Jeff Horenstein believes in the power of music to foster empathy and bring people together. Jeff is the choir director at Meadowdale High School in Lynnwood, Washington where his choirs and vocal jazz ensembles have received invitations to perform at state and regional conferences, as well as recognition in Downbeat Magazine’s Student Music Awards. Jeff has been recognized as a Country Music Association Music Teacher of Excellence, he is a founding member of the award-winning contemporary vocal group Groove For Thought, and he hosts the annual Vocal Jazz Forum, an educational festival for high school ensembles.