ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
James Kreger is in his 22nd season as Artistic Director of the award-winning Thomas Circle Singers. Under his direction, the chorus has been hailed by The Washington Post for it’s “glowing performance” and for being “on pitch, well focused, fluent and singing expressively.” Critics have also noted that “Artistic Director James Kreger has his 32-person ensemble singing weightlessly and with agility. Soft singing is much more difficult to sustain than loud, but pitch never wavered and long phrases emerged sounding fresh and easy.” In recognition for his work with TCS, Mr. Kreger was honored with WETA-FM’s Hometown Hero award. He has directed choral programs in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and the Virgin Islands. He has led workshops and conducted choir festivals throughout the mid-Atlantic region; guest conducting appearances have included the Metropolitan Chorus (Arlington, VA) and Germantown Oratorio Society (Philadelphia, PA). As an organ recitalist, he has been described in The Washington Post as possessing “ a sense of drama and rhythmic drive” and “a pleasant sense of delicacy.” He holds the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Westminster Choir College. In May 2008, his achievements in and contributions to choral music were recognized by his alma mater through the presentation of an alumni merit award. He is currently on the music faculty staff of Landon School in Bethesda, MD.
REHEARSAL PIANIST
James Jenkins is an active pianist, composer and teacher in the Washington, DC area. He is a piano instructor and choral accompanist for the Visual and Performing Arts Program at Suitland High School and serves as Eurythmy pianist and musical coach at the Washington Waldorf School. He has accompanied soloists and ensembles in diverse settings, including the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, the Arts Club of Washington, the Smithsonian Institution's Folklife Festival and the Washington National Cathedral. As a musical coach and accompanist, James has worked with musicians at the Washington Conservatory, University of Maryland, Maryland Opera Studio, Catholic University of America, American University, Seaside Music Theater and the Crittenden Opera Studio. He received his master's degree in collaborative piano performance from the University of Maryland and bachelor's degree in piano performance from Stetson University.
