David A. Jones

Education/Degrees

• M.M. – University of Georgia
• M.C.M. – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.A. – University of Georgia

Honors/Awards

• Taught “Mastering Singing” at the “Institute of Sacred Music” Moscow, Russia;
• UGA Concerto Competition winner;
• Participant NATS Internship Program;
• NATS student auditions SE Region 1st place.

Memberships

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Research Interests

Vocal Pedagogy

Scholarly Work and Publications

Has appeared with: The Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Ga. Tech Center for the Arts, University of Georgia, Athens Choral Society, Athens Master Chorale, Tifton Choral Society, Univ. of Ga. Men’s Glee Club, Georgia Sinfonia, Toccoa Symphony Orchestra; Brewton­Parker College; The Albany Chorale; Peachtree Road United Methodist Church; Mountain Park United Methodist Church; Briarlake Baptist Church; Pilgrimage Presbyterian Church; First Baptist Church Dublin; First United Methodist Church Covington.; Brenau College; Albany Symphony Orchestra.

What year did you begin teaching at TFC

1998

What is your favorite aspect of teaching at TFC

I love teaching students to sing and am committed to creating musical disciples who will impact their world for Jesus.

What courses do you teach at TFC

Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Diction, Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Applied Voice, Opera Workshop.

When I’m away from the classroom, I enjoy

Shotokan Karate, Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Landscaping my yard.

Favorite verses/quotations

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16