25 Seasons 25 Lives: Meet the alumni of The Choir School

25 Seasons 25 Lives: Courtney Love

Courtney Love began his studies as a boy chorister when he was eight years old - just as The Choir School was beginning to build its own legacy. When his voice began to change, and in the years before the MasterSingers ensemble was formed, he moved on to private study, and began to compete in vocal performance competitions.

" Those early experiences - studying with the boys choir, going on to private lessons and competitions - those experiences got me into Shenandoah University and brought me the awards and scholarships that made my education possible."

"If it wasn't for The Choir School

I really wouldn't be where I am."

Courtney has gone on to perform professionally all over the world. His most recent role was in Tokyo, Japan where he was the featured vocalist in the hit Disney jazz show Big Band Beat. He played the role of "Simba" in the Hong Kong production of Disney's The Lion King, and has also appeared in Smokey Joe's Cafe, Rent, Hairspray, Chicago, and All Shook Up. He performed on national tour with The Wedding Singer, and can be heard singing the role of "Sebastian" on the Stage Star Records release of Broadway's The Little Mermaid.

On tour with the Boys Choir in 1994.

"I loved all we learned about music and how to apply it to daily life. That training taught me how to present myself, how to talk to adults, how to handle auditions. As a boy chorister, I learned that I should never limit myself. I learned that nothing is impossible."

Courtney Love remains an active friend of The Choir School, donating performances for fundraising events and concerts. He lives in New York City.

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