Jake Troy is an esteemed pianist, organist, and choral conductor deeply rooted in the musical tapestry of Connecticut. Renowned for his collaborative artistry, he has graced numerous choral and instrumental ensembles, solo performances, festivals, workshops, and chamber music settings, earning recognition as one of New England’s foremost collaborative artists.

Jake began accompanying choirs at an early age while studying piano under Royden Wilkinson, and has played countless weddings, funerals and religious ceremonies across the region. In addition to his piano and organ work, Jake has taught music, coached piano and voice, and directed numerous choirs at various levels. He served as Director of Choral Activities at Westbrook High School from 2019 - 2022 where he directed multiple choirs and taught courses in piano, voice, history of jazz and rock’n’roll, and guitar, and provided musical direction for the theater program. Jake currently serves as Organist and Choral Accompanist for The United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry, playing for services and accompanying multiple choirs and ensembles.

Previously, Jake served on staff as Choral Accompanist for Connecticut College, and Director of Music at The First Congregational "Road" Church in Stonington, Connecticut where he directed the choral ensemble and played services for over six years. He holds membership with the American Choral Directors Association and the American Guild of Organists where he has served as Sub-Dean of the New London County Chapter. He was invited to participate with CONCORA during their 2014 Summer Festival as both a baritone and pianist and more recently, Jake was invited to conduct the 2017, 2019, and 2020 New London County AGO Children’s Choir Festivals. He has graced the stages at many regional festivals and has played numerous All-State festivals as a collaborative pianist in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Jake holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Central Connecticut State University where he studied piano under Dr. Linda Laurent, choral music and conducting under Dr. Pamela Perry, and music education under Dr. N. Carlotta Parr. During his tenure at CCSU, Jake was a member of the highly acclaimed CCSU University Singers, performing with the group as a baritone during a concert tour of Spain in 2011, giving performances through professional choir partnerships, and recording albums.