Joslyn Thomas
Professor
Fields of Study:
Composition
Degrees & Studies:
PhD, City University of New York
Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome
MM, B.Mus: Juillard School of Music
Biographical Information:
Joslyn Thomas is an educator, conductor, and vocalist based in the LI/NYC area. She is an elementary music teacher in the Hicksville Public Schools, music director of the Forest Hills Choir, vocal coach at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and is excited to direct the Queens College Treble Choir this semester. As an active professional vocalist, Joslyn performs with ensembles including Elevate Vocal Arts, The Lotus Project NJ, the Cathedral of the Incarnation Chamber Choir, and the eVoco Voice Collective. Recently, she performed with the Delaware Choral Scholars at the 2024 World Choir Games, where the choir earned championship awards and the #1 ranking at the Interkultur World Rankings. Passionate about advancing the choral art, Joslyn serves on the board of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York, and is president of the New York chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (NY-ACDA). Previously, Thomas has held conducting positions with the Seattle Children’s Chorus and the University of Washington Treble Choir. Joslyn holds a B.M. in Music Education from Westminster Choir College and M.M. in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington.
Email: joslyn.thomas@qc.cuny.edu