Mariane Frances Capio (she/her) is a soprano from Bayonne, New Jersey. She holds a B.M. in Classical Voice Performance from New Jersey City University. During her time at NJCU, she performed many operatic roles, including the title role in Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe, Dorabella in Mozart's Così Fan Tutte, and Angelina in Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial By Jury. She has also performed with NJCU's Concert Chorale, performing John Rutter's Requiem at Carnegie Hall and Faure's Requiem at the Lncoln Center. Mariane currently resides in New York City, and continues to share her love of music and her heritage by being a member of the National Asian Artist Project's Broadway Community Chorus.

Jae Garraway (They/Them) is currently at NJCU studying for a Music B.A with a minor in mathematics. They have been performing in choirs since the 5th grade and in operas for almost 4 years. Their goal is to continue performing and to become a music teacher to help out the young. They have sung at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center multiple times. As you can tell, they love to perform, but also like to watch performances and listen to different genres of music. If you have any suggestions, please let them know. Enjoy the show!

Isaiah James is a New Jersey based musician and music educator. After receiving his B.M. in Music Education from Kean University, he has taught his students music and just began his 3rd year at Michelle Obama Elementary School in Newark! When he's not teaching, Isaiah enjoys sharing his vocal and clarinet abilities with various groups and ensembles!

Emily Morales, Latina-American, is a proud graduate of New Jersey City University's Music, Dance, and Theatre Department. Hailing from New Jersey and New York City, she embraces her role within the rich tapestry of multicultural arts and music. Since 2020, she has been serving as the principal cantor at Leonia United Methodist Church. Her many accolades include receiving the Si-Yo's Foundation Winner Award in 2018, earning Honorable Mentions at the NJ NATS Festival of Singing in 2019, and being awarded the American Bel Canto Association Grant for 2022-2023.

Career highlights include Dr. Blind (Die Fledermaus), Dinah (Trouble in Tahiti), and Hansel (Hansel and Gretal). In concert and recital engagements Ms. Morales has performed Handel’s The Creation, Works by Reynaldo Hayn, and Mozart’s Coronation Mass at Carnegie Hall; Works by Camille Saint-Saëns in Margaret Williams Theatre; Works by Adolph Adams and Malotte in LUMC Christmas Eve Concerts 2020-2025; and Works by Strauss, Rossini, Brahms, Barber, and Massenet in Mark Nicolson’s Chiaroscuro concert series at Piano Piano Performance Hall in New York.

Leonardo L. Leuci (he/him) is a classical pianist from Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. He began accompanying singers and playing in churches when he was thirteen. He later went on to attend New Jersey City University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. During his time at NJCU, Leonardo fell in love with being a collaborative pianist, and took as many opportunities as possible to learn and grow as a collaborator.  In April of 2018, Leonardo was selected to accompany classical vocalists at Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Since then, he has accompanied many vocal and instrumental recitals, performing on the stages of Steinway Hall, White Eagle Hall, and more.  

Currently, Leonardo is the Choral Director at Ridgefield Park Junior-Senior High School, where he directs their four choral ensembles and acts as the Music Director for their annual productions.  He is also the Music Director at Rising Stars Youth Theatre Co. in Sparta, NJ, putting on five shows per season.

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Emily Niemeyer is a Mezzo-Soprano from New Jersey, with a wide range of experiences as a Director and Stage Manager. She holds a M.M in Classical Vocal Performance from New Jersey City University, as well as bachelor degrees in both Theatre and Music from Kean University. Emily has been seen both on and off the stage, previously working with Opera Magnifico, dell'Arte Opera Ensemble and Manhattan School of Music. Additionally, she was a part of the stage management team for the for the NYC productions of Here There Be Dragons, Stranger Sings! and Money Heist:The Experience. You can learn more about Emily at emilyniemeyer.com

Cruz Roger Romero (he/him) has previously performed as Ben in Menotti’s The Telephone, Guglielmo in Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte, The Learned Judge in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury, and Samuel in Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance. He has performed choral masterworks, including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, John Rutter’s Requiem, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass; the latter two being at Carnegie Hall. He is grateful for all the music educators who have inspired him to continue sharing his love for music.

Gabby Sammarone is a classically trained soprano who has performed in Carnegie Hall with New Jersey City University's Chamber Singers and JPAC with the All Eastern Choir.  She has performed in productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial By Jury and Così Fan Tutte.  She is thankful for her teachers who have supported her throughout her musical journey.