William Gorton received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from Arizona State University. With a Master's degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College, much of William's career has found him felicitously conducting choral and orchestral ensembles. As the Founding Artistic Director of the Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale, Assistant Conductor of the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, and Artistic Director of the New Jersey MasterChorale, he has prepared and conducted great choral works such as Brahms' "Ein deutsches Requiem", Durufle's Requiem, Handel's "Messiah", Bach's Magnificat in D, Mozart's "Coronation" mass, the Great Mass in C Minor, as well as the Requiem. Beethoven's Mass in C, Vivaldi's "Gloria", Schubert's mass in G, and Rutter's "Gloria," among numerous smaller works under his direction, have delighted audiences. With the New Jersey MasterChorale, Gorton had the distinction of producing "Gloria in excelsis: Christmas with the New Jersey MasterChorale" for Public Radio International. This hour-long program, featuring John Rutter's "Gloria" as well as Gorton's Te Deum, was broadcast nationwide in December 2018. The orchestra for the Chorale comprised distinguished musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra & Friends, and the recording also featured the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, with mezzo soprano Deidra Palmour.

William's approach to the preparation and presentation of choral works is notable for its quality. Careful attention to all aspects of this craft, including diction, musicianship, blend, voice building, and integrity to the text are hallmarks of his work. William's experience as an operatic tenor and voice pedagogue of many years has given him tools to help singers achieve optimal vocal function. Noted for his quick wit and his dedication to quality, William is known for making rehearsals both pleasurable and effective. He believes that joining voices and spirits together in choral singing demonstrates the highest level of artistic achievement, creating a palpable unity that the world very much needs.

Vince di Mura is a world-renowned concert jazz pianist, composer, and music director, currently serving at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts. With performances spanning North America, Europe, and Latin America, he is known for arranging productions such as My Way and Simply Simone. Di Mura has led theaters nationwide and holds fellowships from prestigious institutions. His albums include Meditations on the Sacred Heart and Love Was.

Lina Zha is a Chinese mezzo-soprano residing in the U.S., trained at the Central Conservatory of Music. With a classical background, she explores diverse genres like folk and jazz. She has performed in operas such as “The Marriage of Figaro” and “La Traviata” and released four solo albums. Her original works have won national recognition, and she performed a lead role in Zhou Long’s “Iron Man and the Golden Spike” at Carnegie Hall. Zha is the co-founder of the “Summer Breeze” jazz ensemble, blending Chinese music with American jazz. In 2024, she earned a Global Music Awards silver medal as artistic director of “The Making of Nostalgia.