Jennings, Joseph
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.
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