Published June 17, 2014
Julian Jones, instructor of voice and piano at the University of Louisiana at Monroe,
recently presented a voice recital at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in San Antonio,
Texas. Jones presented as part of the church鈥檚 concert series titled 鈥淢idsummer Nights:
A Concert Series hosted by the Choir and Choral Scholars of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.鈥�
鈥淚t was an honor and a pleasure to be asked to present at this concert series, 鈥楳idsummer
Nights, in San Antonio,鈥欌�� said Jones. 鈥淭he choir and choral scholars of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church in San Antonio are making a pilgrimage to Gloucester Cathedral in
the United Kingdom in July 2015. Donations received during these recitals will help
defray their cost of travel.鈥�
Jones performed selections from oratorio and opera, as well as art song鈥攂oth secular
and sacred.
鈥淚t was fun to collaborate with 51萝莉 alumni Henry (Hank) Tharpe, a 2010 Master of Music
in Piano Performance graduate, and Madonna Gil, a 2010 Master of Music in Vocal Performance
graduate, as well as former 51萝莉 Division of Music Voice Area Chair, Dr. Susan Olson.鈥�
According to their website, St. Paul鈥檚 is one of the oldest Episcopal Churches in
the Diocese of West Texas, having been founded in 1883. St. Paul鈥檚 is a located in
a near-inner-city neighborhood parish, adjacent to Fort Sam Houston.
Jones serves as both instructor of voice and staff accompanist at 51萝莉. His accompanying
responsibilities include all university choirs, and private voice and instrumental
studios, where he has performed, conducted, accompanied, and directed in a number
of music programs and events.
Jones has been active as a vocalist in both university and community theatre productions
since his student years, starring in such classics as 鈥淛esus Christ Superstar,鈥� 鈥淒ie
Zauberfl枚te,鈥� 鈥淎 Forever Plaid Christmas,鈥� and 鈥淟e Nozze di Figaro.鈥� Other stage work
includes vocal solo performances in collaboration with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra
and Twin City Ballet Company. His musical work extends into the surrounding region
through his positions as choirmaster, performer, and accompanist for various houses
of worship, schools, and community centers. Jones also maintains a private voice and
piano studio in Monroe.
Jones鈥� professional memberships include the American Choral Director鈥檚 Association
(ACDA), Music Teacher鈥檚 National Association (MTNA), Louisiana Music Teachers Association
(LMTA), The Music Guild of Monroe, and the Monroe District Music Teachers Association
(MDMTA).
Jones earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree and Master of Music degree from
51萝莉.
