About

About Inspiro Choir

Inspiro is a professional choral ensemble devoted to celebrating the transformative power of choral music in all its forms. Guided by founder and conductor Jennifer Quiñones, a passionate musician and leader with over 25 years of experience, Inspiro brings together artists who sing not for personal acclaim, but for the shared joy of creating something greater than themselves. United by a deep respect for musical excellence, the ensemble explores a wide spectrum of repertoire with authenticity, precision, and heart.

Membership in Inspiro is "audition only" and open to accomplished vocalists who possess strong musicianship—those who can read skillfully, refine intonation and vowels with care, and understand the nuance of true choral balance. Above all, members commit to a spirit of collaboration and artistry, dedicating themselves to at least two years of preparation through weekly rehearsals and shared musical growth.

If you are interested in auditioning for Inspiro Choir, please reach out to us via our "Contact" page. We also post auditions on this site and on community musician forums when open.

Jennifer Quiñones, Director

Jennifer Quiñones is the Founder and Conductor of Inspiro and has served as Director of Music at Community Lutheran Church in Sterling, Virginia, since 2016. At Community, she has conducted numerous major choral works, including Rachmaninoff’s Vespers, Fauré’s Requiem, and other significant sacred and concert pieces. A seasoned church musician and organist since 1998, Mrs. Quiñones has led music ministries in congregations across the United States. She is also the Creative Director of Gabelli Lullabies, a lullaby and creative arts company she founded in 2019.

Before moving to Virginia, Jennifer enjoyed a vibrant career as a working musician in New York City, accompanying and conducting for a wide range of operas, vocal recitals, ensembles, and educational institutions. She served as an accompanist for vocal classes at The Juilliard School and was the Youth Music Director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, New York, where she conducted Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. During her time in Rochester, she also served as Assistant Conductor for both the Eastman Bach Children’s Chorus and the Mozart Children’s Chorus at the Eastman School of Music. In those roles, she regularly prepared and conducted performances in collaboration with the Rochester Chamber Orchestra (Messiah) and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (The Nutcracker).

An accomplished pianist as well as conductor, Mrs. Quiñones has premiered numerous contemporary works for solo piano and chamber ensembles in the United States, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Renowned for her interpretations of new music, she has performed with distinguished artists such as David Craighead, Hugh Smith, Stephen Kennedy, and the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Washington, D.C. She also appeared as “The Maestro” in Lincoln Center’s Reel to Reel series production What’s Opera, Doc?, produced by Alina Bloomgarden, during the 2003–2005 seasons.