MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Erik Jacobs
Co-Founder & Associate Artistic Director
Mr. Erik Jacobs is Co-Director of the Willard Chorus program, serving more than 500 singers across five different choirs. Under his leadership, the program has earned consistent Superior ratings at District Assessments and festivals, multiple Blue Ribbon School of Musical Excellence distinctions, and selection to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Annual Professional Development Conference. Prior to his current role, Mr. Jacobs directed choirs at J. Michael Lunsford Middle School in South Riding, VA, where his ensembles also earned top honors and repeated Blue Ribbon recognition. He began his choral teaching career in Prince William County and has dedicated his career to building vibrant, inclusive programs rooted in musical excellence and meaningful student experiences.
Mr. Jacobs is a frequent guest conductor, clinician, and presenter, and has been a featured speaker for universities as well as district- and state-level professional development. He is an active member of both the Virginia Choral Directors Association (VCDA) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and has served as a Repertoire & Resources Chair and member of the VA-ACDA leadership council.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Jacobs is Co-Founder and Associate Artistic Director of the South Loudoun Youth Chorale, a community-based organization committed to elevating choral artistry and expanding opportunities for young singers throughout Loudoun County.
Prior to entering the field of music education, Mr. Jacobs served in the United States Marine Corps as a musician with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans. Following his military service, he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. In addition to his work as a choral director and educator, he remains active as an instrumentalist, performing throughout the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas.
Co-Founder & Associate Artistic Director
Erik Jacobs
Mr. Erik Jacobs is Co-Director of the Willard Chorus program, serving more than 500 singers across five different choirs. Under his leadership, the program has earned consistent Superior ratings at District Assessments and festivals, multiple Blue Ribbon School of Musical Excellence distinctions, and selection to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Annual Professional Development Conference. Prior to his current role, Mr. Jacobs directed choirs at J. Michael Lunsford Middle School in South Riding, VA, where his ensembles also earned top honors and repeated Blue Ribbon recognition. He began his choral teaching career in Prince William County and has dedicated his career to building vibrant, inclusive programs rooted in musical excellence and meaningful student experiences.
Mr. Jacobs is a frequent guest conductor, clinician, and presenter, and has been a featured speaker for universities as well as district- and state-level professional development. He is an active member of both the Virginia Choral Directors Association (VCDA) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and has served as a Repertoire & Resources Chair and member of the VA-ACDA leadership council.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Jacobs is Co-Founder and Associate Artistic Director of the South Loudoun Youth Chorale, a community-based organization committed to elevating choral artistry and expanding opportunities for young singers throughout Loudoun County.
Prior to entering the field of music education, Mr. Jacobs served in the United States Marine Corps as a musician with the Marine Corps Band New Orleans. Following his military service, he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. In addition to his work as a choral director and educator, he remains active as an instrumentalist, performing throughout the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas.