Joanna Serenko, a Saint Louisan since 2010, has been exploring her outlets for pursuing her passion from a young age. She has been involved in Jazz U, Sofar Sounds performances, won first place in St. Louis Teen Talent Competition, and in February 2020 she wowed all four judges during the…
January 15 – Merry Keller, vocals and piano Merry Keller brings a professional choral background and extensive performing experience to her singing and teaching career. She continued with graduate studies in vocal performance, working with Stella Conway, professor of voice at West Chester. Merry Keller continues her vocal studies with…
January 8 – Brian Clarke, vocals and guitar Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He is most recently the recipient of the St. Louis Magazine “A-List” Award as Best Vocalist and Best Musician. Yes, this is the same Brian Clarke who played at The Opera House…
January 1 – Brian Clarke, vocals and guitar Brian Clarke is perhaps the most beloved New Thought musician in St. Louis. He is most recently the recipient of the St. Louis Magazine “A-List” Award as Best Vocalist and Best Musician. Yes, this is the same Brian Clarke who played at The Opera House…
Chuck Flowers is a veteran singer/entertainer. He has recorded with the Gospel Symphonic Choir, The O’Neal Twins and the Interfaith Choir and the Golden Gospel Singers. He performed in Porgy and Bess with Union Avenue Opera Theater. Steve Schenkel is the guitarist and orchestra manager for the Fox Theater, guitarist…
Deborah Sharn has been singing in St. Louis for many years and is a guest vocalist at various places of worship each Sunday. She is also an actress who has worked with the Black Rep, New Line Theatre, The New Jewish Theatre, and the Mustard Seed Theatre. Winner of two JUDY…
This brilliant new trombone quartet is led by First Unity’s own Jeremiah Burcher. The four members of the quartet, Jeremiah, Dave Meseth, Andy Schiefelbein, and Ned Strebel make up the trombone section of the renowned Route 66 Jazz Orchestra.
John McClellan and Kirk Hanser began performing together in 1996 while working to produce an international conference and competition in St. Louis, MO. Very quickly, Hanser and McClellan became known for their choice of entertaining musical programs, their technical prowess, and their ability to connect with audiences. Over the years,…
Kim Portnoy, piano and Steve Schenkel, guitar Pianist and Webster University faculty member Kim Portnoy is recognized as a versatile composer in the classical and jazz idioms. His compositions have been featured nationally and internationally at the Eastman Summer Trombone Institute in Rochester, New York; the Choral Music Experience Institute in…
Dan Rubright, guitar and Ted Rubright, percussion Guitarist and recording artist Dan Rubright recently received a prestigious 2019 Arts Fellow grant from the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission for his work as composer and leader in the arts. In addition to composing and performing, Dan leads a workshop called The Hidden…
