Robert I. Hugh received a B.M. Ed. from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. He received his Masters in music education/composition emphasis from the Hartt School, University of Hartford. He completed summer studies at the Kodály Musical Training Institute and the Institute for Choral Music Education. He was selected to participate in the Fulbright-Hayes Group Projects Abroad program. The grant funded a summer in Kenya where he had an opportunity to study music with Kenyan composers. Rob received an Individual Artist Award in composition from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. He returned to Kenya to continue his study of African choral music. As a songwriter/arranger, Rob has arranged and recorded over 300 original songs composed by children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Many of these magical songs are online at: https://wolcott.whps.org/specials/wolcottsongs. Rob enjoyed a long, successful career teaching vocal/general elementary music in West Hartford, CT.

Lauren Torres Lambert is an early childhood music teacher at the CREC University of Hartford Magnet School in West Hartford, Connecticut.  She was also the director of The Youth Choir of Connecticut Children’s Chorus for students in grades 1-5 for 8 years. Her musical training and teaching include general music, First Steps in Music, choral methods, ukulele, piano, voice, and musical theater.  Mrs. Lambert has written curriculum for her school district, spoken as a panelist at Eastern Region American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) conference, presented for both Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) and Rhode Island ACDA conferences, and serves on the CTACDA Repertoire and Resources Committee as the Children Choir Chairperson.  In 2023 she conducted Connecticut’s Western Regional Middle School Honors Choir and looks forward to conducting the Saratoga All County 5th and 6th Grade Chorus in October. Mrs Lambert is a former soprano and board member of The Hartford Chorale which is the primary symphonic chorus for the greater Hartford area and Harford Symphony Orchestra (HSO).  She has also been a featured soloist for The HSO’s Discovery Concert Series.

Jake Troy is an esteemed pianist, organist, and choral conductor deeply rooted in the musical tapestry of Connecticut. Passionate about forging meaningful relationships and collaborative artistry, he has partnered with choral and instrumental ensembles across the country, playing for festivals, workshops, and chamber music settings, earning recognition as one of New England’s most prominent artists.

Jake began accompanying choirs at an early age while studying piano under Royden Wilkinson, and has played countless weddings, funerals and religious ceremonies across the region. In addition to his piano and organ work, Jake has taught music, coached piano and voice, and directed numerous choirs at various levels. He served as Director of Choral Activities at Westbrook High School from 2019 - 2022 where he directed multiple choirs and taught courses in piano, voice, history of jazz and rock’n’roll, and guitar, and provided musical direction for the theater program. Jake currently serves as Organist and Choral Accompanist for The United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry, playing for worship services and accompanying multiple ensembles.