Qiuyu Li, Soprano, has performed as a soloist in numerous prestigious concerts across North America, Europe, and Asia. In May, Qiuyu Li earned her Doctorate in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah University. She holds a graduate diploma from the Longy School of Music of Bard College and completed her undergraduate studies at the esteemed Tianjin Conservatory of Music in China. Throughout her studies, she has received guidance from Dana Lynn Varga, Byron Jones, Timothy Steele, Ashley Putman, and Jigang Du. Most recently, Qiuyu Li took on the leading role of Titania in the Main Stage Spring Opera 2023 with the Symphony Orchestra of Shenandoah Conservatory. Her diverse opera roles include the Countess from Le nozze di Figaro with Boston Opera Collaborative, Micaela from Carmen, Antonia in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Mimi from La Bohème, and Yum-Yum from The Mikado. She has also participated in music festivals in North Carolina, working with Gregory Buchalte, Amy Shoremount-Obra, and Kathryn Frady in rehearsals, classes, and masterclasses.

Shanshan Zhang began her vocal training at Capital Normal University in Beijing, China, establishing a strong foundation for her musical journey. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued advanced training under soprano Dr. Kathleen Roland-Silverstein, a distinguished specialist in 20th- and 21st-century music. At Syracuse University, Shanshan earned dual Master’s degrees in Voice Pedagogy and Voice Performance, refining her technical and artistic expertise.

Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Voice Pedagogy at Shenandoah Conservatory, where she studies with Baritone David Meyer, a leading scholar in the field of vocal science. In addition, Shanshan continues to develop her artistry under the guidance of Grammy-nominated Soprano Fotina Naumenko, further exploring and refining her vocal technique, expanding her artistic expression, and deepening her understanding of vocal performance.

An active scholar, Shanshan is a dedicated member of The Voice Foundation and has presented her work at its annual symposium for the past two years. Her research focuses on voice pedagogy, with particular contributions to the study of teacher talk time.

Beyond academia, Shanshan maintains a dynamic career as both a performer and educator in DMV area. As a soloist and voice instructor, she brings a deep passion for vocal artistry and pedagogy to her students and audiences alike.

Russian born soprano Olga Orlovskaya inherited her talent from her great grandfather famous Russian bass Fedor Shalyapin. She graduated with honor from the Russian Academy of Music and attained degree Master of Arts with specialty in voice.
Olga participant and finalist of multiple national and international festivals and competitions such as “Palaces of St. Petersburg”, “Norway Cultural Festival”, “Opera Ischia Festival”, “Roma Opera Festival” and “Great Lake Chamber Music Festival” Ms. Orlovskaya was prize winner of the international competition Operetta Land for best performance of Kalman in 2008 in Moscow. Ms. Orlovskaya is the founder and artistic director of the quartet "The Russian Sopranos”.

Heather Vineyard, soprano, has over 20 years of teaching experience teaching students at the secondary, collegiate and professional levels. She holds a Master of Music Education Degree from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA. She has been seen on the musical and operatic stage and is a former frequent soloist and assistant conductor with the Master Singers of Virginia. She began her career as a music teacher and choral conductor in the public school system, and has served as Director of Vocal Activities at Northern Virginia Community College in Sterling, VA. She has additionally served the Northern Virginia area as a private voice teacher for over 13 years. Her students have been accepted to multiple prestigious college and university music programs throughout the country including Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, and Jacobs school of music at Indiana University. Additionally, her students have experienced success at the professional level on the operatic stage, a Broadway touring company, and as singer/songwriters. She is in frequent demand as an adjudicator, voice specialist, and places special emphasis on healthy vocal technique and vocal health. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with creative teams, mentoring young people in the uses of technology in service of the community, engaging in the culinary arts, and enjoys playing with dogs and children.