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2011 - 2012 Calendar of Events

Season Opener

A MASTER CLASS with Benita Valente and our
season opening reception
Monday, October 17, 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
Teachers College, Columbia University (525 West 120th @ Broadway)
Rm: Grace Dodge 179

Distinguished American soprano Benita Valente, internationally celebrated interpreter of Lieder, chamber music, oratorio and opera, will work with aspiring opera singers, guiding them to a deeper understanding of their art. Both here and in Europe she is an acclaimed interpreter of such roles as Pamina in Der Zauberflöte, Gilda in Rigoletto, Ilia in Idomeneo, Nanetta in Falstaff, and Almirena in Rinaldo.  Works from the standard repertoire, especially Mozart, Handel and Verdi, will be given priority.

Participants for this must be at an extremely advanced, pre-professional or emerging young artist level. All submissions should be sent to events@nyst.org and should include a resumé, headshot and proposed repertoire choices (two arias from which Ms. Valente will select). The deadline for submissions is October 1^st.

Reception to follow. Free to NYSTA members, their students, and guests.

Holiday Event

THE JOSEPHINE MONGIARDO GREAT COACHES SERIES
Presents - Roger Vignoles and our annual holiday reception
Monday, December 5, 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
Teachers College, Columbia University (525 West 120th @ Broadway)
Rm: Grace Dodge 179

The Great Coaches Series, now in its third year, presents world renowned pianist and coach, Roger Vignoles, who will work with collaborative duos on French, German, English and Russian repertoire.  Mr. Vignoles, who serves on the faculty of The Royal College of Music, has partnered such illustrious singers as Sarah Walker, Thomas Allen, Susan Graham, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. We look forward to sharing in his deep knowledge and understanding of the Art Song repertoire.

Participants for this should be established singer/pianist duos who have worked together for a period of time on the repertoire submitted.  All submissions should be sent to events@nyst.org and should include resumés and a repertoire list from which Mr. Vignoles will select. The deadline for submissions is November 1^st.

Reception to follow. Free to NYSTA members, their students, and guests. 

Winter Event

Dr. Anat Keidar

MTD & Phonotoxicity, Do you Hear What I Hear?

An ONLINE EVENT via WebEx Video Classroom
February 21, 2011 7:30pm-9:30pm (US est)

Dr. Anat Keidar, will present an interactive lecture to our entire worldwide membership on MTD, Phonotoxicity, and  widespread myths, prevalent misconceptions and common dilemmas about vocal function, technique, training, rehabilitation, and wellness: what is required of teachers to help students.  This is an interactive online event. Please submit your questions to Dr. Keidar in advance, no later than November 25, 2011. For each question submitted please indicate what motivates the particular question and what you hope to learn from the answer given. Please limit your input to one or two paragraphs, not exceeding 230 words in total. Questions may also be "yes" "no" questions, but the questions should be very specific.

This is an unprecedented opportunity to speak directly with and learn from the leading authority on these issues. However, this is not a venue for private consultations or self promotion, but rather, a knowledge and clarification based discussion.

This event will be held via WebEx video classroom. You see and hear Dr. Keidar, and other members of the class (just like being there) And, if you have a webcam they can see and hear you too! (no webcam? Use the chat box to ask questions and hear them answered aloud)

RSVP required to events@nyst.org with your written question(s), if any for Dr. Keidar. When your RSVP is processed you will receive the WebEx log-in information.

Spring Event

MUSICAL THEATER 16-BAR CLINIC
April 2012 (date TBA)
Location TBA

The popular 16-Bar Clinic returns! This year we will also explore recent changes in the music theater industry: more Pop repertoire and the 8-Bar cut will be discussed. Free to all NYSTA members, their students, and theirs guests.