Catherine Briggs

Catherine Briggs possesses a profound passion for creating exceptional choral music and instilling a deep appreciation for it in her students. After earning her B.M.E at Illinois Wesleyan University, she pursued advanced studies in Choral Conducting, obtaining a master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and furthering her education at Silver Lake College, where she achieved her Kodaly Certification.

 

Currently, Ms. Briggs serves as the choral director at West Boca Raton Community High School, where she embraces both the rewards and   challenges of her calling. Under her guidance, her ensembles consistently earn top ratings at district and state festivals, gracing prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Recently, her choirs had the privilege of traveling to Europe to perform a mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Most notably, they were chosen as a featured performing ensemble for the 2023 Florida ACDA Convention. 

 

As the co-founder and president of the non-profit choral organization, Espressivo, Ms. Briggs is dedicated to expanding the reach of choral music across all age groups. Through Espressivo, she provides scholarships to students in Palm Beach County pursuing vocal arts studies at the university level. Additionally, Ms. Briggs actively participates as an adjudicator and conducts professional development workshops for educators in Palm Beach and Broward County. She was honored to lead her district’s Elementary Honor Choir in the annual Spotlight on Young Musicians event.

 

Ms. Briggs holds memberships in the National Association for Music Education, the American Choral Director’s Association, and the Florida Vocal Association.