ABOUT
Our Vision
Cultural equity for young singers in New Orleans. NVNO envisions accessible, high-quality vocal music education for all students in New Orleans public schools. We strive to inspire creativity, nurture self-expression, and build a strong sense of community among our singers. By connecting our students with local artists and relevant narratives, we aim to develop the whole artist, cultivating not only their musical talents but also their leadership and communication skills.
Our Mission
New Voices New Orleans (NVNO) engages singers throughout the city’s public schools in dynamic performances that unlock creativity, embolden self-expression, and empower civic voice. Since 2021, NVNO has prioritized movement training and storytelling within vocal music education, fostering literacy in music and command in performance. Through our innovative approach, singers become culture-bearers for New Orleans, deeply rooted in intentional community.
Our Values
Creativity
Expression
Belonging
Empathy
Meet the Team
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Founder & DirectorA conductor, voice teacher, and administrator based in New Orleans, LA. Trey officially founded New Voices New Orleans (NVNO) in 2023, after two years of successful pilot programs. Trey has held positions at KIPP Central City Primary (Music Teacher), Boston Children’s Chorus (Conductor and Manager of Educational Programs), Tulane University (Lecturer), Boston University (Lecturer), Endicott College (Instructor of Voice), JourneySongs Hospice Choir (Music Director), and United Parish in Brookline (Assistant Director of Music). He maintains membership in American Choral Directors Association, Louisiana Music Educators Association, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. A native of Dallas, TX, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music (voice) from Southern Methodist University and a Masters of Sacred Music (choral conducting) from Boston University.
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Principal Choreographer
Krystal Holmes is a 3rd year Dance Enrichment Teacher at KIPP Central City Primary. Dancing since she was 5 years old, Krystal has trained in Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, African, Contemporary, Horton, and Breakdancing. Krystal danced for “FAME” legend Debbie Allen in 4 productions in Baton Rouge from 2010-2013. From there, she went on to dance in the Super Bowl 50 with Beyoncé in the Halftime Show. Krystal competed as a gold star dance team member at her alma mater, Xavier University.
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Pianist
Olga Brockett graduated from Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music with a master’s degree in Choral conducting and has directed multiple intergenerational choral groups both Russia and the United States. Olga has enjoyed being a part of the NOLA classical musicians community since 2015. She maintains a large private piano/voice studio, works as a pianist at Loyola and Xavier Universities, and performs as a collaborative pianist with opera singers, instrumentalists and choirs. She was the Director of Voices of New Orleans Choir, a large community choir, from 2018 to 2023 and serves as an organist at St. Charles Ave. Baptist Church.
Board of Directors
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(2023 — Present)
Korbin is the Principal at KIPP Central City Primary, an NVNO Parent, and a Founding Member of NVNO’s Board of Directors. -
(2023 — Present)
Joey is the Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator for The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans, and a Founding Member of NVNO’s Board of Directors. -
(2024 — Present)
Diana is a CPA and Founder of the Brown Ribbon Exchange. -
(2023 — Present)
Spencer is the Director of Research at Aequitas Investment Advisors, LLC, and a Founding Member of NVNO’s Board of Directors. -
(2023 — Present)
Yulia is an Attorney at Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling LLC, and a Founding Member of NVNO’s Board of Directors. -
(2024 — Present)
Irene is Associate Professor of Music Education at Berklee College of Music. -
(2024 — Present)
Vincent is President of the Urban Land Institute Foundation. -
(2023 — Present)
Rebecca is the General Manager at Ruby Slipper, an NVNO Parent, and a Founding Member of NVNO’s Board of Directors.