Former Guest Lecturer at Wheaton College-Conservatory of Music and current faculty member of Community School of the Arts, Mr. Cisar is an inspiring pianist and dedicated educator, teaching and encouraging musicians of all ages.
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Alyssa Conde holds a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from Florida Atlantic University where she studied under Dr. Irena Kofman.
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Chris Garofalo has been active as a pianist and accompanist in the Chicago area for over 30 years and has composed works for solo piano, voice, choir, and chamber ensembles. As a soloist with orchestra, he has performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, and J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. With a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, Mr. Garofalo is the Director of Music at Community United Methodist Church in Naperville and maintains a private teaching studio.
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Patricia Goyette-Gill, pianist, is a retired public school music educator. Patricia’s career ended as the Orchestra Director in Riverside Elementary School District 96 where she built the program to 170 string players.
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Nancy Hagen is a graduate of Indiana University where she was a double major in piano and oboe. She obtained her master’s degree in music at Northwestern U, studying with Ray Still, and working extensively as an accompanist.
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Tyler Kivel is a Chicago-based pianist and curator known for creating imaginative, theme-driven concert experiences. Recent projects include As Seen on TV, a celebration for the screen, and Mr. POPular, featuring pop music reimagined for the stage. His latest recital explores mid-century American music and design, blending timeless classics with new work like the Millennial Suite. Whether performing solo or with his piano-organ duo Dual-Art, Tyler is passionate about connecting with audiences through programs that are both culturally resonant and musically rich.
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Michael Surratt was Organist and Director of Music Ministries at the Union Church of Hinsdale 1979-2011. Since 2012 he has been Organist at First United Church of Oak Park.
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Mo Xu, a passionate and dedicated classical pianist, has performed at many prestigious venues, including Weill Recital Hall at the Carnegie Hall, Bezanson Recital Hall, Kemp Recital Hall, ISU Center for the Performing Arts and Sweeney Concert Hall. Mo is also committed to bringing classical music to her local community and sharing thoughts and conversation with the general audience. As a teacher, Mo has taught at Illinois State University, Marion Music Academy and Bay Path University.
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