Gail Williams received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Northwestern University. While she was an undergrad, Gail studied with local jazz pianist Alan Swain. She worked as a professional classical and jazz musician in the Chicago area for two years. Gail attended graduate school and received a Master of Science in Computer Science. She worked as a software engineer and is retired. Gail plays piano in local jazz groups, accompanies singers and instrumentalists, and plays piano for services at her church. She has accompanied CRO Smith Young Artists and accompanied/sung in the chorus of various operas. Gail also accompanies Smith Young Artists who perform the annual children’s opera for elementary students in the Cedar Rapids area.