Ernest Paul Jones is a respected Baritone. His vocal range starts B-flat 2 octaves below Middle C and extends to A-natural above Middle C.
He is trained by Gerald Smith of Northwestern University's Musical Department. First solo under the instruction of Andrea F. Jones-King, he performed at age 8 years at the St. Matthews United Methodist Church for his father. He sings with the most prestigious choruses that are not limited to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ensemble under Sir Ricardo (Ricky) Multi.
Repertoire includes to the following:
Let Them Hear You (show tune) His Eyes Are On the Sparrow (spiritual)
Falling in Love with Jesus Jesus is the Center (gospel)
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (inspirational) Verdi Patri (lite Classical)
There's A Train (R&B) You'll Never Find (R&B/Popular)
Exodus (inspirational) I See Him in a Baby's Smile (inspirational)
Sweet Little Jesus Boy (inspirational) The Star Spangled Banner (traditional)
Hour of Prayer (inspirational) Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies (traditional)
But In My House (inspirational) Thus Say, the Lord (classical)
You'll Never Find (R&B) The People That Walk (classical)
Oh Shenandoah (folk)
and many more Lite Classical, R&B, Folk, Gospel and Jazz selections.
Trained in piano for sight reading and music learning purposes by Dr. Mark Sudeith.