Monday, April 22, 2013

Vocal Workshop: 4/20/13

This past Saturday, April 20, 2013, Bloomingdale's voice students participated in a special workshop given by baritone Christopher Magiera. The focus of the master class was on creating a character and moving beyond the technical preparation of a song. Students focused on show tunes with selections from Mame, Wicked, and Les Miserables, among others. Faculty members Molly McCarthy-Egan and Johanna Young coordinated the event including preparing their students and encouraging them to participate. Below is a picture of the students with Mr. Magiera.


Monday, April 15, 2013

Collaboration Concert: 3/22/13

Bloomingdale's Chamber Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Davis took center stage in a concert on March 22nd at Christ and St. Stephen's Church in a program that emphasized collaboration between faculty and students. 


Violinist and Resident Teaching Artist Naho Parrini performed Vaughn Williams' Lark Ascending with the BCO.

Ms. Parrini was joined by student solosits for Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins in B minor.

Conductor Lawrence Davis leads the BCO in Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite