Since its 1997 incarnation, the collective has included over three hundred members, many of which have become industry professionals. A few of its notable members include the following: •
Pia Toscano, finalist on
American Idol. •
Dan Romer, composer known for the score to
Beasts of the Southern Wild. •
Bridget Kelly, New York based R&B musician. •
India Carney, Season 8 of The Voice. •
Azealia Banks, pop singer. •
Wynter Gordon, pop songwriter and performer. •
Rachel Zevita, contestant on Season 10 of American Idol. •
Qaasim Middleton, guitarist for
The Naked Brothers Band. •
Marcus Gilmore, prodigal jazz drummer and member of pianist
Vijay Iyer's trio. •
Adam O'Farrill, jazz trumpet player and son of pianist
Arturo O'Farrill. • ==References==