Location of Birth: Haiti

Jean Luc (countertenor) began singing in the boychoir (Les Petits Chanteurs) of the Holy Trinity School at age seven. He also began playing violin, viola and piano at age of eight at the same school. He played violin in the Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra and appeared with the orchestra as a vocal and violin soloist. He later became director of the Petits Chanteurs, assistant director of the youth orchestra and taught violin and voice at the school as well. He graduated from Howard University with the bachelor and masters of music degree in vocal performance.

He is a professional musician, violin and voice teacher with over 20 years experience. He also taught violin and voice at Otttley music school, coached the DC boys Choir. Mr. Princivil is teaching voice at Howard University. Mr. Princivil has appeared with the Woodley Ensemble and the Washington Bach Consort. He also appeared as soloist in the Washington-area churches, such as All Souls Unitarian, the Washington National Cathedral, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and the St. Patrick’s Episcopal. He has presented recitals promoting Haitian art songs, and after a season in the chorus of Washington D.C.’s Opera Bel Canto, he has made his solo debut in Verdi’s Rigoletto.

Most Influential Musicians/Bands: Bach, Drorak, Tchaikovsky, Satie, Debussy, Jaegerhuber, Racine, Vangelis, Enya, etc…

Favorite Movie(s): Facing the giant, Driving Ms. Daisy, Matrix, Avatar

Places Traveled: Touring United states, Haiti, Dominican Republic etc…

How would your friends describe you? Patient, family oriented, philosopher, motivator, musician, etc…

Hobbies: Cooking, camping, swimming, concerts etc…