South Loudon Youth Chorale
The South Loudoun Youth Chorale (SLYC) is a dynamic youth choral organization serving singers in grades 3–12 throughout Loudoun County and the surrounding region.
Alan Williams, baritone
Honored with the “Outstanding First Year Apprentice Award” in 2025 by the Santa Fe Opera, American bass Alan Williams is establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists in the field of opera. During the 2025-26 season, he made debuts with the Pittsburgh Opera as Colline in La Bohème with Music Director Antony Walker on the podium; American Symphony Orchestra as bass soloist in Bristow’s Niagara Symphony led by Leon Botstein at Carnegie Hall; and New York Philharmonic joining Eugene Rogers’ Exigence Vocal Ensemble to sing Saariaho’s Oltra mar with composer and conductor Thomas Adès on the podium at David Geffen Hall.
Brian Giebler, tenor
Praised for his “lovely tone and deep expressivity” by The New York Times, GRAMMY® nominated tenor Brian Giebler radiates “shine and clarity” (Opera News) in every phrase using “his high-placed tenor with great skill” (Opera Magazine). His debut solo album a lad's love garnered high praise from such publications as Gramophone, Opera News (Critics Choice), and San Francisco Classical Voice, and earned him his first GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album.
Ashley Dixon, mezzo soprano
Mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon is a Grand Finals Winner of The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and a former Adler Fellow with San Francisco Opera. She made her critically acclaimed debut with LA Opera in Roberto Devereux (Sara) under the baton of Eun Sun Kim and alongside bel canto veterans Ramon Vargas and Angela Meade.
Rabihah Dunn, soprano
American soprano Rabihah Davis Dunn is celebrated for her radiant timbre, expressive depth, and stylistic versatility across opera, oratorio, and contemporary choral repertoire. The 2025–2026 season marks an exciting series of major milestones, including an appearance as soprano soloist with Pacific Symphony in Handel’s Messiah and with Pacific Chorale in Poulenc’s Gloria. The same concert includes the world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s What the Soul Already Knows.
Jocelyn Hagen, composer
Jocelyn Hagen composes music that has been described as “simply magical” (Fanfare Magazine) and “dramatic and deeply moving” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis/St. Paul). She is a pioneer in the field of composition, pushing the expectations of musicians and audiences with large-scale multimedia works, electro-acoustic music, dance, opera, and publishing.
Michael Preacely, baritone
Issachah Savage is a distinguished American tenor celebrated for his powerful and clear trumpet-like voice, widely revered as one of the leading tenors of his generation.
Angela Brown, soprano
Angela Brown personifies the ideal soprano: sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; and shimmering, high pianissimos. She has graced the leading opera and symphonic stages on six continents including Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, National Opera of Paris, Vienna State Opera, Capetown (South Africa) Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Edmonton Opera, Calgary Philharmonic, Shanghai World Expo, Moscow Performing Arts Center, The Metropolitan Opera, Bilbao Opera, Teatro La Fenice, Hamburg Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Cincinnati Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, and more.
Issachah Savage, tenor
Issachah Savage is a distinguished American tenor celebrated for his powerful and clear trumpet-like voice, widely revered as one of the leading tenors of his generation.
Nkeiru Okoye, composer
Nkeiru Okoye is a Guggenheim Fellow and American Prize–winning composer, librettist, conductor, and cultural thought leader whose music redefines the boundaries of contemporary classical music through its fusion of narrative, improvisation, and cultural resonance. Her works are celebrated for their dramatic power, expressive clarity, and richly narrative voice.
Denyce Graves, narrator
American mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves has captivated audiences across the globe for over four decades, gracing the world's most esteemed opera houses and concert halls. A consummate artist with an extensive discography, she has been prominently featured on national public television, appearing in celebrated programs ranging from Great Performances to Sesame Street.
Cyrus Chestnut, piano
Cyrus Chestnut is one of the most gifted and innovative jazz pianists of his generation. With a musical style that effortlessly combines the influences of gospel, classical music, and straight-ahead jazz, Chestnut has garnered acclaim from critics and peers alike for his soulful, virtuosic playing. His career spans decades of performances and recordings, establishing him as a pivotal figure in contemporary jazz.
Christie Dashiell, jazz mezzo
Washington, DC-born and North Carolina-raised vocalist and composer Christie Dashiell lives at the musical crossroads of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel and soul.
Colleen Daly, soprano
Hailed for her “mezzo-tinted lower register rising to a wonderful warm top," (The Washington Post) American soprano Colleen Daly skillfully balances engagements on both the concert and opera stages.