08/21/2026
As we say THANK YOU|GRACIAS to our loved Anaida Carquez-Soler for 3 wonderful seasons as our Artistic Director...We welcome ECHO GLORIA GONZALEZ as our incoming Director!
ECHO GLORIA is a conductor, music director, educator, and soprano whose career reflects commitment to artistic excellence, collaborative leadership, and inclusive community engagement. With years of experience directing vocal ensembles and serving as music director for musical theatre productions ranging from student works to professional theatre, she brings a people-centered approach to cultivating musical artistry and meaningful performance experiences. She currently also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Voice at New World School of the Arts, where she mentors emerging musical theatre artists through evidence-based vocal pedagogy, expressive storytelling, and collaborative artistry. Her background in choral music, opera, musical theatre, and higher education informs her artistic vision, rehearsal process, and dedication to fostering welcoming spaces where singers of all backgrounds can thrive.
Echo holds a Master of Music in Opera Performance from Oklahoma City University, where she received the Graduate Music Talent Award and cross-trained in both opera and musical theatre, and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Florida International University. With additional training from Manhattan School of Music.
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