Staff

 

Michelle Trinidad
Principal Conductor

Michelle Trinidad, originally from the South Side of Tucson, Arizona, is now a grammy-nominated, sought after Music Educator, Conductor, Music Curriculum Developer, Vocalist and Music Education Consultant. Currently the Director of Music at Sacred Heart School in the Highbridge part of Bronx, NY. She is also the founder of Divinity Series Music which names an Affordable Summer Music Clinic and Private Studio of Voice, String and Piano students. Ms. Trinidad holds two bachelor degrees from Northern Arizona University in Vocal Performance and Choral Education with a minor in English. She holds a Master’s degree in Music Education: Choral from Florida State University and she is currently embarking on her PhD in Music Education from Columbia University. She is in her 10th year as a passionate, forward thinking music educator; her high performing students earning donations, accolades and seats in the top performing arts high schools in New York. Music Excellence is rooted in her professional performing experiences since her arrival in New York City. She performs with the New York Philharmonic Chorus, The Unsung Collective, Voices of Harlem, Voices of A New: Voices of Ascension, Dessoff Choirs, the Cathedral Choir at Abyssinian Baptist Church, Marble Collegiate Choir and Cecilia Chorus of New York. Along with her resume in performance, Ms. Trinidad arranges and composes music for developmental choirs and string orchestra- all inspired by her students past and present. Ms Trinidad will continue keeping in sight the marginalized demographic of students often overlooked, yet full of talent.

Aryanna E. Ramos
Operations Manager

Aryanna E. Ramos is currently the Operations Manager at Highbridge Voices. She joined the team in October 2019 at the beginning of her career in the non-profit field.  Her “do what it takes” attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to wear multiple hats have helped her grow and flourish. Aryanna supervises the daily administrative and support operations of Highbridge Voices. She has excellent communication and organizational skills and is well-versed in departmental procedures. Her goal is to actively discover new ways to do the job more efficiently and make sure that the daily functions of the organization are successful. Her favorite thing about Highbridge Voices is being a part of a wonderful team whose mission is to inspire excellence in the students who participate in the program. Aryanna has a bachelor’s in business with a concentration in non-profit management from Southern New Hampshire University and is currently in school for her master’s in organizational leadership.

Antonio Del Valle 
Accompanist /Associate Conductor

Antonio Del Valle (he/they) is a genre-bending composer, producer, and music director from Queens, New York. Trained at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan, they went on to receive their Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Musical Theater with an emphasis in Songwriting at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music. Their most recent experience includes working as a pianist for the Broadway Sitzprobe Experience of Dreamgirls at Lincoln Center, conducted by Seth Rudetsky. Antonio served as the music director for CROWNS by Regina Taylor in New Jersey to celebrate Black History Month, and continues to work as an educator and pianist at Highbridge Voices in the Bronx. They are currently on staff at Artistree Performing Arts in Westchester, where they continue their work as a music director and private voice instructor. Antonio also worked as composer and arranger for Midsummer Sounds, an intimate concert of new work at the Bed-Stuy Art House in Brooklyn. Antonio produced an original EP titled “Up All Night,” and worked briefly as an audio engineer at Plug Studios in the Bronx. For their original work titled “Something Strange,” an exploration of their gender identity, Antonio was awarded the Berklee Songwriter’s Award in 2020. Antonio is currently part of the BMI 2024 Lehman Engel Workshop as a lyricist. As an Afro-Puerto Rican, Antonio is passionate about creating music that highlights the rich musical culture of the Caribbean, and preserving the legacy of West African culture across the diaspora. They write music that explores the depths of their consciousness, and surfaces anew.

Chandler Scott 
Associate Conductor/Instructor

A proud Georgia native, Chandler Scott is a dynamic music educator and choral conductor with over 11 years of experience. She earned her undergraduate degree in Music Education in Georgia and her Master of Music Education from Florida State University, specializing in choral music, choral conducting, and innovative strategies for special education learners. Her career spans diverse educational environments—from directing large award-winning choral programs serving over 400 students in Georgia to teaching high school students in South Bronx advanced courses in singing, general music, hip-hop history, music production, technology, and modern band & choir. Currently, she is the founding Director of Music at P17X High School in East Bronx—a school dedicated to educating students with moderate to severe autism. Chandler delivers engaging, inclusive musical experiences that spark creativity and academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, Chandler is deeply committed to choral excellence through her active participation through the years in community and professional choirs, most recently serving five seasons with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Her leadership is marked by a passion for singing and creating, a focus on building trust and community, and a dedication to nurturing student leadership and independence in every ensemble.

Jeansel Lantigua 
Program Aide

Randy Lizardo
Program Aide

Edeliz Santos 
Program Aide

Michael Ruiz
Program Aide

Angel Vasquez
Program Aide