Illinois Conservatory for the Arts Gala 2026 (February 21, 2026) - Orchestrator, Arranger, MD/Conductor

Illinois Conservatory for the Arts -
2026 Gala “A Night of BRoadway”

MUSIC DEPARTMENT
MD/Conductor: Matthew Croft
Piano: Kailey Rockwell
Bass: Evan Levine
Guitars: Dan Peters
Drums: Trevor Maliborski
Violins: Michele Lekas (CM), Brandom Lamm, Rachel Handlin, Inger Carle
Violas: Mason Spencer, Hannah Lamm
Celli: Mark Lekas, Mike Beert
Horn: Pete Jirousek
Trumpets: Roger Ingram, David Katz
Trombone: Luke Malewicz
Reeds: Matt Wifler, Ken Partyka
Harp: Lillian Lau
Percussion: Anna Desfor

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Christine Sherril
Michael Longoria
Eden Espinosa
Joaquina Kalukango
Kecia Lewis
Samantha Pauly

The 2026 ICA Gala Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Croft, performs the “Overture” for the evening’s concert, arranged & orchestrated by Matthew Croft.