PLANT CITY COMMUNITY CHORALE’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR –

Coleman Flentge, a Kentucky native, earned his B.M.E. from the University of Tampa, where he studied conducting with Dr. Ryan Herbert and received academic recognition throughout his studies. 

After graduating in 2017, he taught music at Walden Lake Elementary (2017-2021), building inclusive programs, earning the 2020 Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year award, and conducting the 2019 Hillsborough County Fine Arts Festival (150 voices). 

From 2018-2025, he served as Associate Director of Music at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Tampa with Dr. Ryan Herbert, collaborating on performances and directing the adult choir. 

In 2021, he completed Florida State University’s Summer Master of Music Education program, specializing in choral conducting with Dr. Michael Hanawait and Dr. Kevin Fenton. 

He was Music Facilitator at Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (Aug. 2021-May 2025), leading choral and orchestral ensembles and growing the program into a valued part of the school community.  He was named Teacher of the Year in 2022. 

A creative communicator, author, and public speaker, he recently transitioned from fulltime teaching to found The Uninterrupted Life, LLC, a coaching and wellness practice integrating mindfulness, music and technology awareness. 

He became the beloved Artistic Director of the Plant City Community Chorale in January 2022, shaping its artistic vision while fostering musical growth, creative confidence, and strong community connection.  Under his direction, the Chorale has broadened its repertoire and presented major works including Vivaldi’s Gloria (2023) and Durante’s Magnificat in B-Flat Major (2024) with chamber orchestra. 

Coleman looks forward to continuing to take the Plant City Community Chorale to new musical heights and engaging musically and meaningfully with Plant City and Brandon communities.