/jazz technique and style, Spelman Choir rehearsal, undergraduate conducting class and jazz ensemble rehearsals. Spelman College, Atlanta, GA. (February 8-11, 2012)
“Jazz Style & Improvisation.” Oklahoma State University Jazz Studies, Oklahoma City, OK. (November 13, 2010)
“Vocal Technique & Health for Jazz Singers.” Oklahoma State University Jazz Studies, Oklahoma City, OK. (November 14, 2010)
Visiting Lecturer of Music. Graduate choral seminar. Arizona State University, Phoenix AZ. (June 18, 2010)
Guest Lecturer. Graduate choral literature class via video conferencing. Arizona State University. (April 21, 2009)
Visiting Lecturer of Music. Conducting class. Spelman College, Atlanta, GA. (October 23, 2006)
“Jazz Style & Improvisation.” Eastern Kentucky University Jazz Studies, Richmond, KY. (April 30, 2006)
“Jazz Style & Improvisation.” Eastern Illinois University Jazz Studies, Charleston, IL. (April 20, 2006)
“The Music of Krystof Penderecki.” Graduate choral seminar, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. (July 3, 2000)
“Vocal Style, Technique & Improvisation.” Jazz Studies Department, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. (November, 1994)
Performances – Professional Vocalist and Trumpet
April 28, 2018 Guest vocalist – Elon University Jazz Ensemble, Elon, NC
April 14, 2018 Featured vocalist, trumpet
Mass of St. Benedict the African, Kevin P. Johnson
World Premier, St. Benedict the African Parish, Chicago, IL
May 3, 2017 Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble, Elon, NC
December 15, 2017 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
The Burlington School, Elon, NC
November 14, 2015 Featured vocalist – Elon University Jazz Ensemble Concert, Elon, NC
July 24-28, 2013 Tenor – Ernest Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh
Colorado Music Festival, Boulder, CO
March 23, 2012 Backing vocals – Ben Folds, North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
Raleigh, NC
December 14, 2011 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
The Elon School, Elon, NC
October 17, 2011 Featured vocalist – Spelman College Department of Music Concert
Tribute to Willie T. Johnson and the Golden Gate Quartet
Atlanta, GA
April 28, 2011 Guest vocalist & trumpet – Elon University Electric Ensemble
Elon, NC
April 4, 2011 Featured vocalist – National Youth Choir, Dr. Eph Ehly (conductor)
Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, NY
December 18, 2010 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
The Elon School, Elon, NC
November 12-15, 2010 Featured vocalist – Oklahoma State University Jazz Ensemble
Oklahoma City, OK
November 7, 2010 Tenor soloist – Mozart, Missa Brevis in G (K. 140)
Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter Music Ministry, Burlington, NC
August 27-28, 2010 Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser
Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY
April 30, 2010 Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble
Elon, NC
March 25, 2010 Backing vocals – Ben Folds, North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
Raleigh, NC
February 16, 2010 Faculty Recital (voice) with Dr. Willis Delony (Piano Faculty, LSU)
A Tribute to Johnny Mercer, Elon University, NC
February, 4, 2010 Faculty Recital (trumpet) with The Phoenix Brass Quintet (faculty brass
quintet at Elon University), Elon, NC
December 17, 2009 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
The Elon School, Elon, NC
December 13, 2009 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
Shiloh Presbyterian Church, Burlington, NC
December 8, 2009 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert
Alamance Chorale, Graham, NC
November 21, 2009 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
Mebane Presbyterian Church, Mebane, NC.
August 14-15, 2009 Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser
Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY
May 1, 2009 Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble
Elon, NC
March 1, 2009 Trumpet, Cathedral Brass (Professional Quartet) – Concert Performance
Macedonia Lutheran Church, Burlington, NC
November 15, 2008 Guest vocalist – Elon University Electric Ensemble
Elon, NC
August 15-16, 2008 Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser
Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY
August 18-19, 2007 Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser
Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY
September 15, 2006 Faculty Recital (voice) with Dr. Willis Delony (Piano Faculty, LSU), Dr.
Bill Grimes (Jazz Faculty, LSU), Troy Davis (Professional Drummer)
Elon University, NC
April 30, 2006 Featured vocalist – Eastern Kentucky University Jazz Ensemble
Richmond, KY
April 20, 2006 Featured vocalist – Eastern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble
Charleston, IL
August 20-21, 2004 Featured vocalist – “Pops in the Park” Concert and Fundraiser
Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY
July 20, 2004 Featured vocalist/Clinician – Vocal Jazz Workshop
University of Lincoln-Nebraska
April 23, 2004 Featured vocalist – Elon University Jazz Ensemble, Elon, NC
February 20-21, 2004 Featured vocalist – Concert and Fundraiser
Eastern Kentucky University/Richmond Chamber of Commerce, KY
April 6, 2003 Featured vocalist – National Youth Choir, Dr. Eph Ehly (conductor)
Field Studies International, Carnegie Hall, NY
April 21, 2001 Guest vocalist – Heritage Chorale in concert
University of Missouri Kansas City
November, 1994 Featured vocalist/Clinician – Jazz Studies Department
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
May 28, 1994 Featured vocalist, Memorial Day Celebration
Baton Rouge Symphony Association Summer Concert Series, LA
May 21, 1994 Featured vocalist, Hooray for Hollywood
Baton Rouge Symphony Association Summer Concert Series, LA
October 9, 1992 Featured vocalist, SLU Jazz Ensemble
Fanfare Arts & Humanities Concert Series
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
July 9, 1992 Featured vocalist, Bill Grimes & Friends
School of Music Summer Concert Series
Louisiana State University
July 4, 1992 Featured vocalist, July 4th Celebration on the River
Baton Rouge Symphony Association, LA
May 20, 1992 Lead vocalist – InSync Jazz Ensemble
Opening act for Maynard Ferguson
Central Lafourche High School, Raceland, LA
May 26, 1991 Lead vocalist – Contrast
Opening act for The Temptations
FestForAll, River City Festivals Association
Baton Rouge, LA
April 20, 1991 Lead vocalist – InSync Jazz Ensemble
Second Place, Jazz Search Competition
Audobon Zoo, New Orleans, LA
July, 1989 Solo vocalist
Fifth Place Vocal Division Pop Category and
Top 25 Finalist Vocal Division Adult/Contemporary Category
National Music Competition, Music City Song Festival
Nashville, TN
October, 1988 Performed the role of Freddy Eynsford Hill, My Fair Lady
The Old Opera House Theatre Company, Charles Town, WV
March, 1987 Solo vocalist/Winner – Collegiate Vocal Solo Competition
Tara Show Choir Invitational
Performed in concert with Bobby McFerrin
Baton Rouge Theatre for Performing Arts, LA
Presentations
Professional Activities
Professional Organizations Membership/Affiliation
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
-NC ACDA Repertoire & Resources Chair Jazz Choirs (July, 2025 – present)
-NC ACDA Repertoire & Resources Chair Jazz Choirs (July, 2014 – May, 2021)
-Southern Division ACDA Repertoire & Resources Chair Jazz Choirs (April 1, 2009 – June, 2013)
-Southern Division ACDA Conference Planning Committee, Memphis, TN (2009-2010)
-Annual NC ACDA Fall Conference Planning Committee (Spring 2002 - 2009 )
-NC ACDA Repertoire & Standards Chair Jazz Choirs (April 1, 2004 – 2009)
-NC ACDA Newsletter Editor The Carolina Caroler (July 1, 2001 – September 1, 2006)
-NC ACDA Repertoire & Standards Chair Jazz & Show Choirs (July, 2001 - July 2003)
College Music Society (CMS)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA)
Jazz Education Network (JEN)
International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) [IAJE dissolved 2008]
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Service Activities
See listing under Leadership Positions
Workshops Hosted at Elon
-April 6, 2022~Adjudicator/Clinician, 14th Annual ABSS ChoralShare, Elon University, NC.
-April 10, 2019~Adjudicator/Clinician, 13th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 11, 2018~Adjudicator/Clinician, 12th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 5, 2017~Adjudicator/Clinician, 11th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-September 10 and October 15, 2016~Clinician, Pre- and Post-Audition NCMEA Honor Choir Workshops. Repertoire and audition prep, master class on vocal technique/vocal health, mock auditions. Elon University, NC.
-April 13, 2016~Adjudicator/Clinician, 10th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-September 5 and October 10, 2015~Clinician, Pre- and Post-Audition NCMEA Honor Choir Workshops. Repertoire and audition prep, master class on vocal technique/vocal health, mock auditions. Elon University, NC.
-April 1, 2015~Adjudicator/Clinician, 9th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 9, 2014~Adjudicator/Clinician, 8th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-September 6 and October 11, 2014~Clinician, Pre- and Post-Audition NCMEA Honor Choir Workshops. Repertoire and audition prep, master class on vocal technique/vocal health, mock auditions. Elon University, NC.
-April 10, 2013~Adjudicator/Clinician, 7th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 11, 2012~Adjudicator/Clinician, 6th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 13, 2011~Adjudicator/Clinician, 5th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 21, 2010~Adjudicator/Clinician, 4th Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 22, 2009~Adjudicator/Clinician, 3rd Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-April 11, 2008~Adjudicator/Clinician, 2nd Annual ABSS Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.
-March 31, 2006~Adjudicator/Clinician, Alamance Burlington School System Choral Festival, Elon University, NC.