Bruce Meadows
Bruce is always honored to return to the stage with Alabama Winds. His previous stage appearances include many years aboard Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Seabourn Cruise Line as lead and featured vocalist. He was a Featured Soloist and ensemble Member in the National Tour of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He’s performed on stage throughout the Midwest and Southeast including regional productions of Annie, Jesus Christ superstar, Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, and in the World Premier Cast of “I Dream” at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. When not on stage, his creativity is utilized as Colorguard Director/visual consultant for many marching band programs, and indoor colorguard programs in Georgia and Alabama. He is currently on staff with the Southern Association For Performance Arts: SAPA, as the Announcer for all indoor Winterguard performances. In previous years, he was the featured Vocalist with the University of Alabama, Million Dollar Band for their annual Veteran's Day tribute during halftime at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While at home in Georgia, he has joined prestigious ensembles such as Georgia Wind Symphony and Tara Winds as a featured vocalist, but always feels like “family” when sharing the stage with the talent and musicianship of Alabama Winds! Happy Holidays y’all!~
Kaelyn Hester
Kaelyn Hester is a native of Gadsden, AL where she now serves as an elementary music teacher in Gadsden City Schools. She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a degree in Vocal Music Education. During her time at JSU, she had the privilege of performing in lead soprano roles in the Jacksonville Opera Theatre’s productions of Cosi fan Tutte, Die Fledermaus, The Gondoliers, and A Hand of Bridge. She was also a member of The Marching Southerners, A Cappella Choir, and Chamber Singers. While competing, Kaelyn was awarded the Penelope Cunningham Scholarship (first place in the voice category) as well as the overall competition winner (Walter Sechriest Award) given by the Birmingham Music Club Guild. She also won First Place in the college division for young women at the Alabama NATS competition. When Kaelyn is not teaching or singing, she enjoys volunteering at church and spending time with her husband, Graham. After attending Alabama Winds’ concerts for the past 11 years, she is thrilled to perform with this amazing group for the first time!