Jackson Staton

Helped lead sectionals for the Acoustikats first tenors in multiple repertoire selections for different performances across the fall semester and including upcoming performances for the spring semester 2025.

I've been singing tenor in a barbershop quartet for 5 years now, since 2020, and it has helped influence my musical skills and experience in so many ways. From rehearsal planning, expansion of vocal technique, and even a consistent performance schedule. Barbershop harmony is such an important aspect of my life as a musician and future music educator, and I will definitely program barbershop repertoire selections into my future choral classroom because of its incredible capacity for exceptional intonation within an ensemble, and captivating an audience with immersive performance aspects.

The choral conservatory program was a fantastic experience as a future music educator in many ways. From having a solid introduction into conducting patterns and form, rehearsal planning, choral program development, and even vocal pedagogy training for students.