Biography
Christon Carney, a native of Nashville, TN, received his Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Lipscomb University. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from the New England Conservatory. Performer and educator, he has continued to receive honors from several disciplines including the recognition of Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities, as well as the prestigious ABRSM Diploma in Voice. Christon has also gone on to be a finalist in the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. He has participated in vocal ensembles more than half his life, including the Nashville Symphony Chorus and Chamber Chorus, Nashville Opera Chorus, Nashville's Heimermann Chorale and others. During his time at Lipscomb University he served as president of the A Cappella Singers, Society of Composers SCI student chapter, NAFME student chapter, ACDA student chapter and founded the Student NATS chapter at Lipscomb University. As a performer and educator, he maintains affiliation with such organizations as the National Association of Teachers of Singing, American Choral Directors Association, Society of Composers and others to further his goals of excellence in instruction and performance.
|