Vivienne Smith| Class of 2019

January 5, 2026 update

Vivienne Smith recently performed at The Palladium for The Songbook Academy Sings the Songs of the Season, an annual holiday concert featuring Songbook alumni. She first participated in Songbook Academy’s summer intensive program in 2023, a highly selective experience that brings together high school vocalists from across the country to hone their craft, receive personalized coaching, and develop their artistic identity through song.

Vivienne is now a senior at Howard University and performs nationwide with the Howard Gospel Choir. She also sings alongside her aunt, jazz vocalist Tiffany Gridiron, and recently appeared at the 2024 East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival.