Author: Marty McMillan

Leon Chodos is currently the Associate Principal bassoonist and contrabassoonist of the Utah Symphony. He has previously held positions with the Oregon Symphony, the Colorado Symphony and the San Jose…

Andrew Staupe has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in a new generation of pianists. With a Piano Concerto repertoire spanning over 70 works, including three world premieres,…

Dr. Laura D. Grantier is the Assistant Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Area Head at the University of Utah. She served as Secretary for the International Clarinet Association (ICA) Executive…

Hasse Borup is Professor of violin and Head of String and Chamber Music Studies at the University of Utah School of Music. Dr. Borup has released recordings on Centaur, Naxos…

Cade is a senior in the Department of Theatre’s Actor Training Program and is originally from Kansas City. University credits include The Heart of Robin Hood (Robin Hood), The Tempest (Stephano), and As You Like…

EMILY TATUM is currently a Senior in the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah and is thrilled to be performing with Salt Lake Symphony. Recent credits include A Midsummer…

McCorvey’s career has spanned all areas of the performing arts business from performer to musical director, stage director, voice teacher, producer, impresario, orchestra conductor, union representative, administrator and mentor. McCorvey…

Bass-baritone, Seth Keeton’s performances have been described by The New York Times as “driven” and “emotionally pointed,” and “stentorian” by Opera News. He has performed roles on the stages of opera…

Tenor Robert Breault’s career features an extraordinary breadth of repertoire.  Opera highlights include numerous appearances with New York City Opera, Utah Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Atlanta Opera, and Arizona Opera.  He…

Michelle Marie Pedersen, soprano, has appeared as a soloist throughout the Pacific Northwest and performed roles on both the operatic and musical theater stages. Her most recent stage roles include…

Hailed for her balanced voice and sensitive musicianship, Aubrey enjoys an active career singing opera, chamber sorks, art song and major symphonic works. During her residency with the Westminster Choir…

Winner of the 2012 New Orleans International Piano Competition, Viktor Valkov has been hailed as a “lion of the keyboard” and “sensational” (Wiesbadener Kurier). A winner of Astral’s 2015 National…