• About

  In its sixth year, Cincinnati Song Initiative proudly presents the world premieres by the participants of the 2025-2026 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Composer Mentorship Program.

• Program

  Michael N. McAndrew Unexpressed
  Clara Moniz A Long Walk
  Stevan A. Ward Passion
  Ben Morris the meadow
  Lauren Biggs Las Antiguas Arañas
  Yuko Kato A Dream Within a Dream
  Antonio Sanz Escallón Ghost Lights
  Charlie Kreidler [ ] is a parrot
  Samuel Mason Temptation and Longing: Two Joyce Lyrics
  Adrian Wong Look at Me

  Program order subject to change without notice.

Meet the Composers

Lauren Biggs

Yuko Kato

Charlie Kreidler

Samuel Mason

Michael N. McAndrew

Clara Moniz

Ben Morris

Antonio Sanz Escallón

Steven A. Ward

Adrian Wong

Meet the Artists

LaToya Lain, soprano

Randell McGee, baritone

Natasha Naik, soprano

Kaylee Nichols, mezzo

Sasha Rasmussen, piano

Clara Reeves, soprano

Eric Riedel, tenor

Casey Robards, piano

Calvin Stovall, piano

Mary Tan, piano

Alea Louise Vernon, soprano