JARON M. LEGRAIR, M.A.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in Music / The University of Akron
Master of Arts in Voice Pedagogy / The Ohio State University
Post-Baccalaureate Coursework in Communication Sciences and Disorders / University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Estill Figure Proficiency Certification / Estill Voice Training
Estill Master Trainer - Candidate / Estill Voice Training
Academia
Teaching Artist / Saint Mary’s College of California
Previous Appointments:
Assistant Professor of Theatre / Point Park University
Adjunct Professor of Voice / Youngstown State University
Adjunct Professor of Music & Art / Indiana Wesleyan University
Professional Associations
Estill Voice Training
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Ohio Chapter - National Association of Teachers of Singing
Pan-American Vocology Association
Voice and Speech Trainers Association
The Voice Foundation
Publications
The Gospel Choir Sound: Explanation, Production, & Pedagogical Exploration
The Choral Conductor’s Companion / Various Authors / 2020
Presentations
Diversity, Inclusion, & Awareness in the Voice Studio
Musical Theatre Educators Association: Virtual Live Conference
Virtual / 2021
A Survey of Basic Vocal Technique, Vocal Knowledge, and Vocal Health Awareness in African-American Gospel Singers and Worship Leaders
National Association for Teachers of Singing: 56th National Conference
Virtual / 2020
Diversity, Inclusion, and Awareness: A Discussion
Estill Voice Training: Estill Trainers Summit
Virtual / 2020
Using Estill to Understand Gospel
Estill Voice Training: 9th World Symposium
London, United Kingdom / 2019
A Survey of Basic Vocal Technique, Vocal Knowledge, and Vocal Health Awareness in African-American Gospel Singers and Worship Leaders
The Voice Foundation: 48th Annual Symposium - Care for the Professional Voice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / 2019
The Gospel Choir Sound in the African American Church: Explanation, Production, & Pedagogical Exploration
Northwest Voice: The Art and Science of the Performing Voice
Seattle, Washington / 2019
Entrepreneurship & The Arts
Ohio Arts Council: Arts Impact Ohio
Columbus, Ohio / 2018
The Comparison of Vibrato Between Classical Tenors & Gospel Tenors
The Voice Foundation: 45th Annual Symposium - Care for the Professional Voice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / 2016
The Comparison of Vibrato Between Classical Tenors & Gospel Tenors
The Ohio State University: Voice Forum
Columbus, Ohio / 2014
Notable Masterclasses & Workshops
Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh / 2021
Miller South School for the Visual & Performing Arts / 2020
Attentive Mobile / 2020
Carthage College / 2020
University of Central Florida / 2020
World Wide Music / 2020
Wild Voices Music Theatre / 2020
ArtsNow / 2020
The University of Utah / 2020
Youngstown State University / 2019
Open Tone Music / 2019
Mount Calvary Baptist Church / 2017
United Baptist Church / 2017
Genesis School of the Creative & Performing Arts / 2016
The House of the Lord / 2016
Boys and Girls Club of the Western Reserve / 2015
Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church / 2013
Gospel Meets Symphony / 2012
New Mount Calvary Baptist Church / 2011
Vocal & Music Directing
Shows & Productions
Rent
Millennial Theatre Project / 2022
Heathers: The Musical
Millennial Theatre Project / 2021
Spring Awakening
Millennial Theatre Project / 2020
Carrie: The Musical
Millennial Theatre Project / 2019
Dreamgirls
Youngstown Playhouse / 2019
Next to Normal
Millennial Theatre Project / 2019
Sister Act: The Musical
Millennial Theatre Project / 2019
Heard: Akron
Akron Art Museum / 2019
Hairspray
Millennial Theatre Project / 2019
Dreamgirls
Millennial Theatre Project / 2018
Professional Artistic Ensembles
Akron Symphony Chorus
Justin Powell & Adoration
Jennifer Mekel & Friends
Opera Columbus
Opera Project Columbus
Ricky Dillard & The New Generation Chorale
Sonner Nouveaux
Notable Performances
Singer: Gospel Superfest
Ricky Dillard & The New Generational Chorale / 2019
Singer: Heard: Akron
Akron Art Museum / 2019
Soloist: Opera Swings Jazz
Opera Columbus / 2019
Soloist: The Journey
Opera Columbus / 2019
Singer: McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour
Ricky Dillard & The New Generational Chorale / 2018
Singer: Gospel Superfest
Ricky Dillard & The New Generational Chorale / 2018
Singer: McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour
Ricky Dillard & The New Generational Chorale / 2016
Singer: Gospel Superfest
Ricky Dillard & The New Generational Chorale / 2014
Chorus: Madama Butterfly
Opera Columbus / 2013
Soloist: Requiem (Mozart)
The Ohio State University / 2019
Soloist: Aeternum (Barlowe)
Akron Baroque / 2012
Soloist: Gospel Meets Symphony
Akron Symphony / 2012
Soloist: Magnificat in D Major (Bach)
Summit Choral Society / 2011
Soloist: Gospel Extravaganza
Tuscarawas Philharmonic / 2011
“Mingo” & “Crab Man”: Porgy & Bess
Akron Symphony / 2011
“King Kaspar”: Amahl & The Night Visitors
Shrive United Methodist Church / 2011
Soloist: Gospel Meets Symphony
Akron Symphony / 2010