JT Music Production

05/29/2024

Being an emerging conductor is difficult. I keep all my rejection letters and emails from past interviews in a file, and I always ask for feedback to become a better candidate. I recently finished a call with the hiring manager for a position I applied for a couple of months ago. They told me that they initially put me in the second round of interviews out of courtesy. That really stung. They also mentioned that I was close to the final candidates, but my lack of experience and not having a doctoral degree made me less competitive.

I have poured my heart into directing church music for 10 years, teaching school choirs and orchestras for 5 years, and leading community choruses for 3 years. My experience is diverse, encompassing all sorts of music, not just choruses.

I am always seeking professional development opportunities and strive to give back to the communities I serve with my expertise and passion for music.

If you know of any community music groups in need of a director, I would be incredibly grateful for any leads. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my music journey. Your encouragement means the world to me.

02/21/2024

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08/19/2023

New interview published on International Examiner! It is a nice read about my music journey:) have a little read!

Joseph To is making his mark locally as a music director, and now he adds to his lengthy resume by joining the Magnolia Chorale. As the recipient of the outstanding emerging Choral Director Award 2022 from the Washington Chapter of American Choral Director Association, To is looking forward to bring...

08/07/2023

[Big news no. 2]

For friends that would like to join a choir, I've got you covered in the 2023/24 season:

1. Magnolia Chorale:(https://www.magnoliachorale.org/)
- Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays from 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm
- Location: Magnolia, but singers come from various areas around town.
- Details: The Magnolia Chorale is a community choir that rehearses on Sunday evenings. It will be our 35th-anniversary this year!

2. Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle:(https://www.nlcofseattle.org/)
- Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
- Details: The Norwegian Ladies Chorus predominantly performs Norwegian music/folksongs. However, we are expanding our repertoire as we prepare for our tour in Norway in August 2024.

3. Amabile, Northwest Girlchoir:(https://www.northwestgirlchoir.org/)
- Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Location: Northgate
- Details: Amabile is an auditioned treble choir for students in grades 5 to 7.

4. Northminster Presbyterian Church Choir:(https://www.northminsterpres.org/choir)
- Rehearsal Schedule: Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location: North Ballard
- Details: The NPC choir is open to all singers, regardless of experience or background. NPC is a very welcoming faith community.

I will also be teaching in a middle school, so stay tuned for more updates!