DANIEL VELASCO, FLUTE
Daniel Velasco is an award-winning flutist whose “standout” and “vibrant” performances (Miami Herald) have taken him around the world. He is the first-prize winner
JENNIFER ALLOR, OPERA COACH/ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
Jennifer Allor is a Chicago-based pianist from Chapel Hill, NC. This year, she joined the faculty of the Chicago College of the
AMY HUTCHISON, STAGE DIRECTOR (OPERA)
Director Amy Hutchison stages "wildly imaginative" opera and theater productions throughout the US and worldwide, including William Bolcom’s A VIEW FROM
ROBIN PETTERSON, CO-DIRECTOR & DANCE FACULTY
Robin Pettersen is a freelance choreographer who also offers workshops in dance composition. She was the Dance Program Coordinator at the Theatre/Dance
JILLIAN HOPPER, DANCE FACULTY
Jillian Hopper is assistant professor of dance at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance and is Artistic Director
KATE KLASSA, ADMINISTRATOR & CHAPERONE
Kate Klassa (she/her), from Dearborn Heights, MI, is a junior at the University of Michigan pursuing degrees in Organizational Studies and Theater
PETER SPARLING, DIRECTOR & DANCE FACULTY
Peter Sparling is the Rudolf Arnheim Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Dance and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Emeritus of Dance at University of
MELISA BONETTI LUNA, MEZZO SOPRANO
Dominican-American Mezzo-Soprano, Melisa Bonetti Luna's recent performances include soloist at Carnegie Hall for Bach’s Magnificat and Christmas Oratorio with Cecilia Chorus of
LEI CAI, GUEST PIANIST
Recently inducted into the “Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame” (2023), a designation recognizing America's most committed and passionate piano educators by Steinway,
BRUNO SANDES, BARITONE
An exciting and versatile singer, Brazilian-American baritone Bruno Sandes has captivated audiences in different continents, and has been hailed by critics for his “ability to