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Aria (Soprano): Et misericordia 6a. Duetto Basso: Fecit potentiam 6b. Coro: Dispersit superbos 7a. Aria (Tenor): Esurientes implevit bonis 7b. Alto: Suscepit Israel
With a BA in Vocal Performance, Rontray Miller II’s musical experience began while singing in church choirs led by his parents in San Diego, California. Currently, his resume consists of performing in productions of Mozart’ s “Don Giovanni” as Masetto (2016), Bernstein’ s “Candide” as Maximilian (2018), Puccini’ s “Gianni Schicchi” as Marco (2019), and being a featured soloist on Georgia State University Singers’ Album “Heavenly Display” (2020). He was also a featured soloist in their participation in the Marktoberdorf Competition Choir (2017). Rontray is now pursuing his Master's degree in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University under the direction of Dr. Deanna Joseph.
Victoria Shorokhova graduated from the Saint Petersburg Conservatory (Russia) in piano in 2016 (Prof. Vladimir Shakin) and in organ in 2017 (Prof. Daniel Zaretsky). She earned a Master’ s degree at Saint Petersburg State University in 2019, majoring in “Historical Performance on Keyboard Instruments” (organ, harpsichord and carillon). Since January 2020, Victoria is pursuing a Master’s degree in Organ Performance at Georgia State University (Dr. Jens Korndo rfer), and serves as music intern at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Victoria is a laureate of numerous international organ competitions, including the XXVI International Competition of Sacred Music in Rumia, Poland, in 2014 (2nd prize), and the International Braudo Organ Competition in Saint-Petersburg, in 2019 (Diploma and special prize). Victoria participated in organ academies (Alkmaar, Netherlands, 2013, Graz, Austria, 2014, Kotka, Finland, 2015) and master-classes (L.Lohmann, A.Gast (Germany), G.Rost, J.Trummer (Austria), I.Quinn (USA), L.Ghielmi (Italy), H.Fagius (Sweeden).
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Madison Tiegreen is currently pursuing a degree in Choral Music Education at Georgia State University. She serves as a called staff singer at many churches around the Metro Atlanta area, including First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Her choral singing continues in school with the Georgia State University Singers under the direction of Dr. Deanna Joseph, as well as the Georgia State Women’s Choir, Master Singers, and Chamber Ensemble. In her job with the School of Music at GSU, she assists in administrative work and serves on the Audition Committee planning for prospective School of Music students. Madison also currently serves as President of GSU’s American Choral Director’s Association Student Chapter.
Wade Thomas, a native of Calhoun, GA, has performed with both regional and international opera companies throughout his career. Wade’s vibrant vocal quality and compelling stage presence have garnered acclaim in performances including Marcello in La boheme, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Count Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Germont in La Traviata. Wade has performed with Capitol City Opera, Atlanta Opera, St. Petersburg Opera, and Santa Fe Opera. Mr. Thomas’ concert and oratorio work include Carmina Burana, Mozart and Faure Requiem, and Five Mystical Songs by Vaughn-Williams. Wade is a graduate of Samford University and The Ohio State University.
Heather Witt is known for her portrayal of a wide array of opera’s most notable mezzosoprano characters. She most recently performed the title role in Bizet’ s Carmen and performed and recorded Flame Language by Laurence Sherr. In 2016 she performed in the debut of a fully staged production of Hans Eisler's Hollywood Songbook (Songfest). The L.A. Times called her performance “uniformly impressive." She is also an esteemed oratorio and concert soloist. Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance from Millikin University. Masters in Music in Vocal Performance from Georgia State University. She is currently an Artist in Residence at Kennesaw State University
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