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Symphony , and the Seattle Symphony among others .
As Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Symphonica Productions , LLC , Lopez- Yañez curates and leads programs designed to cultivate new audiences . Symphonica manages a wide breadth of Pops and Family / Education productions that “ breathe new , exuberant life into classical programming for kids and families ” ( Nashville Parent Magazine ).
Shalea Adkisson
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 , and Children of Eden .
She also performs locally and on tour with the all-female tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell , Carole King , and Laura Nyro .
When not on stage , Shaleah works as an Administrator and Teaching Artist with Bridge Arts Ensemble , non-profit TA organization catering to public schools in upstate New York .
Tamika Lawrence
Hailing from the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx , Tamika Lawrence began her musical career on Broadway almost ten years ago ( The Wiz Live ! On NBC , Book of Mormon , Come From Away , RENT ). She then began to lend her Alt-Rock vocals to movie soundtracks and sang backgrounds for artists including Hugh Jackman and Idina Menzel . A cross between Jack White and Betty Davis , Tamika began to write her own music and in 2014 released the Album “ Ugly ” with her the band Tamika & The Slay to critical acclaim . In 2018 , Tamika won a GRAMMY for her work on the Dear Evan Hansen album , and completed her debut solo EP “ Two Faced ” released in 2019 . Tamika is currently starring in Caroline or Change on Broadway !
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Scott Coulter
Scott Coulter is one of New York ’ s most honored vocalists having received five MAC Awards , five Bistro Awards and two Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Vocalist . His self-titled debut CD won the 2003 MAC Award for Outstanding Recording and was chosen as the best recording of the year by TheatreMania and Cabaret Scenes . Scott was director and star of “ A Christmas Carol : The Symphonic Concert ” in its world premiere with the Baltimore Symphony and reprised his performance in the Emmy-nominated PBS production . He is an Emmy nominee himself for his performance in American Song at NJPAC and a GRAMMY-nominee for his work on “ Sondheim Unplugged .” Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz Schwartz has said , “ One of the greatest things that can happen to a composer is to have his music interpreted by Scott Coulter .”
Scott is founder / owner of Spot- On Entertainment and the creator / arranger / director of several touring shows for symphonies and performing arts centers . He is a regular producer / director of Michael Feinstein ' s “ Standard Time ” at Carnegie Hall and a resident director of programming at 54 Below in NYC . He is a proud graduate of the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music which honored him with the CCM Young Alumni Award ( 2010 ) and CCM ' s Distinguished Service Award ( 2020 ).
John Boswell
John Boswell has served as musical director for Judy Collins , Andy Williams , and Bob Newhart , as well as the concert tours of “ Cinema Toast ,” “ That ’ s Life : A Toast to Sinatra ,” “ Blockbuster Today ,” “ Three Men and a Baby Grand ,” “ Blockbuster Broadway !” and “ The Spy Who Loved Me ” starring Sheena Easton . John played the role of “ Moose ” in the national tour of Crazy for You . Broadway / Off-Broadway credits include Crazy for You , The Secret Garden , Back to
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Bacharach and David , and The Kathy and Mo Show : Parallel Lives . Most recently John composed music for the HBO special Kathy and Mo : The Dark Side . John has six CDs of original music on Hearts of Space Records ; The Painter , Kindred Spirits , Count Me In , Festival Of The Heart , Trust And Love .
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