Composer James Bernard’s diverse output includes song cycles, chamber music, concertos, symphonic tone poems, film scores, pop songs and hip-hop beats. James aspires to write music that is both accessible and authentic with his use of rhythm and groove. He is an undergraduate student of composition studying under Dr. Melinda Wagner at the Juilliard School, in addition to

having studied under many other renowned composers such as David Dzubay, Martin Amlin, Manuel Sosa and Mary Kouyoumdjian. When he is not composing, he loves to take walks through Central Park and listen to music of all periods and styles.

Instagram: @jamesbernardmusic

Jordan Owen is a conductor, composer, and curator dedicated to bringing orchestral music to a wide range of audiences. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Theory and Composition with a concentration in Music History at the Petrie School of Music. Jordan serves as the Assistant Conducting Fellow for the Spartanburg Philharmonic and the Conductor for the Sound of Carolina Music Academy, working with musicians in a variety of settings.

He studies conducting with John Young Shik Concklin and has participated in numerous conducting masterclasses. His work as a composer has been performed internationally, and as a cellist, he has performed at FESTWOCHE Stuttgart. In Fall 2025, Jordan will begin his Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, studying under Dr. Jungho Kim.

With a passion for orchestral performance and film composition, Jordan continues to explore new ways of engaging with music through performance, education, and curation.