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Bruce Vantine's Cornerstone Chorale & Brass

Meet the members of the 2018 Cornerstone tour.

Soprano

Kira Alvarez

Kira has been seen both on stage and television. She has lent her vocals to numerous stage shows, concert and recordings. She has sung in dozens of cities across the U.S. and Europe, and performed in … [Continue reading...] about Kira Alvarez

Currently resides in: Hollywood, CA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 4

Soprano

Talia Marie Aull

Talia Marie is an Atlanta-based singer and actress, where she also teaches music to infants and toddlers with The Music Class.  She recently appeared as Lynne in Rogers & Hammerstein’s A Grand … [Continue reading...] about Talia Marie Aull

Currently resides in: Atlanta, GA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 5

Tenor

Eric Aultman

Eric earned his BFA in musical theater from Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX).  Some of his professional credits include Bye, Bye Birdie! and My Fair Lady (Lyric Stage, Dallas, TX)  as … [Continue reading...] about Eric Aultman

Currently resides in: Dallas, TX

Number of Cornerstone tours: 5

Pianist

Johanna Ballou

Johanna completed her studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Cardiff, Wales, UK) where she studied with Daniel Martyn Lewis. Other teachers include Rolf Hind, Seth Carlin, Vera Park, … [Continue reading...] about Johanna Ballou

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 3

Alto

Emmillienne Bellaire

Emmillienne was born in Houston, TX. After graduating high school at the age of 17, she moved to New York City to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). She soon transferred to Los … [Continue reading...] about Emmillienne Bellaire

Currently resides in: Los Angeles, CA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Bass Trombone

Brandon Bird

Brandon is based out of Southern California. He has performed with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Longmont Symphony, and the Colorado Wind Ensemble. A passionate chamber musician, he was a founding … [Continue reading...] about Brandon Bird

Currently resides in: Murrietta, CA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Percussion

Paul Brumleve

Paul is a classical percussionist and performs with groups in both Chicago and Saint Louis.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in percussion performance from Indiana University and his master’s degree … [Continue reading...] about Paul Brumleve

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Alto

Karen Burris

Karen is a native of Belguim, WI, and earned a bachelor's degree in vocal and instrumental music from The University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  She has performed throughout the country and on cruise … [Continue reading...] about Karen Burris

Currently resides in: Chicago, IL

Number of Cornerstone tours: 12

Trumpet

Patrick Doyle, DMA

Patrick  is a passionate performer and arranger of chamber music. He performs throughout Kansas City’s classical music scene, playing with orchestras, chamber groups, musical theater companies, and … [Continue reading...] about Patrick Doyle, DMA

Currently resides in: Kansas City, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

Tour Support

Wanda Grueneberg

Wanda  is honored to be joining the Cornerstone Chorale and Brass for this season's tour. She is retired from Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Florissant, MO where she worked as parish … [Continue reading...] about Wanda Grueneberg

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Tenor

Christopher David Harris

Chris is a New York City-based, award winning singer and actor. He is a native of Poquoson, VA, and a former member of the United States Air Force Singing Sergeants. Chris has been featured on stage … [Continue reading...] about Christopher David Harris

Currently resides in: New York City, NY

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

French Horn

Lauren Harris

Lauren is currently pursuing a doctorate in horn performance at the University  of Missouri­‐Kansas City (UMKC) where she studies with Martin Hackleman.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in horn … [Continue reading...] about Lauren Harris

Currently resides in: Kansas City, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Soprano

Christie Hart

Christie hails from St. Louis, MO, and is a first-time member of The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in voice from Truman State University, and a … [Continue reading...] about Christie Hart

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Soprano

Emily Hettervig

Emily is thrilled to be joining her second tour of The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass! Originally from a small town in North Dakota, Emily studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New … [Continue reading...] about Emily Hettervig

Currently resides in: New York City, NY

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

Bass

Kendall Joseph

Kendall was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago. He is a recent graduate of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh where he received a bachelor’s degree in … [Continue reading...] about Kendall Joseph

Currently resides in: Philadelphia, PA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Tenor Trombone

Nick Kemp

Nick is a freelance trombonist, music educator, and composer currently based in the Washington, D.C. area. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he studied with members of the Chicago, … [Continue reading...] about Nick Kemp

Currently resides in: Washington, DC

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Soprano

Dot Kontak

Dot is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in music.  At Valpo, she sang in the University and Chamber Choirs under the direction of Dr. Larry … [Continue reading...] about Dot Kontak

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 7

Bass

Gary Lessmann

Gary practices emergency medicine in St. Louis, MO.  He holds degrees from Valparaiso University, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed a family medicine residency at Naval Hospital, … [Continue reading...] about Gary Lessmann

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 3

Bass

Robert McFletcher-Jones

Robert, a native of Battle Creek, MI, earned his master's degree in music education from Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI).  On land, he most recently performed the role of Hud in the 50th … [Continue reading...] about Robert McFletcher-Jones

Currently resides in: Battle Creek, MI

Number of Cornerstone tours: 4

Tenor

Joe Mosier

Joe is a native of St Louis, MO,  and studied at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL).  He sang with the University singers at UMSL, and played the role of Sancho Panza in Man of La … [Continue reading...] about Joe Mosier

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 7

Narrator

Vaughn Page

Vaughn is originally from Peachtree, GA, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a graduate of El Camino College (Torrence, CA) with an … [Continue reading...] about Vaughn Page

Currently resides in: Los Angeles, CA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Alto

Stephanie Rubeo

Stephanie, an EMC musical theater artist and singer from Philadelphia is pleased to perform once again with The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass.  She received her bachelor’s degree in theater from … [Continue reading...] about Stephanie Rubeo

Currently resides in: Philadelphia, PA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

Bass

Cristian Santiago

Christian is a recent graduate of Blinn College (Brenham, TX) with an Associate’s degree in drama and theater. He was cast in the roles of  Jonny in Zombie Prom, Akela in Junglebook, and Mr. Cocker in … [Continue reading...] about Cristian Santiago

Currently resides in: Houston, TX

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Trumpet

Laura Saylor

Laura is completing a doctorate in brass performance and pedagogy at the University of Iowa, where she has been a member of the Iowa Brass Quintet.  She studied music education at Messiah College … [Continue reading...] about Laura Saylor

Currently resides in: Solon, IA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

Bass

Alex J. Smith

Alex is elated to be back on the road with Cornerstone for his second tour.  Originally hailing from Rockford, IL, Alex received his BFA in musical theatre from Rockford University, and then performed … [Continue reading...] about Alex J. Smith

Currently resides in: Rochester, MN

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

Bass

William Taitel

Will  is from Rockaway, NJ and very happy to be a part of the Cornerstone Chorale and Brass. He is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.  Some of his … [Continue reading...] about William Taitel

Currently resides in: Rockaway, NJ

Number of Cornerstone tours: 1

Alto

Lucinda Vantine

Cindy is a graduate of Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) where she sang in the Concordia Choir under the direction of  Paul J. Christiansen.  She taught music in the public schools of North Dakota and … [Continue reading...] about Lucinda Vantine

Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO

Number of Cornerstone tours: 19

Alto

Jessica Wax

Jessica is a mezzo-soprano from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Louisiana State University, where she performed in La Traviata, The Twelfth-Night, … [Continue reading...] about Jessica Wax

Currently resides in: Atlanta, GA

Number of Cornerstone tours: 2

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Bruce Vantine's Cornerstone Chorale & Brass

P.O. Box 249, Florissant, MO 63032

Telephone: 1-314-591-1479

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