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Artistic Staff

Jason Throne, Artistic Director

JASON THRONE • Founder & Artistic Director

Jason Throne received his B. M. Music Ed. At Temple University. While teaching 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, Mr. Throne was Apprentice and Program Editor with the Berkshire Choral Festival, where he lectured on the choral music of Brahms and Bach, as well as music technology. Mr. Throne has worked with 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. After spending two years as Assistant Conductor of the Bucks County Choral Society, he performed and conducted the group during their recent tour of Estonia and Russia. Mr. Throne is Choral Director at Unionville High School


HOWARD WOOD • Assistant Director

Howard Wood taught vocal music and musical theatre at Unionville High School for 31 years before retiring in 2003 after a 33-year teaching career. His current musical activities include substitute teaching at Unionville High School and he is currently employed by Longwood Gardens as the Performance Manager in their Performing Arts and Visitor Services.

LINDA LORGUS • Accompanist


Linda Lorgus graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano and Organ performance. Throughout her college years she was an accompanist for faculty recitals, the Youngstown Symphony Chorus, and played with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. She has accompanied many local choral organizations, recitalists, musical theater, the National Association of the Teachers of Singing vocal competitions, and West Chester University and the Matinee Musical Club of Philadelphia's Young Artist Concerts. Most recently she was Organist and Handbell Director at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester, where she served for the past 32 years.