Emerald Isle
Recently Kaitlyn has been invited as featured vocalist alongside conductor Sarah Ioannides Hartmann in a captivating collage of song, pipe and dance lovingly assembled by Sarah Ioannides herself — featuring music of Enya, Riverdance, Titanic, and more; she has taken the world by storm with her ethereal, Celtic-tinged vocals. Alongside her is the unique talents of Tony-award winning actor and dancer Trent Kowalik and Tour de Tap, a concerto for orchestra and tap dancer by composer Kim Scharmberg.
Dreams Really Do Come True
Dreams Really Do Come True features the music made famous by the young Judy Garland in the MGM classics of the 30’s and 40’s. With classics like The Trolley Song and Over The Rainbow as well as lesser known gems like In The Valley, Kaitlyn brings her own brand of entertainment and musicianship. Kim Scharnberg’s exiting new arrangements are brought to life by Kaitlyn and her remarkable band.
List of songs currently includes:
The Trolley Song from Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)
Dear Maestro, You Made Me Love You from Broadway Melodies (1938)
In The Valley/Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe from The Harvey Girls (1946)
The Joint Is Really Jumpin’ Down at Symphony Hall from Thousands Cheer (1943)
Somewhere Over The Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz (1939)
All arrangements are for full orchestra and rhythm section by Kim Scharnberg
Also available for rhythm section, trombone and vocalist:
Mr. Monotony written and recorded for (but cut from) Easter Parade (1948)
Kaitlyn has performed Dreams Really Do Come True with:
Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart
Altoona Symphony, Nicholas Palmer
Owensboro Symphony, Nicholas Palmer
Harrisburg Symphony, Stuart Malina
New Hampshire Music Festival, Michael Krajewski
Jacksonville Symphony, Michael Krajewski
Houston Symphony, with Michael Krajewski
Latest review of this production
The Florida Times Union
The highlight of the ‘Judy Garland and the Golden Era’ concert was vocalist Kaitlyn Lusk, who delighted the audience…At a mere 18 years of age, Lusk has a commanding stage presence with the vocal timbre to back up her confidence. Though Lusk has strong control of her rich voice, her playful repartee with the conductor showed that she is foremost an entertainer…For those concerned about the future of the arts and entertainment, Lusk is an auspice of hope. The audience gave her an ovation that drew an encore.
Angela Bussone
Kaitlyn in Concert
Patriotic
America the Beautiful (with optional choir part)
American Anthem (from the Ken Burns WWII documentary)
Amazing Grace
Danny Boy
I Will Always Return from Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimirron
Medley entitled “A Soldier’s Tale” includes:
Hymn for the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan
Sound the Bugle from Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimirron
Go the Distance from Hercules
Pop
Original songs from Kaitlyn’s first CD:
No Looking Back
Trust the Wind
I’m On My Way Home
You Were Meant For Me
I’ll Be Here With You
Hymn Of The Highlands
See Me Through
Holiday
O Holy Night
Carol of the Jingle Bells
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
The Gift
All arrangements are for full orchestra by Kim Scharnberg
Kaitlyn has performed Patriotic, Pops and Winter Holiday concerts with:
Houston Symphony, Star Spangled Spectacular
Hershey Pops, 4th of July
Boston Pops, New Years Eve
Baltimore Symphony, Holiday Concert
Owensboro Symphony, Holiday Concert
Altoona Symphony, Holiday Concert
Jacksonville Symphony, Holiday Concert
New Hampshire Music Festival, Summer Patriotic Concert
Palm Beach Pops, Holiday Concert
