About Emory Choirs
A community of singers, musicians, and storytellers at Emory University.
Our Mission
Sing with purpose. Perform with community.
Emory Choirs brings together students from across campus to create meaningful music, build lasting community, and share choral performance with the Emory and Atlanta communities. Through rehearsal, collaboration, and performance, singers develop their musicianship while becoming part of a supportive and expressive artistic environment.
What we do.
Build Muscianship
Students strengthen vocal technique, ensemble listening, musical interpretation, and performance skills through regular rehearsal and guided instruction.
Create Community
Emory Choirs offers a welcoming space for students across majors, backgrounds, and experience levels to connect through shared music-making.
Share Performance
Our ensembles perform choral works across styles, traditions, and time periods, contributing to the artistic life of Emory University.
Our Ensembles
Emory University Chorus provides a welcoming choral experience for singers from across the Emory community. The ensemble brings together students and community members who share a love of singing, collaboration, and performance in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Emory University Chorus
Emory Concert Choir
Emory University Chorus provides a welcoming choral experience for singers from across the Emory community. The ensemble brings together students and community members who share a love of singing, collaboration, and performance in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Emory Concert Choir is a select mixed ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of choral repertoire from a wide range of traditions, styles, and time periods. The ensemble offers singers the opportunity to engage deeply with expressive, challenging, and meaningful music in a focused rehearsal setting.
Faculty
Dr. Eric Nelson, Conductor
Dr. Eric Nelson is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies at Emory University, where he conducts the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus. He is also the conductor and Artistic Director of the Atlanta Master Chorale. Under his direction, his choirs have performed nationally and internationally, including appearances in London, Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Moscow, Seoul, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Dr. Nelson is recognized for leading ensembles that combine technical precision with warmth of musical expression, and he regularly appears as a clinician, lecturer, and guest conductor for honor choirs, conventions, workshops, and all-state choral festivals. At Emory, he guides singers in musical excellence, ensemble collaboration, and meaningful choral performance.
Jonathan Easter, Accompanist
Jonathan Easter serves as Accompanist to Choirs at Emory University. A graduate of Emory, he earned double master’s degrees in choral conducting and organ performance, studying with Dr. Eric Nelson and Timothy Albrecht. He also pursued additional conducting studies with Donald Nally and Martha Shaw, and organ studies with Bill Evans and Alan Morrison. Known for his musicality and expressivity across multiple instruments, Easter is active as a collaborative organist, pianist, conductor, and church musician. He also serves as Director of Fine Arts and Organist at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Midtown Atlanta, where he oversees a broad music and arts program. Through his work with Emory Choirs, he supports singers with artistry, precision, and deep collaborative musicianship.
Student Leadership: Executive Board ‘26 - ‘27
Braden James ‘27, Co-President
Major: Biology; Minor: Music
Braden has been a member of Concert Choir since his first year at Emory. After serving as Concert Choir’s Co-Vice President last season, he is excited to serve as Co-President of Emory Choirs for his final year. As Co-President, he is passionate about fostering a welcoming, collaborative community where every singer feels supported, and he enjoys working with fellow student leaders and directors to help shape an engaging and meaningful experience for all members. In addition to choir, Braden sings with Emory’s No Strings Attached, an all-male a cappella group, and enjoys being part of multiple musical communities on campus.
Jaiden Suddee ‘27, Co- President
Majors: NBB & Music; Dual Degree: Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech
Jaiden has been a member of Emory Concert Choir since his first year at Emory. After serving as Co-Vice President last season, he is honored to serve as Co-President of Emory Choirs for the 2026–27 season. As Co-President, he is dedicated to representing the interests of choir members, supporting the organization's continued growth, and helping cultivate a positive and enriching environment for singers both on and off the stage. Outside of Concert Choir, Jaiden is also a member of Emory’s Dooley Noted a cappella group, where he continues to share his passion for collaborative performance and vocal music.
Tori Mooney ‘28, Vice President
Majors: Political Science and Music
Tori has been a member of Emory Choirs since her first year at Emory and is excited to serve as Vice President for the 2026–27 season. In her role, she works to support the choir community, assist with planning and organization, and help ensure members have a rewarding and enjoyable experience throughout the year. Outside of Concert Choir, Tori is also a member of The Gathering, Emory’s all-female a cappella group, where she continues to develop her passion for collaborative music-making and performance.
Sejal Patel ‘27, Head of Public Relations
Major: Biology; Minor: Music
Sejal has been a member of Emory Concert Choir since her first year at Emory and has served as Head of Public Relations since her sophomore year. In this role, she oversees the organization’s outreach efforts, manages communications and social media, and helps share the story of Emory Choirs with the broader campus community. She enjoys connecting with current and prospective members while highlighting the ensemble’s performances, events, and accomplishments throughout the year.
Aine Jane Devins ‘28, Head of Social Coordination
Major: Economics and Computer Science; Dual Degree: Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech
Aine has been a member of Emory Choirs since her first year at Emory and now serves as Head of Social Coordination after joining the Social Coordination Team last year. In this role, she plans events and initiatives that bring choir members together, helping foster a strong sense of community both inside and outside of rehearsal. Outside of Concert Choir, Aine is also a member of Emory’s Dooley Noted a cappella group, where she continues to share her love of collaborative music-making.