Meet the Artists

GO Divas

Marie Talley

soprano 1

Marie Talley, a BA Vocal Performance graduate from the University of Florida, has performed in choral groups and theaters. She is a Lee Health chaplain and works at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Marie lives in Fort Myers with her husband, Trace, and their three children

Erika Ramirez

soprano 1

Venezuelan soprano Erika Ramirez trained under William Alvarado and Montserrat Caballé, debuting in L’elisir d’amore. She has sung widely in Venezuela, Spain, and the U.S., covering styles from Renaissance to Latin American music. Erika lives in Naples with her husband, and she assists with costume design.

Juliana Alfano

soprano 2

Juliana Alfano, who holds a Master’s degree in Voice Pedagogy and Performance from Penn State, performed with the Opera Theater in roles such as Phyllis in Iolanthe. Originally from northern New York, she now directs music at Lamb of God church in Fort Myers while teaching voice lessons virtually to her Pennsylvania students.

Olivia Darla

Mezzo-soprano

Olivia Darla, a Master’s graduate in Music Performance from Indiana University’s Jacob’s School of Music, is a versatile vocalist featured in La Boheme, Tales of Hoffman, La Traviata, and Cendrillon. She has performed with Bloomington POPS and the Indianapolis Festival Symphony. Olivia also teaches and enjoys creating vegan dishes.

Lydia Howery

Alto

GO Divas founding member Lydia Howery has performed roles such as Berta in The Barber of Seville, Maddalena in Rigoletto, and Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus. She holds a Master’s in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory, sings locally, teaches voice at FGCU, and homeschools her children.

Carl Marucci

Pianist

Carl Marucci is an accomplished organist, pianist, conductor, and choirmaster with a career including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the United Nations. He was a former music director and conductor of the Jubilate Deo Chorale and Symphony Orchestra. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Carl serves as Director of Music and Organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bonita Springs.

Kelly J. Utterback

Pianist

A dedicated pianist shares the joy of music with passion. Holding a BM in Music Education from Western Michigan University, she accompanies choirs and ensembles like the Neapolitan Community Choir and Barron Collier’s High School Choral Program. Her repertoire spans from classical to jazz, performing at local gatherings, church worship, and collaborating with organizations like Opera Naples and Gulfshore Opera. With roots in early childhood piano lessons and formal training, Kelly’s musical journey evolved into a career marked by faith, family, and a commitment to serving through music education and performance.

Brent Douglas

Accompanist Pianist

Award-winning pianist and conductor Brent Douglas, known for his “blacklight” The Magic Flute in Germany, has directed orchestras, taught at Eckerd College, and performed with prominent ensembles like The Florida Orchestra. Venice Chorale’s Artistic Director, Douglas, holds degrees from Missouri State University and the University of South Florida.