OUR ACCOMPANISTS

We’ll be welcoming Sujie Zhao for our Fall, 2023 season, beginning Tuesday, August 15th.

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Hanna Gregg has performed as a soloist and as a collaborative pianist- working with soloists, small ensembles, and choirs. Her repertoire ranges from classical music to modern religious music performed in church services and weddings. In 2018, she was awarded the Alice Jones Berding Award for Excellence in Music. In December of 2022, Hanna graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelors of Arts in Music and a minor in Spanish. Inspired by her piano teachers, Hanna opened her own private piano studio. She enjoys working one-on-one with her students and sharing the joy of music.

Hannah will be leaving us after our April 23rd, 2023 concert. A Big Thanks for your time with us!

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Michael Melton has been active throughout his career as a conductor, singer, pianist, coach, and teacher. He is recently retired from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, where he served as Director of Choral Activities and Opera Conductor and taught voice, conducting, diction, and secondary methods. He continues his summer work in Chicago as Score Reader for video productions of Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts at the Ravinia Festival. His book, “Inspiring Harmony: A Memoir about Leading with Grace”, was published in 2019.

Mike will be leaving us after our January 7th, 2023 concert. A Big Thanks for your time with us!