Erika Switzer, along with baritone Tyler Duncan, came to Eastman to judge the 42nd annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition.  As part of their multi-day residency, Switzer met individually with students to discuss her journey and Sparks and Wiry Cries, a organization she co-founded that curates opportunities for art song creators, performers, and scholars through innovative initiatives that capture the stories of our diverse communities.