HADAR SPOTLIGHT

Through their dedication and passion, past Hadar scholars have developed into professionals. Here is a showcase of some of our talented alumni.

ALUMNI

JOHNATHAN LEE IVERSON

Johnathan Lee Iverson began his storied career with the world renowned Boys Choir of Harlem. As a performing member of the iconic musical institution, Johnathan circled the globe and crisscrossed the United States. In addition to performing before world leaders and dignitaries, including United States Presidents, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Regan, and Jimmy Carter, as well as, Noble Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, Mr. Iverson has shared the stage with such legendary artist as Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Julie Andrews, Roberta Flack, Perry Cuomo, Kathleen Battle, Shirley Verett, Tony Bennett, and Lena Horne, all before the age of eighteen. More on Johnathan.
TIA ROPER

As a distinguished soloist and freelance musician, Tia Roper has several credits to her name. They include holding the principal flute positions of the New York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, the Boston Civic Symphony Orchestra, and the Pacific Music Festival Orchestra in Japan. She has also won first prize in the 2004-2005 Artists International Debut Recital Award and has received critical acclaim for her Carnegie Hall recital debut. In addition, Dr. Roper performed as a soloist with the Queens Symphony Orchestra and as a member of the New York City Ballet Orchestra, Brooklyn Philharmonic, New England Philharmonic, Long Island Philharmonic, and the Westchester Philharmonic. Read more about Tia.
 
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