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Vocal Studies at Nazareth
The Nazareth College Department of Music offers high quality instruction to voice students in all music degree programs. Students study the fundamentals of vocal technique, repertoire, and performance practices privately with the Nazareth voice faculty members. Performance opportunities include weekly studio class, studio recitals, honors recitals, guest master classes, opera workshop, symphonic/choral productions, vocal jazz ensemble, and music theatre. In addition to private study, the Department offers courses in vocal pedagogy, diction, song literature and performance practices. Every year, the Opera Workshop produces a full production utilizing students in all its musical and technical aspects. Other unique performance and educational 
opportunities are offered through the Annual Vocal Fest and the Nazareth College Vocal Pedagogy Series.
Nazareth voice faculty members are active performers in opera, operetta, oratorio, solo recitals, musical theater, and are members of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). In June 2005, the Nazareth College Voice Area hosted the NATS Intern Program.
Recent guests include internationally known artists such as Steven Daigle, Dan McCabe, Kathyrn Cowdrick, Robert Swensen, Constance Haas, Maria Russo, Robert McIver, William McIver (late), Carol Webber, Benton Hess, Helen Boatwright and Myrna Paris.
The Nazareth College Voice Area offers educational and performance opportunities to area high school students through the Summer School of the Arts Musical Theater Program and the Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition.
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Voice Faculty
Mario Martinez, MM, Coordinator
Quinn Ankrum, MM
Amy Cochrane, MM
Joan Floriano, MM
Andrea Folan, MM
JJ Hudson, DMA
Soo Yeon Kim, DMA
Eric Rieger, MM
Robert Strauss, DMA
Kimberly Upcraft-Russ, DMA
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The 2009 Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition
2009 Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition Results
Classical Category
* First Prize awarded to Matthew Swensen, tenor, a junior at Penfield High School, in Penfield, New York, student of Diane Abrahamian.
* Second Prize awarded to Jena Abati, soprano, a senior at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, in Lancaster, New York, student of Cecile Saine.
* Third Prize awarded to Emily Helenbrook, soprano, a junior at Alexander Central High School, in Alexander, New York, a student of Patricia Alexander.
Musical Theater Category
* First Prize awarded to Krystal Simpson, alto, a senior at Gates Chili High School, in Rochester, New York, a student of Alvin Parris.
* Second Prize awarded to Gracie Martin, soprano, a home school senior, in Rochester, New York, a student of Linda Foster.
* Third Prize awarded to Mark Montondo, tenor, a senior at Williamson High School, in Williamson, New York, a student of Christopher Jones.
Winner's Recital will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 PM in Wilmot Hall, Nazareth College.
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SUNDAY, November 8, 2009, 1:00 p.m.
Wilmot Hall, Rehearsal Hall, Nazareth College
Sponsored by the Nazareth College Music Department
Eligibility: |
Open to all high school students enrolled in their junior and senior years (Grades 11-12). |
Categories: |
Classical and Musical Theater. Contestants may apply to one category only. |
Repertoire: |
Musical Theater:Three (3) pieces of contrasting styles: one up-tempo, one ballad, and one selection that predates 1960. |
Pianists |
Contestants must provide pianists and page-turners, if necessary. Pre-recorded accompaniments will not be accepted. Pianists will be allowed to play for a maximum of 5 contestants |
Competition Date |
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009, 1:00 p.m. |
Awards |
Two (2) first prizes of $300.00. One in each category. |
Winners Recital |
All prize winners will perform for a Winners Recital on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 pm in Wilmot Recital Hall. |
Adjudication |
Judges will be from the Nazareth College Music and Theater Departments. Finalists will be selected to participate in a second round that afternoon. Written comments will be provided to each participant. The students should provide music scores. Awards will be announced at the completion of the competition. The schdeule of events will be posted on this web page by Tuesday, November 3, 2009. |
Application Form must be postmarked by Monday, October 26, 2009. Please forward a non-refundable Registration Fee of $25.00, (checks payable to Nazareth College, Music Department, memo Staropoli Competition), and completed Application Forms to:
Mario E. Martinez. Coordinator of Vocal Studies
Music Department, Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009
PROGRAM |
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| Time | Events | Venue |
| 12:15 PM | Adjudicators meeting | A183 |
| 12:45 | Orientation | Wilmot Hall Open to the public |
| 1:00-3:30 | First round of auditions | Wilmot Hall, Rehearsal Hall, Rooms A72, 183 Events closed to the public |
| 3:30 | Judges Deliberation | |
| 4:00 | Announcement of finalists | Wilmot Hall Open to the public |
BREAK |
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| 4:30 | Final round | Wilmot Hall, Rehearsal Hall Events closed to the public |
| 6:30 | Judges Deliberation | |
| 7:00 | Award Ceremony | Wilmot Hall Open to the public |
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Vocal Fest 2008
Tuesday November 4, 2008
| 3:00 p.m. | Children Are Singing;Teachers Need To Be Teaching Them" A workshop/presentation on the training of children's voices. |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Guest Master Class- Musical TheaterTechniques Linda Boianova, pianist |
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| Wednesday November 5, 2008 | ||
| 3:00 p.m. | Teaching Teachers Teaching Music Theater" Linda Boianova, pianist |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Guest Master Class- Musical Theater Techniques Robert Edwin, master teacher Linda Boianova, pianist Open to the public |
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| Sunday November 9, 2008 | ||
| 1:00 p.m. | The Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition
Open to high school students in their junior and senior years (11 & 12 grades), in classical and musical theater categories. |
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| 6:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony and Winners Recital
Wilmot Recital Hall |
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Voice Area News
Seventeen voice majors from the Nazareth College Department of Music participated in the annual CNYFL-NATS (Nationnal Association of Teachers of Singing Central New York-Finger Lakes Region Chapter) Student Auditions this past Saturday, October 25, at Ithaca College. Several of our students were advanced to the final round, chosen from the approximately 170 students who participated from all colleges in the region.
Bass-baritone Zachary Ligas, a Music Education major from the voice studio of Dr. Robert Strauss, won the second prize in the Junior Men Category.
Studio Recital Form
Please download the Studio Recital Form, complete and submit it to the appropriate office.