Step into the golden glow of Broadway’s most beloved era, where romance, humor, and inspiration come alive through timeless song. My Favorite Things invites you on a journey filled with laughter, tenderness, and melodies that never fade.
At the heart of today’s program are husband-and-wife duo Julianne and Nathaniel Olson, whose harmonies weave stories of love and joy with warmth and wit. At the piano, Wade Dingman adds depth and sparkle, bringing Broadway’s unforgettable spirit to life.
Together, these artists offer an afternoon of music that celebrates everything we cherish about the stage—soaring melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and the simple joy of song. Prepare to be charmed, inspired, and reminded of why Broadway’s golden age continues to shine.
Julianne & Nathaniel Olson vocals - Julianne holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts with a Cognate in Vocal Pedagogy from The University of North Carolina in Greensboro. In addition, Julianne also holds voice degrees from Boston Conservatory, New Jersey City University, and Indiana University. Nathaniel holds degrees from Wheaton College, Indiana University Bloomington, UNC Greensboro, and Central Washington University.
Nathaniel and Julianne, husband and wife, have performed all over the world in their musical career together.
Nathaniel is currently Assistant Principal and Choir Director at Lynden Christian High School, part-time faculty for Lee University Online, and a member of the 208th Army Reserve Band. Julianne runs a full private voice studio of professionals and aspiring singers online and in Lynden, WA.
Wade Dingman piano
Wade Dingman is a multi-faceted performer, coach, and accompanist. He started building his broad record of organ performance experience following his postgraduate organ studies at Pacific Lutheran University where he was one of four organists chosen nationally to perform in the international symposium The Organ in the New Millenium. He holds a Master of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Notre Dame and Germany's highest degree in Organ Performance from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Rostock, Germany. Equally at home as organist, pianist, or vocal accompanist, Wade has performed extensively in the Pacific Northwest and throughout Europe, in venues such as St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland; Marienkirche, Stralsund, Germany; Yorkminster, England; Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria; American Embassy in Berlin, Germany; Italy, Hungary, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, Bellingham Festival of Music, Pacific Northwest Opera, North Carolina and New York.
A native of Washington State, Wade is a graduate from Western Washington University who holds degrees in both Piano and French. He furthered his studies in piano, vocal accompanying and opera coaching in Salzburg and Graz, Austria; and has worked in Austria, Germany and Italy as a vocal coach, language coach and accompanist. He currently serves as Principal Organist at University Presbyterian Church in Seattle.