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208 W Gray Street Elmira NY 14901

(352) 442-2235

www.vestny.org

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Ensembles launch January 14, 2026

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Rehearsals are held at:
The Park Church
208 W Gray St,
Elmira, NY 14901
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Vocal Essence of the Southern Tier (VEST) is a nonprofit choral organization serving the Corning–Elmira region, dedicated to creating joyful, inclusive, and high-quality singing opportunities for all ages. Founded in 2025 by Dr. Morgan Jolley, VEST offers children’s, youth, and young adult choirs, a singer-songwriter ensemble, and adult weekend intensives. With a mission to remove barriers and emphasize wellness, equity, and lifelong participation, VEST builds community through the power of song
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Morgan Jolley

Dr. Morgan Jolley is the Founder and Artistic & Executive Director of Vocal Essence of the Southern Tier (VEST), a nonprofit vocal arts organization in the Corning–Elmira region. A choral conductor, music educator, and scholar with nearly two decades of experience in K–12, higher education, and community ensembles, she moved from Florida to New York in 2020 to teach as Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education at Ithaca College and soon made the Southern Tier her home. While the region has a strong tradition of supporting the arts, she was struck by the limited opportunities for children and youth to participate in ensemble singing. In response, she launched VEST to remove barriers so every voice—children, youth, and adults—can experience the growth, connection, and wellness of ensemble singing. VEST blends artistic excellence with a vision of community transformation grounded in equity, wellness, and lifelong singing.

Morgan Jolley

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Phone: (352) 442-2235

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Morgan Jolley

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