2008-2009
Mr. Jason Throne
Director of Vocal Music
Mr. Throne received his Bachelor of Music in Education at Temple University in 1996. He began his teaching career in Baltimore, where he taught choral music at Arbutis Middle School. While in Baltimore he studied conducting under the direction of Edward Polochick, the Director of the Baltimore Symphony Chorus, and performed with the Baltimore Symphony and Chamber Chorus. After receiving his Masters in Choral Conducting at Temple University in 1999, Mr. Throne accepted the role of Apprentice and Program Editor with the Berkshire Choral Festival, where he also lectured on the choral music of Brahms and Bach, as well as music technology. Mr. Throne has worked with many renowned conductors including Robert Page, Joseph Flummerfelt, Vance George, Marvin Hamlisch, John Rutter, and David Zinman. Drawing from these experiences he currently delivers seminars in conducting for music teachers at regional area high schools. Mr. Throne was named Assistant Conductor of the Bucks County Choral Society from 2003-2005. In November of 2002 he was Musical Director and Conductor for the Berks and Lebanon County Premieres of Les Misérables, School Edition with the Keystone Arts and Theatre School in Shillington, PA. That same month he was invited to conduct the Monroe/Pike County Chorus Festival at Stroudsburg High School.