Director, Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner is a passionate champion of the choral arts, known for building vibrant musical communities and creating performances that connect singers and audiences through shared purpose, craft and joy. Since 1998, he has held a wide range of conducting and artistic leadership posts across academic, community and church choral settings. Now proudly based in Naples, Florida, Jeremy is in his fourth year as director of the Naples Philharmonic Chorus, where he continues to shape an ambitious choral program and foster a culture of musical excellence and belonging. He most recently served as chorus director for Opera Naples’ Festival Under the Stars production of Puccini’s Turandot under the leadership of Ramón Tebar. Former appointments include the Memphis Symphony Chorus, Memphis Men’s Chorale, Memphis Women’s Chorale, Memphis ChoralArts and the Salzburg College Chorale.
A respected clinician and collaborator, Jeremy has prepared professional and community choirs for a wide range of choral-orchestral performances, including touring productions such as The Legend of Zelda concert experience. His international experience includes extensive performance tours in Germany and Austria, with appearances at the World Choir Games in Graz and the International Choral Competition in Spittal an der Drau. Having lived abroad and spent significant time in German-speaking Europe, Jeremy brings a global perspective to his work and a deep appreciation for the way choral singing builds connection across cultures and communities.
Jeremy is also known for imaginative, audience-centered programming that highlights the expressive range of the choral art form, with a particular passion for living composers and contemporary repertoire. He enjoys pairing modern works with cornerstone masterworks in ways that invite new listeners in, challenge ensembles with purpose and create concerts that feel both fresh and deeply human.
Jeremy earned a Master of Music in choral conducting from the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Music in theory and composition from Union University. He also completed three additional years of doctoral study in choral conducting and pursued further artistic development through conducting and voice coursework at the Mozarteum University Salzburg during his residency in Salzburg, Austria, as well as summer studies at the Eastman School of Music. His mentorship and score study experience includes work in New York City with American conductor and composer Alice Parker, and he was selected to conduct in the National Conductor’s Symposium with the Vancouver Chamber Choir.