Specialty: Artistry, musicianship, interpretation, musical plan, vocal production
Background info and experience: JAY DOUGHERTY, Director of the City of Flags Chorus starting in 2017 has a Doctorate in Conducting (DMA, Doctor of Musical Arts). Masters in Conducting (MM, Master of Music). Bachelor's in Choral Music Education (BM, Bachelor of Music). Conducting instructor at BHS Harmony University. Jay's barbershop experience, in addition to his role as Director of City of Flags Chorus (SAI) includes: Recent director of the Longs Peak Chorus (BHS), in Longmont, CO (Plateau II champions, and most improved chorus). Recent assistant director of the Sound of the Rockies (BHS medalist chorus) in Denver, CO. Former director of the 52eighty Youth Chorus (BHS) in Denver, CO (took 1st place at the international youth competition in 2014). Certified music judge (BHS). Former district champion bariton with quartet Surround Sound (BHS) - 1 international appearance with this quartet. Faculty member (Harmony University and many other harmony college events). Dr. Jay Dougherty is the Director of Choral Activities at Marietta College in the Mid-Ohio Valley where he teaches all campus choral ensembles, a contemporary a cappella ensemble, the community Oratorio Chorus, choral methods, beginning conducting, music educations classes, and advanced choral conducting. Prior to his appointment at Marietta College, Jay taught on the choral faculty at Metropolitan State University of Denver where he directed a 50-voice Men's Choir, the Women's Chamber Choir, and community Auraria Chorale (founder). Jay is in demand as a clinician, judge, coach, presenter, conductor, and adjudicator for festivals, honor choirs, conventions, and competitions around the country. He lives in Marietta, Ohio, with his wife and five daughters.
Coaching: Choruses & quartets
Coaching website: www.ArtisticSinging.com
Phone: 303-995-6679
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