Nat Zegree has been playing piano since he was 3 years old, and was singing before that. Coming from a family of musicians, Nat was trained classically on the piano from the age of 3 to 18. Training his voice along the way, he discovered every other genre there was to offer. His father, Steve Zegree, gave him the gift of Jazz, Funk, and Classical Orchestrations, while his Mother, Kellee Love Haselton, introduced him to Pop, Rock, and Musical Theatre. Both of them together offered an endless encyclopedia of Musical knowledge, and from a young age, Nat discovered he could play all these things using only his ear. Although he is extremely proficient in sightreading, Nat’s true talent lies in playing pieces, songs, Themes, and Scores without any music at all… and he realized he liked to do all of these things for other people. He was doomed to be an entertainer ever since. 

Since moving to New York in August 2014, Nat has been nominated for two BroadwayWorld Regional Awards for his performance as Jerry Lee Lewis in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Million Dollar Quartet, Directed by Hunter Foster, for Best Lead Actor and Best Vocal Performance.  He has also been heard in Pasek and Paul’s new musical Dear Evan Hansen, which premiered at the Arena Theatre in Washington DC.  Other credits include: Henry (Next to Normal), Moritz (Spring Awakening), Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), Rocky (The Rocky Horror Show), Feste (12th Night), Flute (A Midsummer Nights Dream), and Ralph (Lord of the Flies.)  Not only has he written a few musicals that have had developmental productions, and Equity readings, but he has also released a debut album, entitled Fly More Than You Fall.  www.natzegree.com

Tickets $20 GA/$25 Premium

Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus
Peter Shannon, Artistic Director & Conductor
Dr. Matt Caine, Chorusmaster
Erica Gabriel, 2018 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist

It’s that time again! Come ring-a-ling and sing-along as we celebrate the season like only the Philharmonic can. Along with the stunning American Traditions Competition Gold Medalist Erica Gabriel, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus present your favorite holiday tunes. Happy Holidays from YOUR Savannah Philharmonic!\

Tickets $25-$80

Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra
Peter Shannon, Artistic Director & Conductor
Erica Gabriel, 2018 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist
Savannah Children’s Choir

It wouldn’t be the holidays without family and Holiday Pops with the Savannah Philharmonic! Our annual one-hour family matinee features your favorite holiday classics, sing-along melodies, and an appearance by the beloved Savannah Children’s Choir. Join in the fun as we dazzle and delight!

Tickets $15

Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus
Peter Shannon, Artistic Director & Conductor
Dr. Matt Caine, Chorusmaster
Erica Gabriel 2018 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist

It’s that time again! Come ring-a-ling and sing-along as we celebrate the season like only the Philharmonic can. Along with the stunning American Traditions Competition Gold Medalist Erica Gabriel, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus present your favorite holiday tunes. Happy Holidays from YOUR Savannah Philharmonic!

Tickets $25-$80

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

A holiday spectacular with John Morris Russell featuring all your festive holiday favorites, our HHSO Chorus, and the 2018 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner, Maggie Kasinger, joined by 2013 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist, Kimberly Hawkey.

$30/$45/$55

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas

A holiday spectacular with John Morris Russell featuring all your festive holiday favorites, our HHSO Chorus, and the 2018 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner, Maggie Kasinger, joined by 2013 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist, Kimberly Hawkey.

$30/$45/$55

--Joshua Carswell, 2012 winner of the American Traditions Competition, is a frequent performer of commercial music, musical theatre and opera. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Carswell graduated from Elon University with a Bachelors in Vocal Performance, garnering the university’s prestigious Presser Music Scholar award. He has been a featured soloist in both Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium and on the Grand Ole’ Opry. Joshua has performed along side the Greensboro Opera, Cape Cod Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic as well as the North Carolina Symphony. He currently resides in Nashville, TN where, in addition to his active touring schedule, he works as a session musician and vocal coach. Mr. Carswell’s exceptional interpretive skill has garnered national attention touring the country with top-ten Billboard charting group the Annie Moses Band. 

Joshua has recently been busy in theaters across the nation performing his solo show entitled The Monet of Melody. Joshua's breathtaking agility creates a signature sound, singing pop originals, folk melodies, and stunning interpretations of beloved American classics with creative aplomb. It's a colorful curation from Johnny Mercer to Hank Williams. His debut album “Debonair” as well as a new "Live" album are available on ManAlive Records.

He is set to release his brand new original album "Innerspace" spring of 2019.

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Rebecca "Bex" Odorisio left Philly for New York at the age of eighteen to study at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Since earning her B.F.A., she has worked her away across a wide theatrical spectrum, performing everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim to Strayhorn.

Rebecca, now living in Manhattan, places equal emphasis on musical, comedic, and dramatic pursuits. She is the recipient of the 2015 and 2016 Ben Tucker Jazz Award and the 2016 Johnny Mercer Award from the American Traditions Competition, the 2015 All-Star Champion of the Cabaret Showdown, and a proud member of America's Sweethearts, an all-female trio that performs in the style of the Andrews Sisters. More info at Rebecca Odorisio - actor / singer / theater-maker

————————————————————————————————————————————————————Kim Steiner, a local Savannah pianist and collaborator is on faculty at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), and serves as music director at the Savannah campus. Before taking on a faculty position at SCAD, Mr. Steiner worked as a music director and pianist in New York City and regionally, at prestigious theatres such as the Riverside Theatre (FL), Maltz Jupiter and the John W. Engeman Theatre. He has music directed The Fantasticks, The World Goes Round and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (award winner for best music direction).

Tickets $20 GA/$25 Premium BUY TICKETS HERE

The Fourth Annual Johnny Mercer Birthday Celebration, a benefit for the American Traditions Vocal Competition features musical performances, dinner, drinks, dancing and will present the ATC’s KIMMY award to composer, music director and public speaker, David Friedman.

Hors D’oeuvres begin at 6:30pm with dinner service beginning at 7:30pm

Performances by 2012 Gold Medalist Joshua Carswell, 3 time finalist Rebecca Odorisio and 2014 Gold Medalist Mikki Sodergren

Instrumentalists include David Duckworth, Alisha Duckworth and Billy Hoffmann

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Entertainment will include contestant sponsorship opportunities, live music and a live auction, including a Tiffani Taylor original!

Individual tickets $100 (FMV $55) and tables for $1,0000.

All proceeds benefit the American Traditions Vocal Competition, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization.

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Kimberly Hawkey is a singer, dreamer, lyricist and song revivalist, from New York State.  Floating between New York City, the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains, she paints a time-defying soundscape using her crystal-clear voice across familiar and original melodies; at times soaring and whimsical; at times brassy and witty - but rarely without an element of surprise.  A modern experience of new and old, audiences can expect to hear a thoughtfully curated blend of vaudeville, hot jazz, folk music, cabaret and contemporary jazz flowing seamlessly through the ages.
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Born and raised in Israel, Assaf Gleizner has been working as a composer, MD, orchestrator, and arranger both in NYC and around the world for the past 10 years. Some of Assaf's favorite credits include Stephen Schwartz's 70th Birthday Celebration (with Renée Fleming, ATC Judge Andrew Lippa, and TONY® Winners Lindsay Mendez and Ben Platt), composing the original scores of Katdashians, Friends: The Musical Parody, Full House: The Musical Parody, and the highly anticipated The Office: The Musical Parody.  Mr. Gleizner also served as arranger and orchestrator for Arts for Autism, a benefit at the Gershwin Theatre, featuring TONY®-winner Kelli O'Hara (The King And I, Bridges of Madison County, Cosi Fan Tutte), Julia Murney (Wicked) and Christopher Jackson (Hamilton).
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ATC on Tybee is a new concert series and collaboration between the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) and the Tybee Post Theater.  The concert series will feature performances by ATC performers.  Ms. Hawkey is the 2013 ATC Gold Medalist and she will be accompanied by ATC pianist Assaf Gleizner on Tybee Post Theater's beautiful Steinway grand piano.

Tickets $20 GA/$20 Premium

The five finalists will compete for the Gold Medal - $12,000 and a paid contract with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra.  Special awards including the Ben Tucker Jazz Award, the Sherrill Milnes American Opera Award, the Johnny Mercer Award, the Semifinal Round Richard Chambless' People's Choice Award and others will be distributed, resulting in almost $40,000 in prize money being given to the incredible singers we have hosted in Savannah all week.  This is the round not to miss- the performance begins at 8pm on Friday, February 23, 2018!  Tickets are available for purchase below.

The Judges of ATC 2018 present a masterclass that is free and open to the public.

The second group of 2018 Semifinalists compete with their second programs of three eclectic and varied American songs.  Purchase of a Day Pass allows you to come and go throughout both Rounds I and II.  Following this round, the Judges will decide upon the five Finalists of the 25th Annual American Traditions Vocal Competition.  Tickets are available for purchase below.

The final group of seven Quarterfinalists face off with their starting programs of three eclectic and varied American songs.  Purchase of a Day Pass allows you to come and go throughout both Rounds III and IV.  Following this round, the 12 ATC Semifinalists will be named by the Judges.  Tickets are available for purchase below.

The third group of seven Quarterfinalists face off with their starting programs of three eclectic and varied American songs.  Purchase of a Day Pass allows you to come and go throughout both Rounds III and IV.  Tickets are available for purchase below.

The second group of seven Quarterfinalists face off with their starting programs of three eclectic and varied American songs.  Purchase of our Day Pass allows you to come and go throughout both Rounds I and II.  Tickets are available for purchase below.

The first seven Quarterfinalists face off with their starting programs of three eclectic and varied American songs.  Purchase of a Day Pass allows you to come and go throughout both Rounds I and II.  Tickets are available for purchase below.

Our 2018 Judges will perform the music of their diverse careers as they share anecdotes about their lives and experiences.  Tickets are available for purchase below.

Performers from New York and Savannah come together for a public performance, following a week of performing in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools.  They will share their experiences of making music with and for local students, share favorite musical styles and raise money to continue the American Traditions Vocal Competition's Education efforts.

Student tickets are free, adults are $10.

Performers include Dr. Christopher Jordan, Rebecca Flaherty, Jim Wann, Maria Failla, Assaf Gleizner and current ATC Artistic Director, Mikki Sodergren.

American Traditions Vocal Competition’s 3rd Annual Johnny Mercer Gala celebrates the birthday of Mr. Johnny Mercer, and features a gourmet dinner, dancing and dazzling entertainment by three ATC Gold Medal winners!   Performers will include 2013 Gold Medalist Kimberly Hawkey, 2014 Gold Medalist and ATC Artistic Director, Mikki Sodergren, and 2016 Gold Medalist Michael Maliakel.  These extraordinary performers will be accompanied by Savannah musicians David Duckworth, piano, Alisha Duckworth, bass, and Billy Hoffman, drums.

As a special addition to this year’s birthday celebration, ATC will be presenting the first-ever “Kimmie Award” to the individual the honor is named after – 2001 Gold Medalist Kim Michael Polote.  This award, which is intended to recognize ambassadors of American music, is a new tradition for the ATC.  Polote, who has been called “Savannah’s Own Fabulous Vocalist” is the only Savannah native to win the ATC Gold Medal to date.  She was born and raised in Savannah, graduating from St. Vincent’s Academy, and has continued to entertain local and tourist audiences since the age of 7.  ATC is pleased to recognize Kim’s many years of supporting and promoting the ATC and American music.

The Johnny Mercer Gala will take place at the Plantation Club at The Landings, with members/cash bar cocktails and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:30 p.m. and a three-course, gourmet dinner with dancing and entertainment to follow.   Attendees will also have the opportunity to sponsor an ATC quarterfinalist contestant, and participate in the 50/50 raffle.  Tickets are $100 per plate and $1,000 for a table of ten.  A portion of the proceeds ($45) is a charitable contribution, and will help bring guest artists into local schools and further ATC’s outreach initiative for teaching great American music to children in Savannah.  Tickets can be purchased below either as a single ticket or by purchasing a full table. 

The application deadline is tonight at 10pm EST.  GET THOSE APPS IN!

Applications for the 25th Annual American Traditions Competition will open today.