Jacksonville State University – B.A.
North Carolina Central University – M.M.

ccockrell@yorkprep.org

 

Coty Cockrell earned his undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University in piano performance with a minor in visual art, and completed a graduate degree in jazz composition and vocal jazz from NCCU, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He performed in the 2012 Fiji International Jazz and Blues Festival, as well as international jazz festivals in Canada and South Africa. In 2015, he crafted a nation-wide concert/workshop series in conjunction with the US Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
In addition to his vocal jazz experience, Coty is also heavily involved in musical theater. He worked on several regional and off-Broadway productions. Some professional credits include Allegro, Ragtime, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Songs for a New World, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
His passion for creative collaboration led him to the dance world, where he accompanied ballet classes at Steps on Broadway, Ballet Academy East, Alvin Ailey, Marymount Manhattan College, Dance Theater of Harlem, and New York City Ballet.
For more information go to www.cotycockrell.com