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Jonathan Minkoff and the Founder and Executive Producer for the Public Charity, SingStrong (SingStrong.org) and its International A cappella Festivals. The 21st SingStrong Festival is Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026 at Adelphi U. Come sing with the open group “Single Singers", watch 9 PRO headliners, or compete for awards and $1,000 (HS, College+ Semi-Pro)! Proceeds support music programs and the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. Minkoff performs world-wide with the award-winning a cappella quartet, Blue Jupiter. He holds a Bachelors in Music Ed. from Northwestern U., a certificate in voice study from the Boston U. Tanglewood Institute, and a JD from Boston U. School of Law. Minkoff won the Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes 1st place and audience favorite and the Chicago & National Sweeps' "Best Original Composition" and "Best Arrangement Awards", shared a "WAMMY" nomination for "Best Album", a CARA nomination for "Best Jazz Album" and a WAMMY win for "Best A cappella Album". Minkoff coached Stiletta, the only group to ever win every possible award at nationals. He has over 350 published a cappella reviews at RARB.org and his articles at ACAPPELLA101.com have thousands of views. Minkoff continues to teach, perform, emcee and judge at a cappella events worldwide. Minkoff now calls Orlando, Florida home. Jonathan@SingStrong.org