Marie Talley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from the University of Florida. She has performed with many choral groups and enjoyed theater roles, most recently as Maria in The Sound of Music. Marie works as chaplain and bereavement coordinator at HealthPark Medical Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. She and her husband, Trace, have three children and live in Ft. Myers.
Juliana Alfano recently relocated to Fort Myers from Lancaster, PA, where she worked as a private voice instructor, music director, and accompanist. She earned her Master’s degree in Voice Pedagogy and Performance from The Pennsylvania State University, performing roles like Phyllis in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe, Morgana in Handel’s Alcina, and Poppea in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea. She holds a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance from The Crane School of Music. Juliana now serves as Director of Music for Lamb of God Church in Fort Myers and continues teaching voice virtually.
Venezuelan soprano, Erika Ramirez, obtained her degree with honors in “Music Performance” at Universidad de Los Andes (Mérida- Venezuela) as a student of the famous Venezuelan baritone William Alvarado. She also studied in Spain with Montserrat Caballé and with René Morlöck at the Stuttgart Bach Academy, with opera roles as Giannetta in L’elisir d’amore, Gilda in Rigoletto, and Despina in Così fan tutte, and concert experiences with the principal orchestras of Venezuela and as a recitalist in Spain, Italy, Panamá, Perú and United States. Erika is part of the Gulfshore Opera staff as a member of the costume team, and she and her husband live in Naples, FL.
Alto Lydia Howery is a seasoned performer and founding member of GO Divas. Her operatic repertoire includes roles such as Maddalena in Rigoletto, Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Dame Quickly in Falstaff, and Daphne in The Day Boy and the Night Girl. She has also performed with Choral Artistry, Erie Philharmonic Chorus, and the Pennsylvania Chamber Symphony. With a Master’s from The Boston Conservatory and a Bachelor’s from Erskine College, Lydia teaches voice at FGCU. She resides in Fort Myers, where she also homeschools her three children and continues her vibrant performance and teaching career.
José Fernández is a highly accomplished guitarist and music educator with extensive experience in classical, Christian, Latin, and contemporary styles. He earned his magna cum laude degree in Classical Guitar and Musicology from the Superior Institute of Arts in Havana. In addition to his solo career, he has directed ensembles and served as a music director in Cuba and the U.S. José has taught guitar, harmony, music theory, and music history at conservatories, including five years at the Miami Conservatory of Music. Fluent in Spanish and English, he frequently performs in solo and ensemble settings throughout South Florida and beyond.
Daniel Escudero is originally from Havana, Cuba, but has lived in Miami, Florida since 2003. He started studying music and piano at 7 in his native country. He now holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Piano Performance and a Master’s Degree in International Business, both from Florida International University. Daniel has spent the last 12 years performing and touring, playing different music styles in various settings both locally and internationally. Daniel has had the opportunity to perform in countries such as the U.S., Spain, Italy, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Chile, El Salvador, and Ecuador with various artists, including Grammy Award winners.
Alfredo Chacón is a Cuban-American composer, vibraphonist, and percussionist widely recognized in the Latin and Cuban jazz scenes. He holds a degree from the Superior Institute of Arts in Havana and has performed at the Havana International Jazz Festival and toured extensively across Europe, including countries like Germany, France, the UK, and Scandinavia. His albums Caliente Corner and Magic Place were both praised for their innovation and the latter was nominated for Best Jazz Album at the Cubadisco Awards. Alfredo’s music spans jazz, soul, funk, folklore, fusion, and beyond, blending technical expertise with deep musical expression.
