The St. Agnes Schola was founded in 2023 with the primary aim of creating beauty for the Catholic liturgy. Additionally, the group focuses on growing their musical comprehension and skill; broadening their horizons; and encouraging all to explore, enjoy, and use their talents. The St. Agnes Schola has sung at churches and events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and hopes to continue widening their musical and geographic scope in the coming years.

Zach co-founded and has been the director of the St. Agnes Schola since its inception in 2023. Musically, Zach is a trained instrumentalist (piano and violin), composer (piano and choral works), and singer, and personally is a writer, volunteer firefighter, and massive soccer aficionado.

Concert Choir is the choir at Wahoo High School in Wahoo, NE. It is made up of 40 singers ranging from 9th to 12th grade. Concert Choir has received a superior rating all three years under the direction of Ms. Ware at District Music Contest, with two perfect scores, alongside many superior and excellent ratings from solos and small groups within the ensemble. They have had many students represented in the NMEA All-State choir, and have performed in collaboration with collegiate level choirs, but most notably at Nebraska Wesleyan University in the Spring of 2024.

Leighton Ware is in her 3rd year of teaching at Wahoo High School in Wahoo, NE and 4th year teaching overall. She is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a graduate of Iowa State University with her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Music Education and is currently working on her Graduate Degree at the University of Nebraska - Kearney on her Master's of Vocal Music Education. She is the director of 6th-8th grade choirs, middle school show choir, high school choir, high school show choir, spring musical, and leads an after school acapella group at her school.

Nashville in Harmony (NiH) was founded in 2004 as Tennessee’s first musical arts organization specifically created for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and their allies. Since that time, we're proud that several other similar organizations have formed around the state, including our own Major Minors youth chorus and NIH Pride Band. With a mission of using music to build community and create social change, NiH brings people together within both the LGBTQIA+ community ​and the community at large.

Wesley Poole King serves as Artistic Director of Nashville in Harmony, Middle Tennessee's premiere LGBTQIA+ Musical Arts Organization. The organization boasts an adult choir of 120 singers, a youth ensemble of 30 members, and a marching band of 65 members. Wesley received his undergraduate degree in Music Education from The University of Alabama, where he was a Music Scholar, Alabama Power Scholar, and a 3-time AMEA Young Composer Award winner. Wesley also has a Master of Divinity degree from Lexington Theological Seminary and is pursuing a PhD in Public Policy and Administration.

The Clovis East Choir Program is under the direction of choir director Mrs. Allison Crose and accompanist Mr. Matthew Rye. The program serves the students at Clovis East High School to prepare them to perform at a high level of excellence. There are five performing ensembles at Clovis East, one of which is student directed. In addition to their formal concert and festival performances, the choirs participate in community outreach such as exchanges with other choirs in central California, collaboration with their feeder intermediate and elementary schools, and performing in the community at local restaurants, retirement centers, and vendor fairs.

Mrs. Allison Crose is the Choir Director at Clovis East High School in Clovis, California. She has been the Choir Director at Clovis East since 2023. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis. She studied voice under professors Helene Joseph Weil and Brigid de Jong and sang under the choral direction of Dr. Anna Hamre. She served as director of the Reyburn Intermediate Choir Program from 2012 to 2023. She has been a member of the Fresno Master Chorale and the Fresno State Masterworks Chorus.

The choirs at Eisenhower High School, under Julia Jenkins Holt's direction since 2003, consistently earn top ratings at Michigan School Vocal Music Association festivals. They have performed at prestigious venues such as the MSVMA All-State Festival, the Michigan Youth Arts Festival and Carnegie Hall. Many students have been selected for State and All-State Honors Choirs, as well as the Michigan All-State Jazz Honors Choir. The choir’s philosophy focuses on achieving technical excellence across genres while fostering deep emotional connections to music and fellow performers.

Julia Jenkins Holt is the Vocal Music Director at Eisenhower High School and Malow Junior High in Shelby Township, MI. She holds degrees from Michigan State University and Oakland University. Named Macomb County High School Teacher of the Year in 2014, Julia is active in MSVMA, currently serving as Treasurer and State Scheduling Coordinator. She conducts the Session 2 SSA Choir at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and led the 2016 MSVMA State Honors Choir. Her choirs consistently earn top ratings at MSVMA festivals and perform in prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. Julia lives in Troy, MI with her husband and two children.

Founded in 2011, Beyond Glee is an adult choir with the Wheaton Park District that embraces the joy of music through a dynamic and diverse repertoire. Under the enthusiastic direction of Paul Sirvatka, the choir performs contemporary hits, classic favorites, and seasonal selections, striving to appeal to audiences of all ages. With a commitment to exploring a variety of musical styles, Beyond Glee creates engaging performances that inspire and connect. The choir’s passion for music shines in every concert, leaving audiences uplifted and delighted.

Paul Sirvatka, a professor of meteorology, has also made significant contributions to the world of music, directing a wide array of ensembles—from a cappella octets and church choirs to community musicals and large choral groups. For 37 years, he has served at the College of DuPage in northeast Illinois, where he developed a nationally recognized professional website providing essential meteorological information. Despite his distinguished career in meteorology, Paul's true passion lies in music. With Beyond Glee, he is thrilled to be in New York City, joining his choir and the renowned Eric Whitacre for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The Mountain Lakes High School Choir program is comprised of students grades 9-12 residing in Mountain Lakes, and Boonton Township, New Jersey. The program includes the High School Choir, the Chamber Choir, and a Handbell Choir. Every other year, the High School Choir is selected to perform as part of Disney World's Imagination Campus, and in 2022 was selected to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC for a concert entitled "This is Me".

Austin Vallies is a graduate of Westminster Choir College. He has been an educator of music in New Jersey for the last 19 years. Mr. Vallies’ choirs have performed in Orlando, Montreal, Washington, D.C., and New York City on multiple occasions. Most recently he served on the North Jersey School Music Association as Chorus Division Chair for 11 years, and conducted the Morris Area Honor Choir in January of this year. He would like to thank his husband, Jeff, for all of his support.