Accompaniment with Holly S.

A native of Potomac, Md., Holly Shockey grew up performing in musicals and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Holly spent a number of years performing in local theatres, performing such roles as Maria from West Side Story, Christine in Phantom of The Opera, Sister Leo in Nunsense, and Julie Jordan from Carousel, to name a few. Holly is proud to say that after 20 years, Holly is a retired veteran from The United States Army Band where she spent 20 years performing all over the world. Holly has been teaching voice and performing privately for over 25 years. Holly has sung backup for Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones, Martina Mcbride, Will Smith, Don Mclean, Usher, Bono, Foreigner, Kathy Mattea, Wayne Newton, Kenny Loggins, Sylvia McNair and Dolly Pardon. Holly also sings as the top soprano in the group www.uptownvocaljazzquartet.com. They have two albums out and are working on a Christmas album to be released next year.