Ingrid Forss, piano
http://www.IngridsPianoStudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/familyaidconcert
Ingrid Forss began taking piano lessons at the age of 6. Encouraged by her parents, she also played the violin, viola, flute and organ. She studied with teachers such as Robin Freund-Epstein of Manhattan School of Music and Dr. Daniel J. Lau of Peabody Conservatory. She won a four year scholarship from the Reading Music Foundation and was also awarded a four year music scholarship from Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, MD where she began her studies as a Piano Performance major.
While attending Columbia Union College, she toured California with the New England Symphonic Ensemble as a piano soloist. Ingrid transferred to Walla Walla College in 1999 to pursue her music degree however, her interests expanded and she continued to pursue a social work major in hopes to combine the two fields and practice Music Therapy.
Currently employed by Forss Painting, Inc. full time in addition to being self-employed as a pianist, Ingrid has performed at the Stone Harbor Golf Club, Stone Harbor, NJ, the Golden Inn, Avalon, NJ, the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, Stone Harbor, NJ, and Flanders Hotel, Ocean City, NJ. She also accompanies the Woodbury SDA Church Adult and Children's Choir in Woodbury, NJ. In 2006, Ingrid was instrumental in creating the charitable annual Family Aid Fund Benefit Concert at the Parkway South SDA Church in Marmora, NJ, where she enjoys performing with her colleague and close friend, Karla Rivera. Ingrid also plays for special events such as weddings and private parties.
Currently pursuing Professional Certification in Piano Pedagogy from Westminster Conservatory of Music in Princeton, NJ, Ingrid has opened up a private studio for teaching piano lessons and looks forward to building up her student base.
http://www.IngridsPianoStudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/familyaidconcert
Ingrid Forss began taking piano lessons at the age of 6. Encouraged by her parents, she also played the violin, viola, flute and organ. She studied with teachers such as Robin Freund-Epstein of Manhattan School of Music and Dr. Daniel J. Lau of Peabody Conservatory. She won a four year scholarship from the Reading Music Foundation and was also awarded a four year music scholarship from Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, MD where she began her studies as a Piano Performance major.
While attending Columbia Union College, she toured California with the New England Symphonic Ensemble as a piano soloist. Ingrid transferred to Walla Walla College in 1999 to pursue her music degree however, her interests expanded and she continued to pursue a social work major in hopes to combine the two fields and practice Music Therapy.
Currently employed by Forss Painting, Inc. full time in addition to being self-employed as a pianist, Ingrid has performed at the Stone Harbor Golf Club, Stone Harbor, NJ, the Golden Inn, Avalon, NJ, the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, Stone Harbor, NJ, and Flanders Hotel, Ocean City, NJ. She also accompanies the Woodbury SDA Church Adult and Children's Choir in Woodbury, NJ. In 2006, Ingrid was instrumental in creating the charitable annual Family Aid Fund Benefit Concert at the Parkway South SDA Church in Marmora, NJ, where she enjoys performing with her colleague and close friend, Karla Rivera. Ingrid also plays for special events such as weddings and private parties.
Currently pursuing Professional Certification in Piano Pedagogy from Westminster Conservatory of Music in Princeton, NJ, Ingrid has opened up a private studio for teaching piano lessons and looks forward to building up her student base.
Marcos Galvany, composer
http://www.seeohmyson.com
Composer and conductor, Marcos Galvany has been called a "melody gifted composer" by John Rutter, and "one of the most talented and passionate composers of our time." His music has been heard throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Jamaica, where he conducted his own compositions with the New England Symphonic Ensemble.
Galvany studied in Spain at the Oscar Espla Conservatory where he graduated with a B.A. Degree in Piano Performance. He then studied composition in the United States at Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University), becoming the "Composer in Residence" and served as the assistant conductor of the New England Symphonic Ensemble which frequently performs at Carnegie Hall.
Galvany has received commissions by the New England Symphonic Ensemble, the State of the Arts Cultural Series of the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., the Saint Albans and Washington National Cathedral Schools and by the Jose Limon Dance Company in New York. His first opera, Oh My Son, was premiered at Carnegie Hall in April of 2010 and it will be performed again at the Vatican in Rome on April 13, 2013.
http://www.seeohmyson.com
Composer and conductor, Marcos Galvany has been called a "melody gifted composer" by John Rutter, and "one of the most talented and passionate composers of our time." His music has been heard throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Jamaica, where he conducted his own compositions with the New England Symphonic Ensemble.
Galvany studied in Spain at the Oscar Espla Conservatory where he graduated with a B.A. Degree in Piano Performance. He then studied composition in the United States at Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University), becoming the "Composer in Residence" and served as the assistant conductor of the New England Symphonic Ensemble which frequently performs at Carnegie Hall.
Galvany has received commissions by the New England Symphonic Ensemble, the State of the Arts Cultural Series of the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., the Saint Albans and Washington National Cathedral Schools and by the Jose Limon Dance Company in New York. His first opera, Oh My Son, was premiered at Carnegie Hall in April of 2010 and it will be performed again at the Vatican in Rome on April 13, 2013.
Devon Howard, organ
http://web.mac.com/devonhoward
Devon Howard was born in Colorado in 1981. He began piano studies at the age of eight and organ at the age of thirteen. In 1999, Devon studied for one year with Donald Sutherland at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland, after which he transfered to Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. In 2003, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Organ Performance under the tutelage of Prof. Judy Glass. Devon spent the 2005-2006 academic year studying organ performance and technique with Prof. Aart Bergwerff at Codarts Conservatorium in Rotterdam, The Netherlands as a Fulbright Scholar. The following year, he stayed in The Netherlands to pursue independent study with Sietze de Vries in improvisation on the historic organs of the Groningen provence. Currently, Devon is a doctoral candidate under Dr. Kimberly Marshall at Arizona State University where he served as a Teaching Assistant for three years. Devon is also the Director of Worship and Music for Victory Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona.
In addition to the organ, Devon enjoys choral music. He has participated in several concert choirs including one year as a tenor in the Roder Jongenskoor (Roden Boys Choir), a semi-professional concert choir in the north of The Netherlands. In 2003 he founded Schola Cantorum, a university project choir devoted to Renaissance and Baroque choral music, which he trained and directed until leaving for The Netherlands. He also sang with ASU’s Early Music Chamber Choir and is currently the Vice-President of the Phoenix Early Music Society. Devon loves being outdoors, rock-climbing or long boarding, and has many adventures with his loyal dog Sydney.
http://web.mac.com/devonhoward
Devon Howard was born in Colorado in 1981. He began piano studies at the age of eight and organ at the age of thirteen. In 1999, Devon studied for one year with Donald Sutherland at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland, after which he transfered to Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. In 2003, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Organ Performance under the tutelage of Prof. Judy Glass. Devon spent the 2005-2006 academic year studying organ performance and technique with Prof. Aart Bergwerff at Codarts Conservatorium in Rotterdam, The Netherlands as a Fulbright Scholar. The following year, he stayed in The Netherlands to pursue independent study with Sietze de Vries in improvisation on the historic organs of the Groningen provence. Currently, Devon is a doctoral candidate under Dr. Kimberly Marshall at Arizona State University where he served as a Teaching Assistant for three years. Devon is also the Director of Worship and Music for Victory Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona.
In addition to the organ, Devon enjoys choral music. He has participated in several concert choirs including one year as a tenor in the Roder Jongenskoor (Roden Boys Choir), a semi-professional concert choir in the north of The Netherlands. In 2003 he founded Schola Cantorum, a university project choir devoted to Renaissance and Baroque choral music, which he trained and directed until leaving for The Netherlands. He also sang with ASU’s Early Music Chamber Choir and is currently the Vice-President of the Phoenix Early Music Society. Devon loves being outdoors, rock-climbing or long boarding, and has many adventures with his loyal dog Sydney.
Javier Gonzalez, tenor
http://www.javiergonzaleztenor.com
Javier Gonzalez, a native of Southern California, studied vocal performance at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD. Recognized for the precision and soaring beauty of his tone, Mr. Gonzalez has performed in concert and opera productions such as Luisa Fernanda, Magic Flute, L'elisir d'amor, Andrea Chenier and Edgar. He has performed with world-renowned tenor, Placido Domingo on the Kennedy Center opera stage and has also performed on the stage of Carnegie Hall under the baton of world-renowned composer, John Rutter. Mr. Gonzalez has also played the rold of Don Jose from Bizet's Carmen for the Alba music festival at the Teatro Politeama in Italy.
In April of 2010 he sang the role of John the beloved apostle on the stage of Carnegie Hall in the world premiere of Oh My Son. He is currently studying for his Masters Degree in vocal performance and choral conducting at the University of New Mexico and is also the recipient of the 2010-2012 voice teacher assistantship.
http://www.javiergonzaleztenor.com
Javier Gonzalez, a native of Southern California, studied vocal performance at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD. Recognized for the precision and soaring beauty of his tone, Mr. Gonzalez has performed in concert and opera productions such as Luisa Fernanda, Magic Flute, L'elisir d'amor, Andrea Chenier and Edgar. He has performed with world-renowned tenor, Placido Domingo on the Kennedy Center opera stage and has also performed on the stage of Carnegie Hall under the baton of world-renowned composer, John Rutter. Mr. Gonzalez has also played the rold of Don Jose from Bizet's Carmen for the Alba music festival at the Teatro Politeama in Italy.
In April of 2010 he sang the role of John the beloved apostle on the stage of Carnegie Hall in the world premiere of Oh My Son. He is currently studying for his Masters Degree in vocal performance and choral conducting at the University of New Mexico and is also the recipient of the 2010-2012 voice teacher assistantship.
LIVE FOR 1
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Out of all the recent stories of Middle Easterners seeking refuge in the West, the tragic stories of those persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ go largely untold. Hundreds of thousands of these people in the Middle East, our brothers and sisters, have already been killed because of their identity as Christians, or as they have become known, followers of the Nazarene. As we become aware of the situation of the persecuted, our faith in Jesus Christ prompts us to do more than just pray. We must take action. To live for nothing isn't an option. We must choose to live for something. We choose to live for the One; we choose to live for others. You can join us by helping save the lives of fathers, brothers, mothers, sisters, and children. The cost of saving a family of five is estimated at around $25,000. To learn more about how you can help, please go to the website above.