10/08/2026
➕Meet the performers of Holy Ground: The Oyster, composed by Danielle Jagelski➕
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Bo Shimmin is a vocalist and tenor from the Pueblo of Acoma whose work spans opera, recital, and contemporary vocal performance. He is committed to expanding the vocal canon and uplifting contemporary Indigenous voices. He frequently collaborates with other composers and is currently developing new operatic works that center Native experiences and histories. A two-time Fulbright grantee to Italy, he has built an international career rooted in both classical training and cultural advocacy.
Performer-composer Damian Norfleet ‘is a gifted improvisational singer, performance artist, actor, and social justice activist who has occupied a rare multi-dimensional space in the performing arts.’ - I Care If You Listen
Lorena Navarro is a percussionist, educator, and composer. She performs regularly as a solo, chamber, and orchestral percussionist. She has had the honor of sharing the stage with members from Sō Percussion, Sandbox Percussion, Bang on a Can All Stars, Akropolis Reed Quintet, and the Parker Quartet. As an educator, Lorena serves as the Visiting Assistant Instructor of Percussion at the University of Central Missouri. As a composer, she explores writing for percussion and mixed chamber ensembles. Her snare drum solo, “toe-ness” will be premiered by Genevieve Hilburn at the 2026 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in November.
