Alexandra ConunovaViolin First Prize at the Joseph Joachim Violin Competition in Hannover in 2012, and prizewinner at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and at the Singapore International Violin…

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Lillias WhiteSoloist Described by The New York Times as a “one-of-a-kind performer who combines the sass of a classic blues mama with the skill of a Broadway star,” Lillias White…

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Matthew JohnsonSoloist The multi-talented Matthew Johnson is an actor, singer, dancer, and musician who has performed with the likes of Pharrell, John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, Childish Gambino, and Stevie Wonder. His musical…

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Maddie BaillioSoloist Madelyn Baillio, from League City, Texas, served as the 2014 Songbook Youth Ambassador. A sophomore at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, she recently starred as Dracula…

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Nicole HenrySoloist Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional…

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Capathia JenkinsSoloist Capathia Jenkins can definitely act but all those who know her also know that this diva can blow and blow and blow you right off this planet. This…

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Melissa Manchester Soloist In 1980, Melissa Manchesterbecame the first recording artist in the history of the Academy Awards to have two nominated movie themes in a single year, “Through The…

Dallas Raines is the chief meteorologist for ABC7 Eyewitness News, providing weekday evening weather reports. Dallas joined ABC7 in 1984 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State…

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Polly Sweeney was born in Rochester, New York. Early on, she exhibited perfect pitch and an extraordinary talent for music. In addition to her love for music, Polly is an…

Allie Feder Soloist Allie Feder is a seasoned performer and studio singer based in Los Angeles. Her versatile skills in pop, rock, jazz, classical, and character voiceover have given her…