Ensembla Chanticleer
Joseph
JENNINGS, Music Director, joined Chanticleer
as a countertenor in 1983, and shortly thereafter assumed his current
title. A prolific composer and arranger, Mr. Jennings has provided the
group with some of its most popular repertoire, most notably spirituals,
gospel music and jazz standards. Under his direction, Chanticleer
has released 17 critically acclaimed recordings (works ranging from Gregorian
chant to Renaissance masterworks to jazz), including the Grammy Award-winning
Colors of Love, and has performed at many of the world's most prestigious
festivals and concert halls.
Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Jennings earned
his master's degree in conducting from Colorado State University at Fort
Collins, and his bachelor's degrees in music education and piano from
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His versatility has
earned him many types of positions: lead singer/pianist with jazz ensembles;
music director and pianist for churches, theater, children's theater and
opera productions; guest conductor; professor; and director of clinic
demonstrations and workshops.
In addition to being Music Director of Chanticleer,
he also directs the Golden Gate Men's Chorus. Mr. Jennings has composed
for such ensembles as the Palo Alto High School Chorus, The San Francisco
Girls Chorus, Phillip Brunelle's Plymouth Music Series, The GALA V Festival
Chorus, The New York City Gay Men's Chorus, The Dale Warland Singers,
The Phoenix Back Choir, Los Angeles Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble, and
Chanticleer.
His compositions and arrangements are published by Hinshaw
Music Company of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Yelton Rhodes Music,
Los Angeles.
Information obtained from Chanticleer website:
http://www.chanticleer.org/index.html
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