Stuart Chafetz is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Columbus Symphony and the newly appointed Principal Pops Conductor of the Chautauqua and Marin Symphonies. Chafetz, a conductor celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence, is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent and this season Chafetz will be on the podium in Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Naples, Philly Pops, Cincinnati Pops and Pittsburgh. He enjoys a special relationship with The Phoenix Symphony where he leads multiple programs annually.

He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for twenty years, Chafetz would also conduct the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Symphony and Pops. He's led numerous Spring Ballet performances at the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
In the summers, Chafetz spends his time at the Chautauqua Institution, where he conducts the annual Fourth of July and Opera Pops.

Chafetz makes his home near San Francisco, CA, with his wife Ann Krinitsky. Chafetz holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s from the Eastman School of Music.

Ms. Reiber’s versatility allows her to play a wide range of roles and sing in many styles. Classically trained with a BFA in Vocal Performance and a minor in Acting from Western Washington University, Ms. Reiber has the ability to belt out such roles as Maureen in the National Tour of RENT, perform more legit roles such as Rose Stopnick in Tony Kushner’s Caroline or Change at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN and sooth audiences with her sultry jazz voice as Betty Haynes in the classic White Christmas at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, PA. Other favorite regional performances include the quirky, outlandish Connie Bradshaw in the World Premiere performance of Tales of the City at A.C.T. in San Francisco singing the music of the Scissor Sisters as well as Cathy in Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Turn Back O Man in Godspell at the Paper Mill Playhouse and Amneris in AIDA (Henry Award Best Supporting Actress) at The Arvada Center.

Ms. Reiber has performed as a soloist with symphonies across the world including the Korean Symphony in the Olympic Hall in Seoul, Korea. She also wowed audiences with her stunning rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Dodgers Stadium.

As a singer/songwriter Ms. Reiber has conceived and performed numerous solo shows in New York, but most recently her greatest solo achievement to date is releasing her Debut Solo Album Love Travels released in April of 2012. Recorded at the legendary Avatar Studios, the album is a fusion of Broadway, pop, folk, and R&B/soul.

Originally from Northern California, Bryce Ryness began his professional career in a seemingly inauspicious way – as a business major at the University of Southern California and member of the collegiate a cappella group The SoCal VoCals. Somehow, through many a winding road, that parlayed its way into a multi-decade career boasting 5 Broadway shows, 12 television appearances, 7 Off-Broadway shows, 3 cast albums, 2 personal albums, and playing more than 50 cities on two different National tours.

Most recently on Broadway, he starred as the terrifying ‘Miss Trunchbull’ in the record-breaking, final company of Matilda, thrilling audiences and garnering critical praise for his unique interpretation of an extraordinary character. Also on Broadway; HAIR (2009 Tony Award Winning Revival), FIRST DATE, LEAP OF FAITH, and the hilarious LEGALLY BLONDE: The Musical.

He’s been principal soloist with the Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. He makes his home in Pasadena, CA with his wife and 3 kids. He also does custom woodworking, specializing in treehouses! Check out his portfolio on Instagram @rynesswoodworking