Jermaine D. Manor

Style: Jazz; Gospel; Rock; Classical; Pop; Musical Theatre

Title: Adjunct Professor of Voice, Webster University

Bio:

Jermaine Manor enjoys a versatile career as an instructor of voice, a conductor and collaborative pianist. He is a native of Miami, Florida, a graduate of the prestigious New World School Of The Performing Arts and an alumnus of Auburn University where he earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Pedagogy, as well as his Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting. He has also completed certifications in Commercial Music from Berklee College of Music and Church music from The Royal School of Church Music (Croydon, England).

As a former student of Juilliard School Of Music alumni Elisabeth Braden and Eric Caldwell, Manor brings to his singing and voice instruction a special understanding of the way the voice and body works. This knowledge sets him apart in his ability to communicate pedagogically and artistically. As a singer, it has allowed him a large musical vocabulary and success across genres, from opera to jazz, classical, gospel, pop, folk and musical theatre.

In addition to his work at Webster University, Manor has many ties to the performing arts community in St. Louis and abroad. As the former co-artistic director of the Vocal Company at COCA, he was able to shape, mentor and challenge the musical palettes of many young artists. He also has a solid working relationship with The Repertory and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. He is often called to coach, create and work on various projects. From coaching a pianist in Noël Cowards' three-act play, “Private Lives,” to composing, arranging and recording original music for "James And The Giant Peach" and Edward Tulane for the The Reps ITC program. As a clinician, Manor is often brought in to not only teach on vocal technique, pedagogy and health, but he is sought after to present on racial inclusion and diversity in the arts. He’s a strong proponent of diverse musical representation and believes you should not be put in a box based on your race. Music has no color, only styles, he says, “Sing what you want to sing, no matter what color you are.” As an active composer, his music is sung regularly by ensembles throughout the United Stated and abroad. He has published and arranged many songs with his longtime friend and collaborator, Dr. Brandon Boyd. These compositions appear in the catalogs of Gentry Publications, Hinshaw Music Company, GIA and Kjos Music Press. He is member of Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity, Inc., American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Educators and National Association of Teachers Of Singing.

Manor lives by the mantra, “What I do is a get to, not a have to.”

Voice Type: Baritone

Music Styles Taught: Jazz; Gospel; Rock; Classical; Pop; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students; I offer lessons in a group environment; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program

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