Kevin Robison - Artistic Director

Kevin Robison joined the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus for its 2007-08 season as its first full-time artistic director. After receiving a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of North Alabama and a Master of Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Nevada, Kevin moved to Southern California where he served as Resident Director of Music for the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and on the faculties of Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal-Poly Pomona, and Cal-State Fullerton. For three years he served as Assistant Conductor of Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles and Artistic Director of the South Coast Chorale in Long Beach.

Kevin has been actively involved with GALA Choruses (the international association of gay and lesbian choruses) for nearly a decade and has become one of its most sought-after composers and arrangers. He has received commissions from some of the leading choruses in the nation, including the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, Seattle Men’s Chorus, Turtle Creek Chorale, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus. Kevin’s arrangements have been sung on stage by Malcolm Gets, Jenifer Lewis, Lily Tomlin, Joanna Gleason, Susan Egan and many others. He has also collaborated on productions with Del Shores (of Sordid Lives fame), Kate Clinton, and Miss Coco Peru. Much of his music for male voices has been performed and/or recorded by Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, including his tribute to Kander and Ebb, which received an OutMusic Award nomination for best new CD in 2005.

Kevin is an accomplished pianist, published author, composer, arranger and a specialist in singing for actors. With roots in Alabama and Virginia, Kevin is thrilled to be back in the South and committing his full-time energy to the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus.

Jeff Herndon - Principal Accompanist

Jeff Herndon brings to the AGMC unmatched passion and enthusiasm for music, born from his many years as a professional performance artist.  Arriving in Atlanta in 1983, Jeff appeared as pianist at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Buckhead before launching a lengthy career in Bermuda.  He returned to Atlanta in 2001 to perform in theatrical, classical, sacred, and secular venues.  In addition to his appearances with the AGMC, he has performed as principal accompanist for the Season of Love benefit. Jeff holds a B.S. degree from Trevecca University, and has also studied at Scarrit College and Blair School of Music.