Monday, October 19, 2009 Opening Event: Joan Dornemann Masterclass and Reception World renowned vocal coach Joan Dornemann has been preparing opera singers for the Metropolitan Opera for decades. Her expertise and love of the repertoire guide singers to a true expression of character. She continues her work with aspiring young singers through her International Vocal Arts Institute programs in Puerto Rico, Israel and Canada each summer. Participants for this event should be at an advanced level. Selections should come from the standard Romantic Italian or French operatic repertoire. To submit a student for consideration, please send a resume to events@nyst.org (members use the Submit Your Student form on the members section of this website) 7:30-9:30, Reception to follow, Columbia Teachers College, 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, Room 179 Grace Dodge Hall. For This Event - Members and Students FREE, Non-Members $25.00
Sunday, December 6, 2009 Annual Holiday Party NYSTA members join colleagues and friends for a celebration of the season. The lovely reception area of Turtle Bay Music Schools offers ample opportunity for catching up with old friends, making new friends, eating & drinking and making music amidst good cheer.
This year we are reviving our tradition of a holiday grab-bag. Bring along a $10 gift and join in the pleasure of giving and receiving.
4:00-6:30pm Location: Turtle Bay Music School, 244 East 52nd Street. This event is not open to the general public. Each NYSTA member and one guest are admitted free to the festivities. Additional guests pay at the regular rate: Non-members $25.00, students $15.00
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:30pm Composing for Musical Theatre Guest: Adam Guettel TONY award-winning composer and lyricist Adam Guettel, creator of such works as Light in the Piazza and Myths and Hymns will discuss the demands of writing for today’s musical theatre, storytelling, industry expectations, and the challenges to the actor/singer. And, he will work with selected singers, coaching them on performance and audition repertoire.
Columbia Teachers’ College, Millbank Chapel 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, NYC Free to members, and FREE to all students of NYSTA members. (just mention your teacher’s name at the door) $25.00 non-members, $5 dollar discount to members of our sister organization, NATS.
Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, 2010 David Adams Art Song Competition Auditions
Applicants must be 23 years of age or older; there is no upper age limit. A full recital program must be submitted. Repertoire is restricted to the Art Song literature with twenty-five percent of the program devoted to contemporary American music. Interested singers may Download the Application. Additionally, NYSTA members may submit a student for the competition by using the Submit Your Student form on the members section of this website.
Monday, April 26, 2010 David Adams Art Song Competition Winners’ Recital The first, second and third place winners will share a full-length recital, after-which awards will be presented. Many of our competition winners have gone on to illustrious and international careers. See them here first! 7:30PM, Location: TBA Free to members, $25.00 non-members, $15.00 students
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