James Franklin

About

Dr. James Franklin is the Director of Choral Activities at East Carolina University, where he conducts the internationally renowned ECU Chamber Singers, directs the University Chorale, manages the graduate choral conducting program, and teaches undergraduate conducting. Under his direction, the ECU Chamber Singers have received numerous prestigious accolades, including invitations to perform at major venues across Europe and the United States, jury selection to perform at four national choral conferences, and recognition as finalists at the European Grand Prize for Choral Singing. The ensemble placed second in the college/university division for the American Prize in Choral Performance. In 2024, Franklin and the Chamber Singers released Silence and Music, the second consecutive album recorded with a multi Grammy-winning recording team. Franklin is a Grammy-nominated choral singer with performance experience in professional choirs. He has been at ECU for nine years and is an alumnus of Baylor University. His conducting students and ensembles represent excellence in choral music education and performance.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal Emphasis), Baylor University; Master of Music in Choral Conducting, Westminster Choir College; Doctor of Musical Arts, University of North Texas

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