The American Caroling Company
Making Christmas Music Magic since 2008The ACC began in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Jaclyn Brown, the company’s Executive Director, was approached for a corporate holiday event featuring professional Christmas caroling. When two more clients requested similar events shortly thereafter, she realized there was a vacant niche in Nashville’s rich music scene, one she filled with Christmas magic and the incredible talents of Nashville’s finest vocalists.
The American Caroling Company quickly became known for its gorgeous blend of a cappella voices, theatrical presentations, and original arrangements built to suit individual skills of its professional performers. Their high talent level, passion, and dedication to professionalism allowed the carolers to perform at venues from hotel ballrooms, corporate parties, private homes, city events, and even stadiums. It wasn’t long before they were performing Christmas parties for A-list celebrities, Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams.
They soon began performing in other major cities like San Antonio, Chicago, and New York City. They turned heads with their harmonies and authentic Victorian-era costumes. Designed by Pam Lisenby, the Nashville Opera costume designer whose work has been worn by Nicole Kidman and Dolly Parton among others, the costumes transformed concerts into magical Christmas experiences. They soon added other fun, modern apparel options, and before long the carolers were including Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Santa’s elves, the Grinch, and more to their performances in order to create unique and memorable events for their audiences. Today The American Caroling Company spreads musical joy across the country, any time of the year, including Spring Carols, Patriotic Performances, and Halloween Tunes. Whether performing for private parties or corporate holiday events, The American Caroling Company maintains its dedication to high-quality, gorgeous a cappella entertainment experiences.
Delivering Holiday Cheer to …
Our Merry Troupe
Jaclyn Brown – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Our Founder, Executive Director, and the workshop’s head elf, Jaclyn is a singer and songwriter with a deep commitment to enriching the music industry. In addition to The American Caroling Company, she also directs Chick Singer Night Nashville, the nation’s longest running songfest for female artists. Jaclyn has a degree in Studio Vocal Performance from the University of Miami. When she isn’t directing music organizations, she can be found singing live performances, recording backing vocals for major recording artists, and working on original music of her own.
Scott Willis – CHATTANOOGA
Scott is a frequent performer with several premier ensembles, including the Nashville Opera, the Tennessee Chamber Chorus, the Atlanta-based Choral Pickup, and the Seattle-based Queen City Musicians. Scott currently serves on the voice faculty at Berry College. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Alabama, a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Middle Tennessee State University.
Laura Davidson – Conneticut
After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, countless recording sessions, an incredible journey as backing vocalist for 80’s icon Howard Jones and years of demonstrating and marketing for TC Electronic, TC-Helicon and BOSS, she is thrilled to be working for the legendary Shure Incorporated as their Retail Market Development Specialist. She lives in her hometown in Connecticut with her family.
Kelly Copps – Buffalo/WNY
Born and raised in Buffalo, Kelly is a BFA graduate of SUNY Buffalo’s Music Theatre program. She spent several years living in NYC, performing with a touring company, and singing on board Oceania’s Regatta with her husband. A performer, costume designer, and choreographer, Kelly has worked with many theatre companies including her own Second Generation Theatre.
Alexa Teebo – NYC & NJ
Alexa Teebo has been a theatre professional for nearly twenty years. Her professional music lesson studio boasts over 50 students. She comes from a big, Christmas-loving family, and holds caroling very close to her heart. She looks forward to singing with the ACC each year, and proudly serves as the NYC Director.
Amy Yassinger – CHICAGO
Amy Yassinger is a Jazz sensation in the Chicago area. She and the Chicago team of carolers have been singing together since 2014. When she isn’t caroling and recording, Amy teaches voice lessons and runs Yazz Jazz Entertainment, specializing in weddings and corporate functions. She and the singers have appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “American Idol,” “Empire” and more. They love spreading cheer for all to enjoy! Learn more about “Yazz Jazz,” view her videos and listen to Amy at AmyYassinger.com
Shawn Kjos – Texas
Shawn managed The Harlequin Theatre in San Antonio for over 5 years before starting his own company, Alamo City Arts. He sang with The American Caroling Co for 6 years before taking over as the team’s City Director.
Marvin Byas IV – Kansas City
Byas, known for his musical treatment of Negro Spirituals and baroque music, currently serves as music director at Christ Church, Kansas City. Marvin also served as choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Maryville, and Calvary Episcopal, Columbia. He is excited to use his many connections and long history in the Kansas City musical community to spread Christmas cheer with the ACC!
Carlos Enrique Santelli – Memphis
Santelli has performed with Minnesota Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Diego Opera, Dayton Opera, LA Opera, and more. Santelli’s concert engagements have included appearances as the tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Coronation Mass, and Mozart’s Requiem. Mr. Santelli received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and his Master of Music from the University of Michigan. We’re thrilled to have him join the ACC as our Memphis City Director!
Amanda Leigh Kraft – Atlanta
Kraft is a professional singer and director. She has been a professional caroler for 15 years all over the country. She loves the beauty and intricacy of acapella Christmas Carols. She is the Director of Fine Arts at Peachtree Academy and the Artistic Director of K&A Theatricals with her husband, Keith. She is a proud mama to her 9 year old daughter Harmony.
Some of Our Clients
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman
HCA Healthcare
F&M Bank
Vanderbilt University
Macy’s Department Stores
Chicago Bears
Jim Kelley & The Buffalo Bills
Long Island Railroad
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Tennessee Titans (NFL)
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Lipscomb University
Belle Meade Country Club
CMT’s Pickler & Ben TV Show
NBC’s Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
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