Arizona Wind Symphony
Tempe, AZ
Guest Artists
2026-2027
Christopher Creviston
saxophone
Christopher Creviston, called “one of the world’s top saxophone artists” (Audiophile Audition), with “the personality and fingers of a first-rate soloist” (American Record Guide) and “subtle, perceptive phrasing, and flawless control of vibrato” (Fanfare Magazine), has played venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Paisley Park and the Apollo Theater. As a soloist, and with the Capitol Quartet, Creviston has been featured with bands and orchestras across the US, including the Baltimore, Indianapolis, and National Symphony Orchestras. He has appeared in concert with many jazz artists, including Wycliff Gordon, Jon Faddis, Bobby Shew, Bob Mintzer, Wayne Bergeron, Peggy Cone, and Marvin Stamm. He has also had the pleasure of working with pop performers such as Crystal Gayle, Billy Porter, Ben Vereen, and Bob Hope. In demand as a recitalist and clinician, he performs regularly with the Capitol Quartet, and in duos with pianist Hannah Gruber Creviston, guitarist Oren Fader, and harpist Frances Duffy. Dr. Creviston currently serves on the faculty at Arizona State University and has held positions at the Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam), the Greenwich House of Arts (New York City), the University of Windsor (Canada), and the University of Michigan.
Andrea Will, Robyn Pitman,
Paul Nicosia, John Pierce Kraft
vocal quartet artists
Andrea Will, Soprano, is a versatile performer whose work spans opera, musical theatre, and concert repertoire. Favorite operatic roles include Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos, the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute, Norina in Don Pasquale, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, and the title role in The Merry Widow. Equally at home in musical theatre, her credits include Marian in The Music Man (Best Actress in a Musical nomination), as well as performances in The Sound of Music, Cinderella, and Menken’s A Christmas Carol. Concert appearances include soprano solos in Poulenc’s Gloria, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Handel’s Messiah, as well as First Fairy in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Most recently, she appeared with the Arizona Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) at the PRISMS Contemporary Music Festival. As a soloist, she has appeared with organizations including Arizona Opera, Phoenix Symphony, Ballet Victoria, Salzburg Opera Ensemble, Broadway Palm West, and Showtune Productions. She serves on the voice faculty at Arizona State University, where she teaches singers in opera, musical theatre, and popular styles.
Robyn Pitman is thrilled to return to perform with the Arizona Wind Symphony. She has performed in the Regional Tours of Brigadoon (Fiona), Music Man (Mrs. Squires, Marian U/S), and Legally Blonde (Elle's Mom, Judge). Some of her favorite Regional Theater roles include Marian (Music Man), Irene (Hello Dolly), Annabel (Lucky Stiff), Portia (Cinderella), Georgie (Full Monty), Martha (1776), Rapunzel (Into the Woods), and Alice (Titanic), to name a few.
Paul Nicosia, American tenor, most recently appeared as the Tenor soloist in Prescott Chorale's performance of Puccini's Messa di Gloria. Prior to that, Paul was the Tenor soloist for Yavapai College's performances of Handel's Messiah and alongside Quartz Ensemble for their production of Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn. Paul has sung the tenor solo in Arizona Musicfest’s performance of Joseph Haydn's The Creation and he has previously performed on the stages of Opera in the heights as Tamino in their production of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and U of A Opera’s La Hija de Rappaccini as Giovanni. Previous engagements with Arizona Opera include Telemachus in their production of Hercules vs Vampires and Danny in Arizona Lady. Other notable engagements include Tonio in Donizetti’s La fille du régiment and the tenor soloist in Saint-Saëns’s Requiem.
John Pierce Kraft is an Arizona based opera singer and actor with over 30 years of music experience. He was born in Connecticut, received his Bachelor’s at DePauw University in Indiana, and his Master’s in opera at Arizona State University. John is a Principal Artist with Valley Opera, most recently as Dr. Dulcamara in Elixir of Love, regularly performs with the Euphony Ensemble, and has previously performed with Arizona Opera, Prescott Pops Symphony, Arizona State University as a guest artist, and is thrilled to be returning to perform with the Arizona Wind Ensemble. He can be heard in Starry Night Productions' The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as the Tin Woodman, available through Soundbooth Theater.
Jaden Frescas
clarinet
Jaden Frescas, clarinetist, is an El Paso native who earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. She studied under J.M. Nohe and James Logan, developing a passion for musical performance and education. Jaden performs with the Arizona Wind Symphony and Arizona Winds, where she enjoys collaborating with fellow musicians and sharing music with audiences throughout the community. In addition to her musical pursuits, she serves as a Senior General Manager for Papa John's, overseeing three locations in the West Valley. Jaden is winner of this season’s Call for Soloists.
Arizona’s Own 108th Army Front Line
jazz combo
The Arizona Army National Guard's "108th Army Band" Front Line Jazz Combo is pleased to return for its second appearance with the Arizona Wind Symphony. They are stationed at Papago Park Military Reservation (Phoenix). This thrilling combo consists of citizen soldiers from various professions including musicians, teachers, students, police officers, and small business owners. As part of the 108th Army Band, they also display a wide range of musical talents, performing not only with traditional concert and ceremonial band instruments but also in various ensembles, both large and small.
Antonio Lozano
vocalist
Antonio Lozano returns for his third collaboration with the Arizona Wind Symphony. He is a dedicated educator and arts leader with deep roots in Tempe, Arizona. He has spent over 20 years teaching in Arizona’s public schools, including Tempe High School, where he served as the Director of Bands. His commitment to student engagement and performance excellence is reflected in his role on the Arizona Band Directors Association (ABODA) Board of Directors. In July 2025, Lozano has expanded his impact into the arts through his current position as Artistic Director of the Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus. His dual career in education and the arts reflects a lifelong passion for music, mentorship, and community engagement.