Jessica Pierpont
Founder and artistic director
Vermont Academy of Choral Music
Vermont Chamber Artists
Vermont Girls' Choir
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In the fall of 2020, Jessica Pierpont joined McGill University as a doctoral candidate in choral conducting. Her research focuses on Ralph Vaughan William’s Dona Nobis Pacem, Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem as well as girls’ choir performance practice methods.
Jessica Pierpont is currently the conductor, artistic director and founder of the Vermont Chamber Artists and of the Vermont Girls Choir in Vermont. She received her Master of Music degree in choral conducting at the University of Arizona and holds a Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in piano from Castleton University. Jessica holds a position at McGill University, as a course instructor teaching choral conducting to undergraduate students. In addition, she currently hold a position as conductor and course lecturer teaching Chorale at Northern Vermont University. Jessica has attended and participated in many music workshops, including Oxford University Workshops, Westminster Choir College summer workshops, Yale University 21C, ACDA regional collegiate workshops, Beyond the Baton with Diane Wittry and was selected as a conducting fellow in the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival hosted by the Yale School of Music. Jessica's primary conducting instructor is Dr. Jean- Sébastien Vallée with previous instruction from Dr. Bruce Chamberlain, Dr. Elizabeth Schauer and Dr. Sherrill Blodget, James Jordan, Gary Graden, T.J. Harper and orchestral conducting with Hugh Keelan. |
About VAOCM
Vermont Academy of Choral Music was created as a non-profit organization in Burlington, VT by founder Jessie Pierpont. With both choirs, Vermont Chamber Artists and Vermont Girls Choir already established and very successful, she wanted to created a non-profit that directly affected the choral music field. By creating this organization the goal is to generate a new wave of inclusive choral music by inviting all people to come together in celebration of song.
Vermont Girls Choir is open to girls and young women who show exceptional talent and potential from ages 12-18. Vermont Girls Choir's goal is to provide a quality choral music education opportunity. In addition to developing musical skills, Vermont Girls Choir will help the choristers learn vital skills in communication, leadership, and confidence.
Vermont Chamber Artists are a group of 16 professional Vermont choral singers dedicated to giving back and creating authentic experiences for the community and beyond.
Vermont Chamber Artists designates a charity beneficiary for each concert. Previous concerts proceeds have been donated to organizations that have directly affected Vermont communities such as the Seven Stars Arts Center, Norris Cotton Cancer Research Center, Friends of Veterans Society, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, and national organizations such as Be the Match Foundation and the American Cancer Society. We plan to expand our reach with the choral music that we perform and help unite people together, not just for their love for others but to exemplify voices that have not been heard.
For more information on Vermont Chamber Artists including how to buy tickets, please visit www.vermontchamberartists.com
Vermont Girls Choir is open to girls and young women who show exceptional talent and potential from ages 12-18. Vermont Girls Choir's goal is to provide a quality choral music education opportunity. In addition to developing musical skills, Vermont Girls Choir will help the choristers learn vital skills in communication, leadership, and confidence.
Vermont Chamber Artists are a group of 16 professional Vermont choral singers dedicated to giving back and creating authentic experiences for the community and beyond.
Vermont Chamber Artists designates a charity beneficiary for each concert. Previous concerts proceeds have been donated to organizations that have directly affected Vermont communities such as the Seven Stars Arts Center, Norris Cotton Cancer Research Center, Friends of Veterans Society, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, and national organizations such as Be the Match Foundation and the American Cancer Society. We plan to expand our reach with the choral music that we perform and help unite people together, not just for their love for others but to exemplify voices that have not been heard.
For more information on Vermont Chamber Artists including how to buy tickets, please visit www.vermontchamberartists.com
