Pianist Louise Chan, a native of Ottawa, Canada, has performed as a solo and chamber musician for audiences in the United States, Canada, and France, including venues such as Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Weill Hall in New York, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

Former Guest Lecturer at Wheaton College-Conservatory of Music and current faculty member of Community School of the Arts, Mr. Cisar is an inspiring pianist and dedicated educator, teaching and encouraging musicians of all ages.

Alyssa Conde holds a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from Florida Atlantic University where she studied under Dr. Irena Kofman.

Chris Garofalo has been active as a pianist and accompanist in the Chicago area for over 30 years and has composed works for solo piano, voice, choir, and chamber ensembles. As a soloist with orchestra, he has performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, and J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. With a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, Mr. Garofalo is the Director of Music at Community United Methodist Church in Naperville and maintains a private teaching studio.

Patricia Goyette-Gill, pianist, is a retired public school music educator. Patricia’s career ended as the Orchestra Director in Riverside Elementary School District 96 where she built the program to 170 string players.

Nancy Hagen is a graduate of Indiana University where she was a double major in piano and oboe. She obtained her master’s degree in music at Northwestern U, studying with Ray Still, and working extensively as an accompanist.

Graeme Shields is a Canadian-born composer and organist. His compositions, influenced by the Lutheran music tradition and the experimental confidence of the avant-garde have garnering performances across the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, Finland and Russia. He is a co-founder of Vital Organ Project, a non-profit that facilitates the creation, education, and performance of new music featuring the abilities and distinction of the pipe organ.

Michael Surratt was Organist and Director of Music Ministries at the Union Church of Hinsdale 1979-2011. Since 2012 he has been Organist at First United Church of Oak Park.