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Brett Bachus
Brett Bachus, LLCM, LTCL, ALCM, founder of Bachus Conservatory, is a nationally acclaimed concert pianist and cellist. A versatile, dynamic, and sensitive virtuoso, he has performed in solo and chamber recitals, choral works, and has been a guest artist with orchestras. Appearing on radio and television, Mr. Bachus is known for his mastery of the keyboard with an extensive repertoire list.
Mr. Bachus has been teaching children and adults since 1979. He was a cellist in the Scottsdale Symphony. He co-founded The Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra, and founded the Phoenix Valley Chamber Symphony and was President of the board of directors for both. Mr. Bachus is active as a solo performer and frequently accompanies local musicians for recitals and charitable events.
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Hector Moreno
Hector Moreno began his musical studies at the age of four in Austin, Texas, starting with piano and eventually switching to cello several years later.
In 2004, he obtained his Bachelor's degree from Stanford University with concentrations in Cello Performance and Composition. As an undergraduate he studied under Stephen Harrison and served as the principal cellist for the Stanford Symphony, giving performances internationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall, London's Southwark Cathedral, Oxford's Sheldonian Theater, and The Sorbonne in Paris.
In 2006 he completed his Master's degree at the University of Toronto where he studied with renowned Canadian cellist Shauna Rolston. While in Canada he also performed with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra, the Korean-Canadian Symphony, the Oshawa-Durham Symphony, and served as cellist for the Polaris Trio. An avid chamber musician, Mr. Moreno has participated in a variety of festivals including the Banff Summer Arts Festival, the St. Lawrence String Quartet Workshop, and the Toronto Summer Music Academy and Festival.
Mr. Moreno has recorded for numerous labels, both classical and rock, and has been a guest lecturer on the history and performance-practice of cello as part of the Learning Unlimited organization of Etobicoke, Ontario. He currently plays on a Luis & Clark carbon-fibre cello designed by Luis Leguia.
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Kirsten Watson
Kirsten Watson, Soprano, earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Texas at Austin, having studied with Leonard Johnson.
She has been performing internationally for several years and also performs professionally throughout Central Texas. Some of her international performances include Mozart's Requiem in Wales, Handel's Messiah in Galway and Dublin, Ireland and several arias throughout Germany and Austria. She sings regularly with the Texas Choral Consort as the soloist and section leader. She is a section
leader and soloist at Central Christian Church and has appeared as soloist under Dr. Barry Williamson in the Austin Choral Symposia's production of Bach's Magnificat and Wachet auf ruft uns de stimme, Vivaldi's Gloria, Mozart's Requiem and Vesperae solennes de confessore, and Handel's Messiah.
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Shelton Alexander
Shelton Alexander, Tenor, earned his Bachelor degree in vocal performance at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas where he studied voice with Dr. David Jones, a renowned vocal teacher. In 2006, Mr. Alexander earned a Masters in Opera Performance from the University of Texas.
He has performed the part of the Drunken Guest in Austin Lyric Opera's 2006 production of Lady Macbeth of Mensk by Shostakovich. In 2005, he performed in the Salzburg Opernensemble in Austria. He has also performed leading roles in numerous university productions such as Falstaff, Don Giovanni, Street Scene, and The Mikado.
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Beverly Mintz
Beverly Mintz received a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. She took additional music courses at University of Texas at Austin and was a member of the University of Texas Symphony.
Ms. Mintz is a versatile and talented performer and teacher. Before moving to Austin in 2005, she performed with a number of vocal and instrumental ensembles in the Houston area including Houston Symphony Chorus and Houston Chamber Choir and sang professionally at local churches and synagogues. She has taught voice and violin for elementary and middle school students in the Clear Creek ISD and voice at Center Stage, a private theater school in Deer Park, Texas. In Round Rock ISD, she taught violin and viola to middle and high school students. She sang with Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble as well as the Northridge Singers and 12 O'Clock Jazz at Austin Community College. Her students in Houston and Austin have received top scores in TMEA-sponsored Solo & Ensemble contests and have been selected for All-Region choirs and orchestras.
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Mandy Clare
Mandy Clare's repertoire includes many styles of music including art songs, opera and musical theatre, with a special emphasis in contemporary music. Her music education is from Oklahoma Christian University where she majored in Voice Performance. Extended study of theatre and voice was accomplished at the University of Texas. She has performed with the Oklahoma Christian University Chorale and has performed in solo, duet and ensemble concerts with the Amici Music Ensemble, including a benefit for Project Access and the Rachel Blasingame Scholarship Fund.
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