GRAMMY music educator award nominee, Jetro da Silva was born in Rio de Janeiro, in February 28th, 1967. 
Da Silva began his musical training at 12 years old. When Jetro turned 14, he told his dad that he wanted to pursue music seriously. At that time, he started searching for the best music schools in Rio de Janeiro. After studying two years at the Villa Lobos School of Music, he was accepted as a full scholarship at School of Music at UFFJ.

At only 16, Jetro was the sole supporter of his family, playing with world-renowned musicians and his church in Rio de Janeiro. After touring with several Brazilian artists, Jetro moved to Boston to extend his music education at Berklee College of Music, majoring in Music Production and Engineering. Few years later, Da Silva earned his Master of Arts in theological studies at Andover Newton Theological School. His curiosity and desire to learn led him to study Anglican Studies, from where he obtained his graduate diploma. On May of 2015, Mr. Da Silva completed his Doctor in ministry. Da Silva served the prestigious Berklee College of Music for 13 years as Assistant Chair and Professor of the Piano and Ensemble Department. After a short term at Roland Corporation as the Artist Relations Manager, Jetro da Silva joined the California College of Music as a Piano Instructor. As an author and researcher, Da Silva has published two books, “Music and the People of God: Sacred Music and its uses through the Centuries”, and “The Purpose, Power and Politics of Brazilian Christian Liturgy: A Theological and Missiological Analysis of the Life and Music of Father Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia (1767-1830).”

Moreover, talent and professionalism keeps him as one of high demand keyboardist in this country. His experience as keyboardist, producer and arranger has increased his opportunity to work with artists such as: Whitney Houston – 10 years stint including world tours, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Jamie Foxx, Celine Dion, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Emilio Santiago, Walter Beasley, Kevin Toney, Earth Wind and Fire, Pastor Andrae Crouch, The Pointer sisters, Sheila E., Namie Amuro, 
 Bonnie Raitt, Luther Vandross, Kem, Patti Austin, Mary Mary and many others.

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Kelly Wright currently serves a co-anchor on America’s News Headquarters on Saturdays from 4-5 p.m. ET as well as an overnight breaking news anchor based in New York. Wright previously served as a co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend.

Wright was inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Sponsors at Morehouse College for his “Beyond the Dream” series. In April 2007, Wright secured an exclusive sit-down with first lady Laura Bush where she responded to the Virginia Tech massacres, Katrina recovery and the president’s final term. Earlier in 2005, he reported from Tampa, Florida, on the Terri Schiavo right-to-die case. In 2004, Wright spent nearly three months reporting on the developments in Iraq. He was among the first reporters to cover the Abu Ghraib Prison scandal and the subsequent court martial cases held in Baghdad. Wright also spent time embedded with U.S. and British troops, reporting on the military’s humanitarian efforts in Baghdad, Basrah and Mosul and provided coverage on U.S. forces training Iraqi security forces. Additionally, he reported on the historic U.S. handover of sovereignty to Iraq. Beyond Iraq, Wright extensively covered the 2004 presidential election, including the Democratic presidential race, the New Hampshire primary, and the South Carolina primary. In October 2003, he reported live from the Congressional Black Caucus/FNC Democratic presidential candidate debate in Detroit.

Before joining FNC, Wright served as co-anchor of News at Ten at WVBT-TV (FOX) in Norfolk, VA. During his tenure there, he covered a wide range of stories, including a historical event in Benin, West Africa, where African presidents Mathieu Kerekou of Benin, Jerrauld Rawlins of Ghana, and representatives from the United States, England, France and Dominican Republic apologized for their role in slavery.

Previously, Wright served as a weekend news anchor and reporter for WRAL-TV (CBS) in Raleigh, N.C. Wright secured numerous rare interviews, including a 1996 exclusive interview with O.J. Simpson following the criminal court trial.

Wright also served as a general assignment reporter for WWOR-TV (MyNetworkTV) in New York. He reported on numerous high profile newsmakers and events for the station, including John Gotti, Amy Fisher, the Howard Beach and Bensonhurst murder trials and the 1989 Central Park jogger rape case. He began his journalism career in 1977 while serving in the United States Army and has received numerous awards for his reporting, including two local Emmy Awards for his developing, reporting and co-producing a documentary and news series on the transatlantic slave trade.

Wright is a graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Denise Johnson is a 20-year veteran educator, committed to inspiring the world through innovative leadership, community service, and lifelong learning.  Presently teaching English Language Arts at a Clayton County Charter school in Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Johnson’s resume extends from school leader, classroom teacher, instructional coach, writer, and educational consultant to building Academic Solutions and Programs, providing S.T.E.A.M programming and other educational services to independent schools and small businesses. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Morris Brown College, a Master’s degree in Curriculum from Central Michigan University, and Education Leadership certification from the University of West Georgia.  She is currently working on her Educational Doctorate at Baylor University.

Grammy-Nominated Maestro Daniel “D.U.B.” Sapp was born and raised in Augusta, GA. Maestro Sapp is widely known for his musical abilities and for his passion and involvement in music education. At the age of eleven Sapp started playing the trumpet and writing/composing original pieces. He quickly realized that music was his calling, now holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with a minor in Creative Writing. As a professional musician Sapp gigs with his band The Sounds of Brilliance while maintaining a position as one of the Maestros of Music at the James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils where he teaches music theory and performance to children ages 3 – 18. In 2016 Sapp was nominated for the Grammy Music Educators Award while working as the Music Director for three different schools simultaneously.

As a recording artist/producer/songwriter Sapp celebrates the launch of his independent publishing and production company, Brilliant MusiQ. The company’s name was derived from his alias (D.U.B.) for “Don’t Underestimate Brilliance.” Sapp’s musical background spans several genres including classical, jazz, funk, r&b and pop. Naming iconic legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and James Brown as his inspirations, Maestro Daniel Sapp hopes to soon sit amongst the ranks.