Roxanne Jester 
MM, MT-BC
(Choir Director and Music Professor)

Ms. Jester is thrilled to be in her first year teaching at Ranger College. Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Ms. Jester received her Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Florida Southern College, Master’s in Music from Florida State University, and is a Board-Certified Music Therapist. Over the years, Ms. Jester has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), the Orpheum Theatre (New York), The Salzburg Cathedral (Austria), among many others. Ms. Jester is extremely passionate about helping young musicians find their voices, and she is honored to be at Ranger College helping to instill a love of music in her students

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1. You have the opportunity to earn scholarships which, combined with the low Ranger tuition, reduce post college debt.
2. You can continue to develop your love for singing while still pursuing one the many associate’s degree and career paths at Ranger.
3. Over the past few years the Ranger College Choir has dramaticly grown and expanded. You can be a part of this development and make your mark on the program.
4. Your academic advisor will be the music director. This will provide you with someone who will constantly monitor your academic success.
5. The Ranger choirs regularly organize and participate in choir and campus wide activities which allows the group to become a close friend group.

Audition Materials: Prospective students should prepare a solo to sing at their audition.  This solo can be any genre and should show the students range and vocal abilities.  At the audition, students may be asked to perform additional vocal exercises.

Audition Dates: In order to schedule an audition, please reach out to rjester@rangercollege.edu. Auditions can be either in-person or over Zoom, based on location and convenience.

Do I have to be a music major to receive a music scholarship?
No. You simply have to agree to the requirements of the scholarship which generally include but are not limited to the following: 1. Participate in the assigned ensemble(s); 2. Register as a full-time student (minimum load of 12 semester hours); 3. Maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in your music ensemble and an overall GPA of 2.0 in all classes.

May I receive a scholarship for more than one semester?
Yes. Generally, students will receive their scholarship for at least four semesters, providing they fulfill the scholarship requirements.

Can I participate in other Ranger activities while singing in the Ranger choir?
Yes.  Many of our choir students are vital members of several of our outstanding athletic teams.  In addition, several of our students are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society.

What other types of financial aid are available at Ranger College?
Students are encouraged to complete financial aid forms that are available from the Office of Financial Assistance. This office will assist you with other types of financial assistance, some which are based on merit, others which are based on need.