Trish Foti Genco - Vocalist
Trish Foti Genco is a classically trained vocalist and a native of the New Orleans area. Trish studied voice at Texas Christian University and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. A Music Minister in the Catholic Church for over twenty-five years, she served as Music Director at Immaculate Conception - Jesuit Church in New Orleans. As a seasoned performer, Trish Foti Genco has performed throughout the South including the Dallas-Fort Worth Opera, Robert Shaw Chorale, the Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre, and numerous regional theatres. She's been featured on the 2005/2006 series "Backstage" for EWTN, National Council of Bishops 2006 Easter Mass, WLAE TV weekly Mass broadcast, and numerous appearances on the WWL "Morning Show", "Is...sues and Faith", "Greater New Orleans", and "Ring Side" on WLAE -TV. She served as Cantor at Louis Cathedral in New Orleans for over 41/2 years at a time when the city was in need after Katrina. She has also appeared on several radio broadcasts including WGSO, EWTN, WWL, WWNO and Sacred Heart Radio Network. She has performed at the " International Unity Awards" presented by the UCMVA (United Catholic Music & Video Association) and has received several nominations. In 2008 she received a Unity Award for "Seasonal Song of the Year" for the song "What Child Is This" from her Christmas release: IN HIS PRESENCE...THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS.
Trish Foti Genco is no stranger to the recording studio either. In 2003 she released her debut album titled INSPIRED which featured sacred arias mixed with contemporary hits. In 2004 she followed up with her sophomore release, a meditative project titled IN THE STILLNESS. Both of these CD's received critical acclaim but it was her 2006 release that truly caught the attention of industry professionals. While in the midst of recording her CD-the wrath of Hurricane Katrina forced her family to evacuate and Trish had to leave behind her project to weather the storm. Her community was devastated but her music was somehow protected. Trish called on Nashville producer Joe Hand and a year later she released AFTER THE RAIN. According to Trish "There are pieces of many stories here...part of the total experience of our community. Indeed, we have all been changed by the past year. Hopefully, we are all better in some way for our experiences. My prayer for all of us is that "After the Rain", we will all emerge, stronger, wiser, and more grounded in what really matters."
In 2007 Trish Foti Genco released a CD titled IN HIS PRESENCE...THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS. This CD received national critical acclaim, showcasing New Orleans Musicians; it sold out in the first 2 months. Trish hopes that each year during the hectic Christmas season that you will be inspired to just stop and ponder the true meaning of the Holy season and really get to the heart of John 1: 6-18 "AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US."
In 2008 INSPIRED CLASSICS burst onto the music scene for a first ever national digital release. This album featured new arrangements of traditional classics including "Ave Maria", "How Great Thou Art" and "The Prayer". New digital partnerships were established including ITunes, CD Baby and others and allowed Trish's music to be introduced to a whole new market of listeners.
In 2012, Trish Foti Genco releases LOVED, a collection of contemporary inspirational songs from the Church to Broadway that touch on the theme of God's unfolding grace throughout your life journey. This self-produced CD is simple, yet lyrically eloquent, and will help you find strength in every aspect of your life.
Many who know Trish Foti Genco personally, know that she never gives up. Trish counts every blessing in her life and credits her Faith as her greatest life reward. She's more than a vocalist, she is a survivor and a mentor for others.
Trish Foti Genco resides in the New Orleans area with her husband and 2 children.
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