11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
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NGB's Landon Harris takes bronze at WBC
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Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
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| Landon Harris at the World Ballet Competition |
Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
NGB's Landon Harris takes bronze at WBC
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Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
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| Landon Harris at the World Ballet Competition |
Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
NGB's Landon Harris takes bronze at WBC
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Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
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| Landon Harris at the World Ballet Competition |
Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
4 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
NGB's Landon Harris takes bronze at WBC
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Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
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| Landon Harris at the World Ballet Competition |
Congratulations to NGB New Artist Landon Harris for winning the Bronze Medal in the pre-professional division at 2012 World Ballet Competition!“Whenever I get on stage, whether it’s a show or a competition, I always think about it as a performance. So as long as I feel good about what I’ve done, the medal doesn’t matter. It’s a perk,” said Harris.
The competition was held May 29 - June 3 in Orlando.Harris, 14, joined Next Generation Ballet early this spring. He recently received notice for his role as the jester in Swan Lake.This summer, he’ll be filming a movie in New York, and before heading to London to train with the Royal Ballet.Writer/director Anthony Giunta noticed Harris when he was in the touring production of Billy Elliot last year. Giunta called him and asked him to audition for his independent film Contest, about teen bullying.“I’ve tried to give him different experiences because I knew he’d have to decide by the time he was 15 if dance was what he wanted to do,” said Harris’ mom Bev. “Why not try different things before you make that decision. That’s why we’re doing this film.”However, since joining the Patel Conservatory’s full-time ballet program as an NGB New Artist, Harris says his goal is to be a principal dancer with a ballet company.At the Conservatory, “It’s been amazing, I get a lot more hands-on attention since I’m there all day. Having different teachers, we get different aspects of training. It’s been a really positive experience,” said Harris.Part of what he enjoys about the program is the opportunity to work in professional productions, such as Swan Lake.“It’s a great experience to actually get on stage and do the shows that you’ll be doing as a professional. It helps prepare you for whatever’s coming up,” he said.
Joshua Gross wins National Jimmy Award
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by Tina James, Education Programs Coordinator for the Patel Conservatory
(On behalf of the Straz Center, Tina accompanied students to New York for the National High School Musical Theater Awards. Below is part of her series that took us through their exciting week. This updated post gives a more detailed account of the event than a previous post.)Road to the Jimmy Awards – Day 5 and 6
The last blog post ended the day on Friday. Saturday and Sunday were pretty much the same in terms of rehearsals with the exception of the Judge’s performance on Sunday.The Judge’s performance is the judge’s first opportunity to see the students perform. The students performed both their medleys and their solos. The medleys consisted of excerpts of songs from the nominees awarded performances merged together to create a unique storyline. This gave the judges an opportunity to see what role the nominees won. The solos were songs that the students selected to showcase their vocal talents.Samantha sang, “Say the Word” from The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. Joshua sang, “Il Mondo Era Vuoto” from The Light in the Piazza.
This was the first time we had an opportunity to see the students perform. They both were amazing!
In addition to performing their medleys and solos, they also performed the opening number.
Now it’s Monday and the excitement is in the air. Everyone was up bright and early and ready to head to the Minskoff Theatre. We all boarded the buses and headed to BROADWAY!The Minskoff Theatre on Broadway is home to Disney’s The Lion King. The students were amazed to perform on the same stage as the artists from this amazing production.Throughout the day, students went through blocking, sound check and rehearsed with an orchestra.Finally it was time: the moment we’ve all been waiting for... The students have all worked hard for this day. The curtain went up and the students took their places on stage. Let the show begin!Once the opening number was complete, the students took the stage in their various medley groups. Samantha sang a portion of “You Don’t Know This Man” from Parade and Joshua sang, “All I Ask of You” from Phantom of the Opera.
Then it was time to announce the finalist. They would name three females and three males. The first finalist called was…Joshua Grosso!
The six finalists left stage to prepare for their solo performances. Joshua was the first to take the stage and he blew the audience away, receiving a standing ovation. Joshua performed, “Il Mondo Era Vuoto” from The Light in the Piazza.
The solos were complete and the judges deliberated. Then it was time to name the finalist...Joshua’s name was called first. He was selected as Best Actor and received the coveted Jimmy Award. As a winner, Joshua will receive a $10,000 scholarship towards his college education.Congratulations to Joshua Grosso! We are so very proud of him and we wish him all the best at Carnegie Mellon University. - Tina(As the Education Programs Coordinator for the Patel Conservatory, Tina oversees the Conservatory’s Community Partnership program as well as all community-based programs involving Broadway Family Nights, Family First Night, National High School Musical Theater Awards as well as National Broadway League initiatives.)
(On behalf of the Straz Center, Tina accompanied students to New York for the National High School Musical Theater Awards. Below is part of her series that took us through their exciting week. This updated post gives a more detailed account of the event than a previous post.)Road to the Jimmy Awards – Day 5 and 6
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| From left, Joshua Gross, Tina James and Samantha Schneider-Behen |
This was the first time we had an opportunity to see the students perform. They both were amazing!
In addition to performing their medleys and solos, they also performed the opening number.
Now it’s Monday and the excitement is in the air. Everyone was up bright and early and ready to head to the Minskoff Theatre. We all boarded the buses and headed to BROADWAY!The Minskoff Theatre on Broadway is home to Disney’s The Lion King. The students were amazed to perform on the same stage as the artists from this amazing production.Throughout the day, students went through blocking, sound check and rehearsed with an orchestra.Finally it was time: the moment we’ve all been waiting for... The students have all worked hard for this day. The curtain went up and the students took their places on stage. Let the show begin!Once the opening number was complete, the students took the stage in their various medley groups. Samantha sang a portion of “You Don’t Know This Man” from Parade and Joshua sang, “All I Ask of You” from Phantom of the Opera.Then it was time to announce the finalist. They would name three females and three males. The first finalist called was…Joshua Grosso!The six finalists left stage to prepare for their solo performances. Joshua was the first to take the stage and he blew the audience away, receiving a standing ovation. Joshua performed, “Il Mondo Era Vuoto” from The Light in the Piazza.
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| Joshua Gross, Best Actor at the National High School Musical Theater Awards! |
Spotlight on Carlos Santelli
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From Jerry Lee Lewis to Mozart, Carlos Santelli has come a long way.
Santelli is a music intern at the Patel Conservatory in Tampa, and a tenor who’ll be training in our upcoming Classical Voice Intensive.But he wasn’t always a classical singer. When Santelli was younger, he wanted to rock the piano like Jerry Lee Lewis.“I wanted to play rockabilly, and thought I wanted to be a pianist,” said Santelli, 20, of Orlando.Having been a part of his school choirs since he was in the fourth grade, Santelli joined the Orlando Chorale when he was a junior in high school. There he met Gregory Ruffer, now the music chair at the Patel Conservatory, and began private voice lessons.“Working with Greg was amazing. He was the reason I realized I could sing in the classical music world,” said Santelli. “He helped improve my singing by light years.”That was also the year Santelli saw his first opera online, La Sonnambula.
“The staging was new. The characters were in street clothes, and the stage was set up to look like a rehearsal hall,” said Santelli.His impression of opera had always been that it was very formal. This new staging caught his attention and got him thinking about singing opera. “It was really cool to see it that way,” he said.Having decided to study classical voice, Santelli auditioned and got into the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, where he studies with renowned opera tenor Salvatore Champagne.“My freshman year, I got to sing in an opera for the first time...I was actually in an opera before I got to see one live.”Last summer, he was among an elite group of young artists from around the country chosen for the Oberlin in Italy program, a language and music intensive in Tuscany.There, he had the unique experience of playing Paolino in il Matrimonio Segreto by Domenico Cimarosa “in the round.” Unlike traditional opera, it was an outdoor production, with the stage set in the middle of the audience.“It was a really personal and intimate experience with the audience,” said Santelli.This summer, he’s helped teach the Patel Conservatory’s Instrumental Petting Zoo camp and the Junior Vocal Arts Intensive. Working with the younger students reminded him of the wonder of discovering a new instrument and learning to sing for the first time.“It was cool to see the beginning of the music process, I'd forgotten what that’s like,” said Santelli.He says working at the Conservatory has also been rewarding because Ruffer and other staff always present him with new challenges and believe in his success. “It’s nice having people around to really push me in a direciton I might not have been comfortable with.”Next week, he looks forward to delving into some of his own work as well as being challenged with new material during the Classical Voice Intensive (CVI).As part of the CVI, he’ll participate in master classes with renowned vocal instructors from around the country including Champagne, Stella Zambalis, David Friedman, Ruth Golden, Beverly Rinaldi, Robyn Frey-Monell, Brad Diamond and Mark Lubas. All master classes are open for observation. Click here for a complete schedule.Santelli will perform in the Classical Voice Intensive concert on Fri., July 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. in TECO Theater. Don't miss this opportunity to see Santelli and other exceptional up-and-coming classical singers!“People have this idea of opera being such a high society thing,” said Santelli. “A lot of the social issues and comedy in opera are still relevant, so interpretation and performance practice is still evolving and adapting to modern day... it's morals and humor are timeless.”
Santelli is a music intern at the Patel Conservatory in Tampa, and a tenor who’ll be training in our upcoming Classical Voice Intensive.But he wasn’t always a classical singer. When Santelli was younger, he wanted to rock the piano like Jerry Lee Lewis.“I wanted to play rockabilly, and thought I wanted to be a pianist,” said Santelli, 20, of Orlando.Having been a part of his school choirs since he was in the fourth grade, Santelli joined the Orlando Chorale when he was a junior in high school. There he met Gregory Ruffer, now the music chair at the Patel Conservatory, and began private voice lessons.“Working with Greg was amazing. He was the reason I realized I could sing in the classical music world,” said Santelli. “He helped improve my singing by light years.”That was also the year Santelli saw his first opera online, La Sonnambula.“The staging was new. The characters were in street clothes, and the stage was set up to look like a rehearsal hall,” said Santelli.His impression of opera had always been that it was very formal. This new staging caught his attention and got him thinking about singing opera. “It was really cool to see it that way,” he said.Having decided to study classical voice, Santelli auditioned and got into the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, where he studies with renowned opera tenor Salvatore Champagne.“My freshman year, I got to sing in an opera for the first time...I was actually in an opera before I got to see one live.”Last summer, he was among an elite group of young artists from around the country chosen for the Oberlin in Italy program, a language and music intensive in Tuscany.There, he had the unique experience of playing Paolino in il Matrimonio Segreto by Domenico Cimarosa “in the round.” Unlike traditional opera, it was an outdoor production, with the stage set in the middle of the audience.“It was a really personal and intimate experience with the audience,” said Santelli.This summer, he’s helped teach the Patel Conservatory’s Instrumental Petting Zoo camp and the Junior Vocal Arts Intensive. Working with the younger students reminded him of the wonder of discovering a new instrument and learning to sing for the first time.“It was cool to see the beginning of the music process, I'd forgotten what that’s like,” said Santelli.He says working at the Conservatory has also been rewarding because Ruffer and other staff always present him with new challenges and believe in his success. “It’s nice having people around to really push me in a direciton I might not have been comfortable with.”Next week, he looks forward to delving into some of his own work as well as being challenged with new material during the Classical Voice Intensive (CVI).As part of the CVI, he’ll participate in master classes with renowned vocal instructors from around the country including Champagne, Stella Zambalis, David Friedman, Ruth Golden, Beverly Rinaldi, Robyn Frey-Monell, Brad Diamond and Mark Lubas. All master classes are open for observation. Click here for a complete schedule.Santelli will perform in the Classical Voice Intensive concert on Fri., July 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. in TECO Theater. Don't miss this opportunity to see Santelli and other exceptional up-and-coming classical singers!“People have this idea of opera being such a high society thing,” said Santelli. “A lot of the social issues and comedy in opera are still relevant, so interpretation and performance practice is still evolving and adapting to modern day... it's morals and humor are timeless.”Master voice classes open for observation
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Some of the country’s most renowned opera singers will soon be visiting the Patel Conservatory in Tampa as part of our Classical Voice Intensive.
Elite voice instructors like Salvatore Champagne and Beverly Rinaldi will conduct master classes for Patel Conservatory music students.The public is invited to observe these classes at no charge.“The Classical Voice Intensive brings master teachers from around the U.S. together with the rising stars of classical music to share their expertise and experience. It is a rare treat to have so many amazing teachers in one place,” said Gregory Ruffer, Patel Conservatory music department chair.Anyone interested in classical singing will thoroughly enjoy these evenings.The following master classes are open for observation in the TECO Theater at the Patel Conservatory:Salvatore Champagne
Tues., July 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
A graduate of Oberlin College and the Juilliard School, Champagne made his debut touring Europe as a soloist with Leonard Bernstein. He sang leading tenor roles with Badisches Staatstheater in Germany and in many of Europe’s opera houses.
Mark LubasWed., July 11, 7 to 9 p.m.Lubas holds degrees from the New England Conservatory. He has appeared as a tenor soloist with Nashville Symphony and sung roles with Boston Lyric Opera, Mobile Opera and Opera Carolina.
Stella Zambalis
Thurs., July 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
A soprano, Zambalis has sung with the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera and La Scala in Milan, among others. Her concert appearances have included Houston Symphony, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Berlin and the Moscow Radio and Television Orchestra.
Beverley Rinaldi
Fri., July 13, 7 to 9 p.m.
A master teacher of great singers, Rinaldi began as a Broadway performer and later moved into opera, performing at Avery Fisher and Carnegie Halls.David Friedman
Mon., July 16, 7 to 9 p.m.
Composer, conductor, author and singer, Friedman is known for conducting Broadway musicals and recently, writing Broadway musicals. His Chasing Nicolette is slated to open on Broadway next season.
Gregory Ruffer and Robyn Frey-Monell
Tues., July 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
Conductor and noted voice teacher, Ruffer is the music department chair at the Patel Conservatory and chorus master for Opera Tampa. He was conductor of The Orlando Chorale and has sung with The Washington Chorus and Paul Hill Chorale.A soprano, Frey-Monell holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and Columbia University. She has appeared as soloist with Carmel Bach Festival and The Orlando Chorale and has sung with Opera Pacific and Los Angeles Master Chorale.Brad Diamond
Wed., July 18, 7 to 9 p.m.
Diamond holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory and teaches voice at the University of South Florida. A tenor, he has appeared with Lyric Opera Cleveland, Opera Pacific and Florentine Opera Company of Milwaukee.
Ruth Golden
Thurs., July 19, 7 to 9 p.m.
Golden was a leading soprano with New York City Opera from 1985-1991 under Beverly Sills. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Symphony Space and with Live from Lincoln Center.
Elite voice instructors like Salvatore Champagne and Beverly Rinaldi will conduct master classes for Patel Conservatory music students.The public is invited to observe these classes at no charge.“The Classical Voice Intensive brings master teachers from around the U.S. together with the rising stars of classical music to share their expertise and experience. It is a rare treat to have so many amazing teachers in one place,” said Gregory Ruffer, Patel Conservatory music department chair.Anyone interested in classical singing will thoroughly enjoy these evenings.The following master classes are open for observation in the TECO Theater at the Patel Conservatory:Salvatore Champagne
Tues., July 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
A graduate of Oberlin College and the Juilliard School, Champagne made his debut touring Europe as a soloist with Leonard Bernstein. He sang leading tenor roles with Badisches Staatstheater in Germany and in many of Europe’s opera houses.
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| Mark Lubas is among the guest artists offering master classes. |
Stella Zambalis
Thurs., July 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
A soprano, Zambalis has sung with the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera and La Scala in Milan, among others. Her concert appearances have included Houston Symphony, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Berlin and the Moscow Radio and Television Orchestra.
Beverley Rinaldi
Fri., July 13, 7 to 9 p.m.
A master teacher of great singers, Rinaldi began as a Broadway performer and later moved into opera, performing at Avery Fisher and Carnegie Halls.David Friedman
Mon., July 16, 7 to 9 p.m.
Composer, conductor, author and singer, Friedman is known for conducting Broadway musicals and recently, writing Broadway musicals. His Chasing Nicolette is slated to open on Broadway next season.
Gregory Ruffer and Robyn Frey-Monell
Tues., July 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
Conductor and noted voice teacher, Ruffer is the music department chair at the Patel Conservatory and chorus master for Opera Tampa. He was conductor of The Orlando Chorale and has sung with The Washington Chorus and Paul Hill Chorale.A soprano, Frey-Monell holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and Columbia University. She has appeared as soloist with Carmel Bach Festival and The Orlando Chorale and has sung with Opera Pacific and Los Angeles Master Chorale.Brad Diamond
Wed., July 18, 7 to 9 p.m.
Diamond holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory and teaches voice at the University of South Florida. A tenor, he has appeared with Lyric Opera Cleveland, Opera Pacific and Florentine Opera Company of Milwaukee.
Ruth Golden
Thurs., July 19, 7 to 9 p.m.
Golden was a leading soprano with New York City Opera from 1985-1991 under Beverly Sills. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Symphony Space and with Live from Lincoln Center.
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