Gita Ladd is noted by the Baltimore Sun as a “superb cellist”, and heralded by the Washington Post as one “whose cello sings as poignantly as any voice, a defining glory”, Gita Ladd has been one of the most sought after cellists of the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area for almost twenty years. For most of
KCatherine Needleman, Oboe is a multi-faceted musician and native of Baltimore. She performs as an oboe recitalist and in orchestras throughout the U.S. Since 2003, she has been the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s principal oboist. She won first prize in the International Double Reed Society’s Gillet-Fox Oboe Competition the in 2003, as well as their Inaugural
Timothy Mix has performed all across the United States, appearing regularly with such companies as the San Francisco Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. He has sung Ping in Turandot with the LA Philharmonic under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel and returned for Sibelius’ The Tempest, conducted by Susanna
Sonya Knussen's dedication to music education, her talents as a vocalist, and her passion for music, make her a vital force in the world of music. As a soloist and performer in small ensembles, she has a diverse repertoire that includes early music and contemporary compositions. She has had engagements in the US, UK,
British-American soprano Claire Galloway’s theatricality covers the gamut of “palpable pain” and “splendid, funny moments” (B.I.T.R.). She has performed such roles as Dinah in Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti, Contessa in Nozze di Figaro, and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. She has also premiered roles in Jonathan Dove’s Mansfield Park and Frances Pollock’s award-winning opera Stinney,
Known for his full and lyric baritone, William Marshall is passionate about the study and vocal performance of Renaissance and Baroque repertoires. In addition to acting as a specialist in the field of early music, he also performs traditional operatic and art song repertoire. His recent career highlights include the Bach Vocal Competition for
Carl DuPont is an artist, innovator, and educator dedicated to Transformational Inclusion and Care of the Professional Voice. His “rich, nuanced baritone” (Columbus Underground) has held center stage in performances at The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Carolina, Opera Columbus, First Coast Opera, Toledo Opera, Opera Saratoga, Sarasota Opera, Cedar Rapids Opera, El Palacio de Bellas
Gloria Park, mezzo-soprano, has become known not only for her versatility as a singer, but also for her strong stage presence and vivid portrayal of characters in opera, oratorio and on the concert stage. The New York Times quoted her as "a scene stealer" for her performance as Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro.
Composer Hollis Thoms has spent his professional career as a teacher of music and English, a school administrator, and an active composer. He has had over 40 articles published in educational journals and written about 170 compositions for a variety of ensembles: operas, oratorios, symphonies, chamber works, sacred and secular vocal and choral works. Mr. Thoms
Lisa Parente, hailing from California, is known for her effortless high notes and silvery tone. She is known to be a versatile performer, seasoned in opera, art song, oratorio, and musical theater. She has been seen as Belinda in Dido and Aeneas, The Dew Fairy in Hänsel und Gretel, Amore in L’incoronazione di Poppea,
