Sounds of the Season - 2023
Event Date:
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Event Time:
7 PM
Event Website:
At the door (available): $40
All advance tickets are "will-call" on performance day.
Enjoy Tinsel - an a'Cappella quartet - for sounds of the Christmas Season with contemporary classics and beloved carols. Described as sleek, sophisticated, and distinctive, Tinsel is not your average group of Christmas carolers. Within their roster of professional singers are Grammy®-winners and classically trained vocalists. They entertain audiences with style and distinction. From classical to contemporary, Tinsel's original arrangements of holiday favorites sparkle with sophistication while respecting tradition and cherished memories.
About the harmonic voices of Tinsel, an a cappella quartet of professional, classically trained vocalists.
- Trevor Shaw, tenor - Austin-based composer, known for blending jazz and classical music in his compositions and arrangements. Graduate of University of North Texas and church music minister.
- Laura Mercado-Wright, mezzo-soprano - Soloist with Grammy®-winning vocal ensemble Conspirare, the MET Chamber Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Gotham Chamber Opera, and Fort Worth Opera.
- Adrienne Pedrotti Bingaman, soprano - Born in San Antonio and educated at St. Edward’s University, Adrienne sings with numerous Central Texas vocal ensembles. She also serves as Assistant Music Minister at Central Christian Church and works as a Proofreader at the Texas Legislative Council. She loves traveling, watching cooking shows, and spending time with her husband, Brant, and her two cats, Biter and Orange Boy.
- John Proft, bass - John Proft splits his time between singing and teaching. Since 2006, John has maintained an active career, traveling to perform with professional choirs and chamber ensembles in Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Santa Fe, and Tucson. He teaches both privately and as a voice coach at Westlake High School in Austin.
