Shadow Creek Voice Faculty
Laura Lisk-McCallum
Mezzo-Soprano
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Laura Lisk-McCallum, mezzo-soprano, is a native Houstonian and life-long singer. She was a high school student at HSPVA before receiving her Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston and her Master of Music from Louisiana State University.
Mrs. Lisk has sung all over the world, from choral competitions with the Moores School’s Concert Chorale in Germany to touring with the Christ Church Cathedral Choir through England, Scotland, and Ireland. She is currently a member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus and looks forward to participating in the upcoming season. Past shows that she participated in include The Flying Dutchman, Turandot, and Tannhäuser. Other groups she has performed with include Bach Society Houston, Suono Chamber Choir, Mercury Orchestra Houston, and Cantare Houston. In addition to performing locally and maintaining her private voice studio, Mrs. Lisk is a music instructor at Lone Star College - University Park. Fun fact about her is that she lived in Milan, Italy for a year after completing her undergraduate degree. She credits her time there for her love of Italian food and culture. Mrs. Lisk lives in Cypress, TX with her wife, Kirstie, and their dogs, Tally and Frodo. |
John Gallagher
Baritone
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John Gallagher graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a bachelors in music education in 2009. He studied voice from Dr. Timothy Jones, and rehearsal technique from Dr. Betsy Weber, and has been teaching either privately or in the classroom for a total of 17 years.
Mr. Gallagher currently sings with the Grammy Award winning Houston Chamber Choir, and records the statewide bass practice tracks for the TMEA All State Choir audition process. He has also sung professionally with CANTARE Houston, the Houston Ballet, and the Houston Symphony. Mr. Gallagher has had numerous solos with the Houston Symphony, including der Müller in Shumann's Der Rose Pilgefahrt, and as a baritone soloist in the symphony's world premiere of Gabriela Lena Franck's Conquest Requiem. He currently resides in Pearland with his wife, Jennifer and their daughters, Lily & Penelope. |
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Stephen Hudson
Baritone
Houston native Stephen Hudson is constantly using his creativity to bring the best out of people. With a passion for performance art and music, Stephen has written songs, plays, and developed a company that inspires people to use what is inside of them to create a brighter future.
As a graduate of Houston’s High School of Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), Stephen began exploring his passion for music very early. Singing in numerous choirs across the city and his church since he was a child, his voice has had both gospel and classical training. He used his training to pursue and receive a Bachelors of Arts in Music Education from Loyola University in Louisiana.
Once he obtained his degree, Stephen made a decision to use his knowledge to teach in the public school system. Stephen was offered a position in Houston with the Sheldon Independent School District, where he served as overseer of secondary choral music. He was directly responsible for teaching music theory and appreciation to grades 9-12, and promoting and recruiting for the music program of the high school. He also wrote and directed seven outstanding musicals with the students of C.E. King High School. During his fourth year with Sheldon ISD, Stephen decided to take his educational career to another level by starting and finishing the graduate program with the University of St. Thomas.
During his time in New York City, he was an active singer, director, teaching artist and producer. He worked as a teaching artist with the Dreamyard Project of New York, focusing on music directing and voice teaching for Bronx youth. Simultaneously, he worked with Broadway's Babies, a not for profit organization that collaborates with the Broadway community to provide performance and music education to underserved communities both nationally and internationally. Through that relationship, he became Co-director of the New York City Youth Pride Chorus for two years.
The director, voice teacher, producer has returned to Houston and is very excited to be working with I Colori Dell'opera.
As a graduate of Houston’s High School of Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), Stephen began exploring his passion for music very early. Singing in numerous choirs across the city and his church since he was a child, his voice has had both gospel and classical training. He used his training to pursue and receive a Bachelors of Arts in Music Education from Loyola University in Louisiana.
Once he obtained his degree, Stephen made a decision to use his knowledge to teach in the public school system. Stephen was offered a position in Houston with the Sheldon Independent School District, where he served as overseer of secondary choral music. He was directly responsible for teaching music theory and appreciation to grades 9-12, and promoting and recruiting for the music program of the high school. He also wrote and directed seven outstanding musicals with the students of C.E. King High School. During his fourth year with Sheldon ISD, Stephen decided to take his educational career to another level by starting and finishing the graduate program with the University of St. Thomas.
During his time in New York City, he was an active singer, director, teaching artist and producer. He worked as a teaching artist with the Dreamyard Project of New York, focusing on music directing and voice teaching for Bronx youth. Simultaneously, he worked with Broadway's Babies, a not for profit organization that collaborates with the Broadway community to provide performance and music education to underserved communities both nationally and internationally. Through that relationship, he became Co-director of the New York City Youth Pride Chorus for two years.
The director, voice teacher, producer has returned to Houston and is very excited to be working with I Colori Dell'opera.
Katie McCravy
Soprano
Katie McCravy graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a bachelors in music education in 2014. She studied voice with Cynthia Clayton Vasquez, and rehearsal techniques from Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, and has been teaching either privately or in the classroom for a total of 10 years.
Ms. McCravy has sung professionally with the Suono Chamber Choir, served as a choral clinician for choral programs throughout the south Houston area, and selected as the Honor Choir Clinician for the Region 23 Honor Choir in 2019.
Ms. McCravy has served as one of the choir directors at College Park High School in The Woodlands as well as Glenda Dawson High School in Pearland. She currently resides in Pearland with her husband, Sean and their sons, Sam and Daniel.
Singing is one of the truest forms of artistic and self-expression. The journey as a musician and student requires patience and practice. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
Ms. McCravy has sung professionally with the Suono Chamber Choir, served as a choral clinician for choral programs throughout the south Houston area, and selected as the Honor Choir Clinician for the Region 23 Honor Choir in 2019.
Ms. McCravy has served as one of the choir directors at College Park High School in The Woodlands as well as Glenda Dawson High School in Pearland. She currently resides in Pearland with her husband, Sean and their sons, Sam and Daniel.
Singing is one of the truest forms of artistic and self-expression. The journey as a musician and student requires patience and practice. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and helping you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
Eduardo Tercero
Tenor/Baritone
Eduardo Tercero is a tenor/baritone from Panama City, Panama that has made his home in Houston, Texas most of his life. He attended the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and studied at The Moores School of Music, University of Houston. He has made a successful career in singing and performing and now teaches young aspiring high schoolers in their vocal and musical pursuits.
He has been the head voice teacher at Bellaire High School since 2012. In that time his students have consistently received a one rating at the UIL Solo & Ensemble competition. He has also coached students into the TMEA All-State Choir. He is excited to start his first year at Shadow Creek High School.
Most of his career has been in the concert work realm. At a local level, he has been featured as a soloist with The Houston Symphony, the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra of Houston, Mercury Chamber Orchestra, the Grammy nominated Ars Lyrica Houston, Cantare Houston and the Grammy winning Houston Chamber Choir. He has also workshopped world premiere works for the Houston Grand Opera.
His other passion is musical theater. He was part of the Houston premiere performance of Myths and Hymns by Adam Guettel. He originated the role of Eddie in Defying Gravity: A Stephen Schwartz Songbook which garnered him a Best Actor in a Musical nomination from Broadwayworld.com. He has also participated in workshops sponsored by Theatre Under the Stars.
Other credits include Guido in Nine, Franky in Forever Plaid and John the Baptist/Judas in Godspell. As a recording artist, he won the Grammy for Best Choral Performance of the Year in 2020 as a featured soloist with the Houston Chamber Choir for Duruflè: Complete Choral Works on the Signum Classic label.
He has been the head voice teacher at Bellaire High School since 2012. In that time his students have consistently received a one rating at the UIL Solo & Ensemble competition. He has also coached students into the TMEA All-State Choir. He is excited to start his first year at Shadow Creek High School.
Most of his career has been in the concert work realm. At a local level, he has been featured as a soloist with The Houston Symphony, the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra of Houston, Mercury Chamber Orchestra, the Grammy nominated Ars Lyrica Houston, Cantare Houston and the Grammy winning Houston Chamber Choir. He has also workshopped world premiere works for the Houston Grand Opera.
His other passion is musical theater. He was part of the Houston premiere performance of Myths and Hymns by Adam Guettel. He originated the role of Eddie in Defying Gravity: A Stephen Schwartz Songbook which garnered him a Best Actor in a Musical nomination from Broadwayworld.com. He has also participated in workshops sponsored by Theatre Under the Stars.
Other credits include Guido in Nine, Franky in Forever Plaid and John the Baptist/Judas in Godspell. As a recording artist, he won the Grammy for Best Choral Performance of the Year in 2020 as a featured soloist with the Houston Chamber Choir for Duruflè: Complete Choral Works on the Signum Classic label.
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