NC Sings 2026!

Liana Salinas is a dynamic music educator and entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida. She serves as the Artistic Director of the Miami Children’s Chorus (MCC), an organization she has been a part of for 25 years. Having grown up in the chorus, she knows firsthand the power of choral singing and the beautiful community it fosters. In 2023, she proudly shared this message on national television during her interviews on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Under her leadership, MCC has built upon its 60-year legacy with a fresh approach that embraces contemporary styles and skills such as jazz and songwriting.

Ms. Salinas is also the CEO and Founder of My Music Match, a company that connects students with teachers for private lessons in Miami, New York, and virtually all over the world. She understands that finding the right teacher can shape a child’s future. My Music Match also partners with schools to offer supportive classes for music programs and books musicians for live events and festivals.

A sought-after conductor, Ms. Salinas has recently led the ACDA Eastern Region Middle School Honor Choir (2024), the Miami-Dade Superintendent’s Middle School Honor Choir (2024), the Broward County Elementary Honor Choir (2025), and the ACDA Western Region Youth Unchanged Voices Honor Choir (2026). She has commissioned works from esteemed composers, including Rollo Dilworth, Maria A. Ellis, Cristian Grases, Melissa Dunphy, and David Brunner. Additionally, she has had the honor of collaborating with renowned artists such as Manuel Turizo, Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes, Paquito D'Rivera, Willie Chirino, Emilio and Gloria Estefan.

By fostering a love for music, Ms. Salinas empowers young singers to find their voices, ensuring that the joy of choral singing continues to resonate for years to come.

Questions

For any questions regarding NC Sings!, please contact Martha Brown at marthabrown.voices@gmail.com.