Born in California, Jeffrey’s major compositional influences come from the stunning array of natural landscapes throughout the Western Coastline. He Co-founded Choral Arts Initiative, a professional New Music Ensemble, residing in Orange County, CA and also serves on the Board of Directors. As a professional choral artist, he has sung with the LA Philharmonic Symphonic Chorus, Pacific Symphony Chorus, Pacific Chorale and Choral Arts Initiative. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Choral Music Education and Choral Conducting from California State University Fullerton. He studied voice with Dr. Mark Goodrich, choral conducting with Dr. Robert Istad and Dr. Geoffrey Boers and music education with Dr. Chris Peterson. Upon graduation, Jeffrey’s passion for inspiring young musicians led him to further studies in CSUF’s Secondary Music Education Credential Program. Currently, Jeffrey serves as the Choral Director at Anaheim High School. Between his other musical endeavors, he continues to write and record his choral compositions with The Afternoon Singers, Choral Arts Initiative, and Magpies & Ravens.