Christopher Allen is rapidly gaining attention as a talented conductor on the operatic and symphonic stages. Placido Domingo and James Conlon brought him to Los Angeles Opera where he is currently Associate Conductor.

Distinguished symphony and opera conductor David Effron has, over a 40 year career, conducted major symphony and opera companies throughout the world. He is Professor of Conducting at the Indiana University School of Music.

Collaborative pianist Warren Jones performs with many of today's best-known artists and is Principal Pianist for the exciting California-based chamber music group Camerata Pacifica.

Gayletha Nichols is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She joined the artistic staff of the Metropolitan Opera in the fall of 2000 and has brought to the Met two decades of experience as a singer, teacher and career advisor.

Soprano Carol Vaness launched her professional singing career at the New York City Opera, where she appeared regularly from 1979 to 1983. Since then, she has sung in the world's greatest theaters and collaborated with today's foremost conductors.

American bass and breath specialist Bradley Williard is an emerging artist of exceptional vocal ability and promise. He is attracting attention for his musicianship, broad vocal range, dramatic presence, comic timing and rich, shimmering bass voice.