Grant O’Brien JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor, Winston Family Endowed Chair
Grant O’Brien is a conductor, composer, and producer of music and musical productions. During his studies at the Eastman School of Music, he worked extensively with conductors Dr. Oliver Hagen, Dr. Mark Scatterday, Professor Brad Lubman in addition to the Emmy Award winning Mark Watters...continue reading
Tamika Lawrence Vocalist
Spin-kicking onto the music scene with her 2019 debut solo single "Barabbas," Tamika Lawrence introduces her unique blend of theatrical storytelling with haunting elements of rock, hip-hop, and vibe. In 2017 as her former band Tamika & The Slay was falling apart, Tamika wrote "Barabbas," lamenting her frustrations and burning desire to be a world-class rock star. "Barabbas" spawned a conversation Tamika began...continue reading
Shaleah Adkisson Vocalist
"Shaleah Adkisson is marvelous... Her voice can drip honey and cut like a knife at the same time." Shaleah Adkisson is a singer and actress, having been seen on Broadway and on tour in Hair: The American Tribal Love- Rock Musical and Off-Broadway in Rent, as well as in regional productions including Clybourne Park, Avenue Q, Beehive: The 60's Musical, Ain't Misbehavin, & Children of Eden....continue reading
John Boswell Piano
John Boswell has served as musical director for Judy Collins, Andy Williams, Bob Newhart, Scott Coulter, Maude Maggart, Faith Prince, Carmen Cusack, Babbie Green, Jason Graae and a host of other fine talents. John played the role of “Moose” in the national tour of Crazy For You and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Today Show, CBS This Morning, Regis And Kathie Lee, General Hospital and was the piano playing hands of Nancy McKeon on the sit-com The FACTS OF LIFE....continue reading
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