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Lucas Waldin is a dynamic and versatile conductor whose performances have delighted audiences across North America. He has collaborated with some of today’s most exciting artists, including Carly Rae Jepsen, Ben Folds, The Canadian Brass, and Buffy Sainte-Marie, in addition to conducting presentations such as Disney in Concert, Blue Planet Live, Cirque de la Symphony, and the groundbreaking symphonic debut of R&B duo Dvsn as part of the global Red Bull Music Festival.  

Lucas has been a guest conductor for numerous orchestras in the United States and Canada, including the Houston Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Grant Park Festival Orchestra, the Modesto Symphony, the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Vancouver Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic, and the Toronto Symphony.  

Having joined the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as resident conductor in 2009, Lucas was subsequently appointed artist-in-residence and community ambassador—the first position of its kind in North America. He appeared with the ESO more than 150 times and conducted in Carnegie Hall during the orchestra’s participation in the 2012 Spring for Music Festival. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestral Conducting and received a Citation Award from the City of Edmonton for outstanding achievements in arts and culture.  

A native of Toronto, Canada, Lucas holds degrees in flute and conducting from the Cleveland Institute of Music. 

The ability to command the stage as a vocalist or feature artist is not something that every singer possesses. Chelsea Cymone does! A Houston native, Chelsea has been singing since she was 5 years old. With a foundation deeply rooted in the Baptist Church, she has been influenced by her family of singers throughout her life. 

She developed her love for classical music as a student and graduate of Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) and understood music from all aspects as an artist and as a performer. 

Chelsea attended Prairie View A&M University’s school of music on scholarship with a concentration in operatic performance and quickly became a shining star. She began to explore other musical options, singing locally as a background vocalist. As she honed her gifts, other doors began to open.  

Chelsea made her debut as a featured soloist with the Houston Symphony in 2018 in several POPS performances. This relationship has helped sustain her as a well-rounded vocalist. She has performed several times as the featured artist for the mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner’s Christmas and Thanksgiving parades. She has performed as a background vocalist for Motown Gospel’s artist Gene Moore, Chante’ Moore, Mya, Michelle Williams of Destinys’s Child, Regina Belle, Kenny Latimore, and Ernest Walker entertainment. She is currently touring with Grammy-nominated artist Ella Mai.  

With a desire to contribute a fresh sense of artistry to the music industry, Chelsea aspires to be one of the most sought-after entertainers, vocalists, songwriters, and vocal producers while simultaneously working on original music. She has the ability to do both while helping other artists pursue their dreams. She loves the stage and appreciates every opportunity to share her most vulnerable self with the audience as she pours her heart into every performance. 

The Cypress Falls A cappella Choir is a dynamic group of students with a reputation of being hard workers, eager to take on challenges, and quick to share their passion and love of music. Diversity, creativity, fun personalities, and “spirit” are infused in the character of this fine group of men and women. Historically, A cappella Choir participants have been National Merit Scholars, talented athletes and cheerleaders, and members of honor societies, District, Region, and All-State choirs, drill team, band, and various school clubs and organizations. Adding their spirit and passion to each performance is a long-standing tradition of this national and state recognized varsity group. Their continuous goal is to dedicate themselves to a high standard of musical excellence. 

The Jersey Village High School A cappella Choir, celebrating its 50th year, is a diverse group of hard-working students committed to choral excellence. The group includes many talented scholars, athletes, cheerleaders, debaters, thespians, dancers, band and orchestra members, artists, and much more. These students share their love of music with each other and the community in multiple events throughout the year, building character and friendships along the way. Over the years, the Jersey Village A cappella Choir has won statewide competitions, achieved highly acclaimed recognition, and performed in numerous locations throughout the country. In addition, the program has graduated countless students that would go on to become successful music educators and performers. This strong tradition continues.