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Jerico Hughes is an associate director of choirs at Ben Davis High School, on the westside of Indianapolis, IN. After graduating from Ben Davis High School, Jerico attended Ball State University where he obtained a B.S. in Vocal and Instrumental Music Education. At Ben Davis, Jerico is in charge of the competitive show and concert choirs, the annual musical production and AP Music Theory. Aside from his time at Ben Davis, Jerico also is a freelance choreographer for various show choirs and theatrical companies in the Midwest. Jerico spends his summers as a music director and choreographer for Summer Stock Stage and Wayne Township Community Theatre. Aside from choreography and musical theatre, Jerico also arranges for various show choirs across the nation. With his experience in both vocal and instrumental domains, he is a great resource for show choir arrangements and is always looking for new groups. Jerico has also adjudicated vocal, visual and instrumental competitions throughout the midwest and enjoys adding a fresh perspective to any judge panel. Residing in downtown Indianapolis, Jerico and husband, Johnnie Hughes enjoy performing with the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus and Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra; and are always looking for further professional performing opportunities. Jerico would like to say thank you to the parents and students who continue to advocate for music experiences in public schools and beyond. “Music is an outburst of the soul.”