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Gayle Bisesi (Educator, Professional Vocalist, Composer and Voiceover Artist) has been teaching and singing professionally for over 25 years. As a performer, she has had the honor of sharing the stage with Patti Austin, New York Voices, John Pizzarelli, and Clark Terry, among others. On the international circuit, her singing has taken her to such places as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, North Sea Jazz Festival in The Netherlands, Ontario Jazz Festival, France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, as well as New York City. Gayle is also the recipient of the prestigious Downbeat Award for Best Jazz Vocalist. As an educator at Elmhurst College, Gayle is the Director of “Blue” vocal jazz ensemble, teaches private jazz voice lessons and is the Director of Music Admission. This Summer, at Elmhurst College, she will be offering a 4 day voice camp called “Vocal Voyage” - Explore singing through the musical genres - Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater and Pop. Learn vocal technique and how to apply it to different styles.”