Dr. James Franklin, DMA - Concert Choir Conductor
James Franklin directs the East Carolina University choral program where he conducts the internationally renowned ECU Chamber Singers, directs the Men’s Chorus, teaches undergraduate conducting, and directs the graduate program in choral conducting. Prior to his appointment at ECU, he served as the Director of Choral Studies at Sam Houston State University, conducting the SHSU Chorale and Symphonic Choir, directing the graduate choral conducting program, and teaching undergraduate conducting. He served as the Artistic Director and Conductor for the Brazos Valley Chorale, based in Bryan-College Station, TX, and served as the Associate Conductor of Schola Cantorum of Texas, based in Fort Worth. Prior to his conducting at the collegiate level, he taught public high school and middle school choir. Additionally, he has been active as a church musician, holding multiple jobs as Director of Music at various churches. An active member of ACDA, IFCM, TMEA and TCDA, he has often served as a clinician and adjudicator. He received his BME, vocal emphasis, from Baylor University, his MM in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, and his DMA degree from the University of North Texas.
James Franklin directs the East Carolina University choral program where he conducts the internationally renowned ECU Chamber Singers, directs the Men’s Chorus, teaches undergraduate conducting, and directs the graduate program in choral conducting. Prior to his appointment at ECU, he served as the Director of Choral Studies at Sam Houston State University, conducting the SHSU Chorale and Symphonic Choir, directing the graduate choral conducting program, and teaching undergraduate conducting. He served as the Artistic Director and Conductor for the Brazos Valley Chorale, based in Bryan-College Station, TX, and served as the Associate Conductor of Schola Cantorum of Texas, based in Fort Worth. Prior to his conducting at the collegiate level, he taught public high school and middle school choir. Additionally, he has been active as a church musician, holding multiple jobs as Director of Music at various churches. An active member of ACDA, IFCM, TMEA and TCDA, he has often served as a clinician and adjudicator. He received his BME, vocal emphasis, from Baylor University, his MM in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College, and his DMA degree from the University of North Texas.
Luke Hancock - Youth Chorale Conductor
Luke Hancock is the Choral Director at Beddingfield High School for the Beddingfield High School Mixed Chorus, Women's Chamber Ensemble, and Vocal Ensemble. Under his direction, Beddingfield has consistently received Superior ratings at state and regional festivals and competitions. Mr. Hancock received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from East Carolina University where he studied Voice with Mr. John Kramar and Conducting with Dr. Daniel Bara. He was a Magna Cum Laude graduate, a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, a Brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and a member of the ECU Chamber Singers, Choral Scholars, University Chorale, and the ECU Marching Pirates. He is now in his 5th year as the Director of the Youth Chorale. |
Paul Flowers - Children's Chorus & Bella Voce Conductor
Mr. Flowers is the choral music teacher at Hope Middle School in Greenville. He was selected the Hope Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008. Currently Mr. Flowers is in his seventeenth season as director of the Greenville Choral Society Children’s Chorus and is founding director of the GCS Bella Voce Singers. He is frequently an invited clinician, conductor and adjudicator for various choral clinics, honor choirs, workshops and festivals throughout North Carolina. |
