Julie Jordan, Special Guest, Piano
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jordan studied piano with Adolph Baller, Aube Tzerko and Abbey Simon. She has performed extensively as a recitalist and guest soloist in the United States and Europe, and is author and teacher at the Juilliard School. Her first prize awards include: Marin Symphony, Music Academy of the West and Pacific Music Society.

Edward Bee, Alumni Soloist (Class of 1973), Tenor
Now residing in Chicago, Mr. Bee is the Director of Planning and Information Management at the American Red Cross. He performs professionally with Bella Voce and has appeared with several vocal ensembles in the Chicago area.

Jason Dashew, Alumni Soloist (Class of 1997), Bass
Mr. Dashew currently serves as Director of Choral Activities at Bethlehem Central High School. He directs community choirs and is a Choir Director with American Music Abroad. He also performs with the Albany Pro Musica choir in upstate New York.

Alison Duncan, Alumni Soloist (Class of 1993), Alto
A resident of New York City since graduating from the Hartt School of Music, Ms. Duncan has been a member of the WOW Cafe Theater, a women's collective in the East Village since 1998, where she has been active both on and off stage.

Sherri Strichman, Alumni Soloist (Class of 1971), Soprano
A former member of the New York City Opera, Ms. Strichman has performed with Lake George Opera, Opera Excelsior and several regional opera companies. She teaches voice at Schenectady County Community College and at the Carondelet Music School.

Paula Brinkman, Director, Concert Chorale
Paula Brinkman has been a music educator with the Niskayuna Central School District for 30 years. Mrs. Brinkman is a popular guest conductor and her choirs consistently earn superior ratings at state and national music festivals.

Christopher David Neubert, Music Director and Conductor, Symphony Orchestra
Mr. Neubert brings a wide variety of experience in both educational and professional music and has been guest conductor for music festivals around the Northeast. Presently, he directs orchestral studies and music theory at Niskayuna High School and is an Adjunct Instructor at the College of St. Rose.

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