There are many reasons why I’m incredibly proud to be singing with my hometown opera to open their season, but one very special reason is to share the stage with the fabulous chorus here, one of whom is a Marine who served a tour in Iraq, Richard Gibson. He is very active in a group called Heroes’ Voices, which employs music in the healing process upon their return from the front lines. – Please consider making a donation of time, money, or intent to Heroes’ Voices.