“Serendipity brought us together...”
Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America's Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello.
With four successful albums (Sons of Serendip, Christmas: Beyond the Lights, Life + Love, and Mosaic) and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences both nationally and internationally. Their most notable performances include collaborations with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Cynthia Erivo, as well as a performance for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (FXX). In 2019, Sons of Serendip returned to the America’s Got Talent stage, as they were selected to compete in the first ever America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The quartet competed alongside 50 of the winners and finalists from America's Got Talent and Got Talent’s worldwide. In 2020, the group performed for Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision Tour’s closing celebration in Denver, CO, and most recently in 2022, they were invited to be one of the artists representing the United States in Dubai at EXPO 2020.
Micah Christian, a native of Randolph, Massachusetts, became interested in music at an early age. However, it wasn’t until his senior year of high school, when he earned a solo in the Massachusetts Southeastern District Senior Choir, that he realized his potential as a musician. As a freshman at Stonehill College, he decided to follow his passion for music. For the next five years, he spent his summers performing with the Cape Cod-based a cappella group, Hyannis Sound, and his love for music deepened. Alongside Micah's passion for music is his desire to help build a better world. He has volunteered for a year in Honduras, and a month in Calcutta, India with Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. Also, in 2013, after graduating from Boston University with a Master of Divinity, he and his wife volunteered in a rural community in northern Peru for another year. As a member of Sons of Serendip, Micah hopes to inspire others to use their gifts to spread love and build a better world.
Cordaro Rodriguez was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He began teaching himself piano at the age of 10 and became well-versed in several other instruments as well as in music production. He has produced music for several well-known international artists such as Verbal, Kylie Minogue, CREAM, and Def Tech. After graduating from Princeton University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, he spent a year volunteering as an English teacher in Ecuador. He then attended Boston University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 2012. At Boston University he serendipitously reconnected with his childhood friend, Kendall Ramseur, and met his future bandmates -- Mason Morton and Micah Christian. As a member of Sons of Serendip, Cordaro is very grateful to have the opportunity to pursue his love for music.
ROTATING CAST:
Jahmori Simmons is a luminary harpist and producer hailing from the vibrant music scene of Atlanta, Georgia. His versatile career spans the realms of harp performance and contemporary music production, creating a unique tapestry that seamlessly blends classical elegance with contemporary flair. / Since graduating from the esteemed University of Georgia, Simmons’ career highlights have included 26 BRIT certified Silver, Gold, and Platinum singles and albums in the UK, as well as Multi-Platinum Certifications in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, and Poland. Most recently, Simmons’ artistic endeavors reached new heights with his collaboration with Fantasia Barrino and Taraji P. Henson in the 2024 rendition of the film "The Color Purple,” whose producers include Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and Quincy Jones. Simmons showcased his ability to contribute to both the musical and cinematic landscapes, adding a layer of richness to this iconic production. / Whether crafting chart-topping hits, enchanting audiences with the ethereal sounds of the harp, or contributing to cinematic masterpieces, Jahmori Simmons, aka Jay-Mo Dejon, exemplifies the essence of a true artist — while pushing artistic boundaries, and solidifying his place as a groundbreaking force in the world of music and beyond.
Former Members:
Kendall Ramseur is a singer-songwriter, composer, and cellist from Charlotte, North Carolina. To learn more about Kendall, please visit: https://www.kendallramseur.com/
Mason Morton is a freelance harpist and broadcaster from Atlanta, Georgia.
Zachary Brown is a NYC based cellist, born in Far Rockaway, Queens. Zach is both a classically and progressive/improvisation trained cellist. Using the training and experience from both styles, Zach focuses on pushing the boundaries of progressive cello playing in his writing and collaborations. He has been a guest artist and instructor at The Savannah Music Festival, New Directions Cello Festival, Ithaca Summer Music Academy, and Owens College. Performing at classical venues like Carnegie and Lincoln Center, he has also performed with The Turtle Island String Quartet, Terence Blanchard, Queen Latifah, Ashanti, Jadakiss, and numerous Gospel artists such as Tye Tribbet, Hezekiah Walker, Donald Lawrence, and more. Zach also performs regularly on Broadway in the pit of Hadestown and A Beautiful Noise.
Cremaine Booker (also known as ThatCelloGuy), is a Nashville based cellist who has performed extensively in the United States in addition to being a highly accomplished studio cellist. He currently serves as a cellist in the Iris Orchestra and is former principal cellist for the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and The Jackson Symphony. He has made solo appearances with the Opera Birmingham, Des Moines Metropolitan Opera, Trevecca Symphony, Sewanee Symphony, and Roy "Futureman" Wooten's Black Mozart Ensemble. He has performed with the likes of Hans Zimmer, Carrie Underwood, India.Arie, Mickey Guyton, Martina McBride, Jewel, Lindsey Stirling, Michael W. Smith, LeAnn Rhimes, Mike Hicks, and many others. In addition to his live performances he has recorded cello on projects such as The Lion King (2019), Ruined King (2021), Masters of the Air (2023), and Paw Patrol 2 (2023).
Cremaine has performed masterclasses with teachers such as Natalia Koma, YeonJin Kim, Julia Tanner, Eric Kutz, Peter Sheppard, and Yo-Yo Ma. Cremaine holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University.
Cremaine plays on a modern cello gifted to him by William H. and Judith Scheide.