Biography
Originally from Warner Robins, Georgia, Dr. Jeremy Hunt received his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He went on to receive both his Master's and his Doctorate in Vocal Performance from the prestigious Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music. During his time at IU, Jeremy studied with world-renowned singers and teachers Virginia Zeani, Giorgio Tozzi, and Andreas Poulimenos. He also held the position of Associate Instructor of voice for four years, and saw several of his students embark on successful performing careers.
Dr. Hunt has been a featured soloist with The Riverside Symphonia in Lambertville, NJ, The Orlando Chorale, the Orlando Philharmonic and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, and is a frequent recitalist in the US and abroad. He recently performed the role of the Celebrant in Bernstein's Mass at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, in Orlando.
As Professor of Voice at UCF, Dr. Hunt has had students accepted into top graduate music programs including, Indiana University, New England Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, Northwestern University, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Illinois, Penn State and UNCG.
Dr. Hunt has a strong interest in the Italian language and repertoire and has twice participated in the Ezio Pinza Council for American singers of Opera in Oderzo, Italy. He also attended the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Siena, Italy for an intensive study of the language.
In addition to his musical interests, Jeremy is a Certified Yoga Teacher and incorporates his knowledge and practice of yoga into the voice studio. He has presented at National and International conferences on the subject of Yoga for Singers and has created a fully online Yoga for Performers course at UCF, PEM 2122.
Dr. Hunt is also a developer with Apple and has 10 educational Apps related to singing, repertoire and diction on the App store, which have sold in 75 different countries throughout the world. Visit Jeremy Hunt Apps for more information.
Dr. Hunt is a NATS member, currently serving as Webmaster for SERNATS. For 15 years, he served as secretary/treasurer/registrar of the Central Florida chapter. He was accepted and participated in the NATS Intern program in 2010.
Education
- D.M. in Voice Performance from Indiana University (2005)
- M.M. in Voice Performance from Indiana University (2001)
- B.M. in Voice Performance from Mercer University (1997)
Publications
Creative Publications
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Kor. Diction - an interactive guide to Korean Lyric diction. (iOS application)
- Lat. Diction - an interactive guide to Liturgical Latin diction. (iOS application)
- Sp. Diction - an interactive guide to lyric Spanish diction. (iOS application)
- Aria Search - a searchable database of over 3800 opera, operetta and oratorio arias with integrated YouTube search function. (iOS application)
- MT Songs - a searchable database of over 1400 musical theatre songs with integrated YouTube search function. (iOS application)
- Art Song - a searchable database of over 5000 art songs with integrated YouTube search function. (iOS application)
- Fre. Diction - an interactive guide to lyric French diction. (iOS application)
- Ger. Diction - an interactive guide to lyric German diction. (iOS application)
- IPA Sing - an interactive guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet. (iOS application)
- It. Diction - an interactive guide to lyric Italian diction. (iOS application)
- Vocal Tech - an interactive guide to classical singing. (iOS application)
Awards
- Teaching Incentive Award (TIP) – 2020
- Teaching Incentive Award (TIP) – 2010
Courses
| Course # | Course | Title | Mode | Days/Times | Syllabus |
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| 82345 | MUE2346 | Vocal Techniques | In Person (P) | M,W 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | Unavailable |
| 82141 | MVV1411 | Voice Ⅰ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 81968 | MVV1873 | Secondary Voice | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 82144 | MVV2421 | Voice Ⅱ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 82147 | MVV3431 | Voice Ⅲ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 82306 | MVV3431 | Voice Ⅲ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 82150 | MVV4441 | Voice Ⅳ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 82489 | MVV5451 | Voice Ⅴ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 82342 | MVV6452 | Voice Ⅵ | In Person (P) | W 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Unavailable |
| 83052 | PEM2122 | Yoga for Performers | Web-Based (W) | 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Unavailable |
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