Allison Z. Lloyd (soprano) has had an exciting career performing and recording Early Music and 20th century compositions. Allison was a founding member of Bimbetta which specializes in combining Baroque music with contemporary theatrical interpretations. As a soloist, she has recorded and performed in the United States and Europe with Bimbetta [d'Note label], the Medieval ensemble Altramar [Dorian], and Paul Hillier's Theatre of Voices [Harmonia Mundi]. In 1996, Allison had the honor of performing the debut of minimalist, Steve Reich's composition, "Proverb" at the Lincoln Center in New York. Subsequently, she toured with the Steve Reich Ensemble and recorded "Proverb" for the Nonesuch label. She has performed locally with the chamber ensemble, American Baroque, and the chorus of the American Bach Soloists. Allison can also be heard on several Focus label recordings including the popular Hildegard von Bingen: The Lauds of St. Ursula. She holds a Masters of Music degree from the Early Music Institute of Indiana University. Currently, Allison utilizes her vocal, keyboard, percussion and medieval harp skills in Orff Schulwerk classes for elementary school children and in the music education of young children and their parents as a licensed Music Together ® teacher.