Texas Tech University

Chris Jorns

University Singers graduate conductor / Women's Chorale assistant conductor

Email: chris.jorns@ttu.edu

Office: School of Music, Room 127

Chris Jorns

Chris Jorns is entering his second year as a MM Choral Conducting Candidate at Texas Tech. Originally from Bedford, TX, Jorns graduated from TTU as a music education major and started his musical career as the choir director at Hutchinson Middle School (Lubbock, TX) in 2011.

In his four years at Hutchinson, Jorns facilitated an 80% growth in membership and his choirs were invited to perform in various special events. Under Jorns's direction, the Hutch Choirs earned 11 consistent UIL Sweepstakes awards, “Overall Best Choir”, and “Best in Class” awards.

In his first year as a graduate student, Jorns served as the Lubbock Chorale Graduate Conductor, University Singers Assistant Conductor, and as an Aural Skills TA in the Music Theory Department.