Antonio Jarvey –
Managing Director of OMA Orchestra
Antonio Jarvey is an arts administrator and musician with experience spanning orchestra operations, artist management, fundraising, and education programs. He has held roles with the Montana Youth Symphony, National YoungArts Foundation, TVK Productions, and Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Antonio has coordinated artist residencies, international tours, competitions, and large-scale performances while working with renowned artists including Hilary Hahn, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Sir Donald Runnicles. He holds degrees in Music Performance from the University of Montana and Northwestern University and is passionate about connecting artists, audiences, and communities.
To contact Antonio please email him at antonio@oma.live
Isabelle M. Pearson –
Managing Director of OMA Choirs
Isabelle M. Pearson is a performer, composer, and arts administrator whose work spans music, interdisciplinary collaboration, and arts programming. She has worked with the Montana International Choral Festival and created Art and the Ecosystem, an event exploring the intersection of art and the environment. As a composer and performer, she brings experience in ensemble coordination, concert planning, and production. She holds degrees from the University of Montana and James Madison University and is currently completing a PhD at the University of Oregon. Isabelle is passionate about fostering connections among artists and communities around the world and believes in music’s power to bring people together.
To contact Isabelle please email her at isabelle@oma.live
Deke Sharon –
Artistic Director Special Projects for OMA
The Father of Contemporary A Cappella
About Deke
Career Highlights
“The human voice is the most powerful instrument on earth. When we sing together, we don’t just make music—we create connection, build community, and touch something deeply human in ourselves and our listeners.”
Oliver S. Stark –
Symphony Conductor
Oliver Stark is an Australian conductor, euphonium player, and educator based in Chicago. He is currently completing a Master of Music in Wind Conducting at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, studying with Dr. Robert Taylor, Dr. Shawn Vondran, and Mr. Daniel J. Farris. He previously earned a Master of Music in Euphonium Performance at Bienen under Gene Pokorny and Matthew Gaunt, following his Bachelor of Music at the University of Western Australia.
Stark currently works as a Graduate Assistant for Northwestern’s Department of Bands. In this role, Stark works with the Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Northwestern ‘Wildcat’ Marching Band. He is the Founder of the Chicago Wind Collective, and Musical Director of the Chicago Brass Choir. Stark was previously founder and conductor of Western Australia’s first youth brass band in over sixty years, and a Brass and Band teacher throughout Perth’s private school programs. Stark remains committed to building community through music, connecting the Northwestern Bands to over four hundred schools in Chicago as Outreach Coordinator.
As a euphonium soloist, and S.E Shires Rising Artist, Stark has won the 2025 Northwestern Concerto-Aria Competition and placed 3rd in the 2025 United States Pershing’s Own Collegiate Solo Competition. He has performed with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and appeared as guest soloist with the Northwestern Symphonic Band, U.W.A Wind Orchestra and W.A Brass Band.
To contact Oliver please email him at oliver@oma.live