MissKrisMusic

All the musical performances for Taste of the Valley have been made possible by MissKrisMusic.

Kristine Stewart Corbett, known as 'MissKris', is best known for her work with MTV and The Miss American Program. She's a professional in dance (all forms), opera performance, clarinet, piano and composition. Studying in Los Angeles, she grew up as a performer in the L.A. Junior Philharmonic and doing studio work in Burbank and Hollywood where she landed a job as a choreographer and worked for MTV/Viacom. Kristine moved to Utah to be closer to family and continued to study and teach music and dance at BYU, UVU and nearby dance studios. She gave the Miss American program a shot and won state-level awards and trained other competitors, helping them compete at state level and beyond. Now as a consultant for performers in music, dance and pageants, she works from home as an expectant mother and loves her job helping rising stars reach their dreams and discover their potential. She can be found at www.MissKrisMusic.com where you may contact and read more about her, including hearing some of her work.

Taste of the Valley Performer: Constance Jensen

Constance Jensen

Most recently heard singing jazz at The Shops at Riverwoods, Connie Jensen is comfortable performing in a variety of venues. A regular performer at Riverwoods, she is equally at home singing jazz, musical theatre and classical music and has been a featured soloist in concerts in Salt Lake, Park City, and Utah County, as well as in Nevada and California. Connie graduated in May 2011 with a Master's degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Utah and currently teaches voice at Utah Valley University, where she has also been a featured soloist with the Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Wind Symphony.

Fortunate to be singing and teaching, Connie loves doing both and frequently features her students in her concerts at UVU and in the community, where they have opportunities to perform with a jazz combo as well as with versatile accompanist, Aaron Foster.

Working together with some of the best jazz musicians in the area, Connie is putting the finishing touches on her vocal jazz album, due out in 2011. With fresh arrangements by Rich Dixon, the album features new takes on favorite jazz tunes.

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Taste of the Valley Performer: Lauren Layton

Lauren Layton

Lauren was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of music, and has been in love with singing and performing ever since. As an 18 year old high school senior living in Midway, Utah, Lauren dreams of going back to Nashville someday to pursue a career in music after college. She is currently working on getting her original songs recorded and ready to be shared. She is always ecstatic to perform every chance she gets. If you’re in the mood for some chill, acoustic music with a quirky style, come enjoy Lauren’s music. Check her out at www.youtube.com/laurenlayton17 or E-mail her at lauren.layton@yahoo.com.

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Taste of the Valley Performer: Missy Lynn

Missy Lynn

Missy Lynn Nelson grew up loving jazz and everything music. She developed a keen sense for the jazz piano while learning to play. She broke out with solo debut EP "Never Without". Her mix of jazz progression mixed with powerful guitars really gave a new sound to jazz/rock. She added a full band earlier this year. Her website www.missylynnmusic.com contains sample from her solo CD and a link to download it on iTunes.

To see Missy Lynn perform at Taste of the Valley, purchase your tickets here!