It’s a Grand Night for Singing
🗓 Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 The Jarvis Conservatory – 1711 Main Street, Napa, CA
🎟 Tickets just $20 – Available online or at the door
You're invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of music on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM, as It’s a Grand Night for Singing lights up the beautiful Jarvis Conservatory in downtown Napa!
This month’s program is a chronological journey through music history, featuring songs from the Renaissance to modern musical theater, performed by a phenomenal lineup of Bay Area singers and accompanied by world-class pianist Dr. Curt Pajer. From opera to art song to Broadway, this concert promises laughter, beauty, and connection through song.
🎭 MEET THE PERFORMERS:
Aja Gianola is a dynamic mezzo-soprano and harpist whose musical journey has taken her from symphonic stages to solo cabaret performances. Aja holds a degree in Voice and Harp from Cal State East Bay and is a founding educator and director in Sonoma County’s theater and music scene. She’s also a crowd favorite, with her rich voice and magnetic stage presence.
Jonathen Blue, tenor and current Education Director at 6th Street Playhouse, brings a wealth of talent to the stage. Known for his boundless creativity, Jonathen wears many hats—performer, director, costumer, choreographer—and now, countertenor!
Jacque Mahoney, a soprano with a shimmering tone and a heart for storytelling, recently appeared as Sister Genovieffa in Suor Angelica with Verismo Opera. With degrees in Vocal Performance and experience across opera and concert stages, Jacque brings depth and warmth to everything she sings.
Sam Martin is a promising young tenor and recent graduate of Sonoma State University. With a voice full of sincerity and lyric beauty, Sam brings fresh energy to art song and operatic repertoire.
Michael Arbitter is a gifted bass-baritone and theatrical character actor known for his versatility and magnetic stage presence. A veteran of Spreckels Theater Company and Santa Rosa Junior College productions, Michael specializes in roles that blend gravity and humor. He’ll share two powerful musical theater numbers.
Cris Walker, lyric soprano and producer of the series, brings artistry, warmth, and decades of experience to the stage. As co-owner of Music to My Ears and co-founder of Up Street Music Patrons, Cris is a passionate advocate for music education and access.
🎹 Our pianist and host for the evening is Dr. Curt Pajer, Musical and Managing Director of Opera and Musical Theatre at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. A conductor, coach, and collaborator with major opera companies across the country.
Whether you’re an opera aficionado, a Broadway lover, or simply someone who enjoys a magical night out, we promise an evening full of heart, humor, and musical beauty. Come early, grab a seat, and join us for a Grand Night!
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