Voice
Singer-Songwriter Showcase
Cheeyang Ng: Someday, Somewhere
Judi Silvano: Freeing the Voice
Mwanamuziki in the City
Inna Dudukina: Impressions and Daydreams
Jazz at the Arsenal: Darcel Wilson and the Rhythm and Soul Project
Valeria Anez: Sounds and Rhythms of Latino America
Rebecca Shrimpton, Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT : Voice Department"I love exploring new styles with students and helping them find new ways to use their instrument. I also am keenly aware of the vocal mechanism itself. The human voice is by far the most complicated instrument you can ever play, and you can’t even look at it or put your hands on it. I try to help students understand the anatomy of their voice, not just what the different parts are, but how they move and how they create sound. I like to keep up with the science of that, because it contributes enormously to vocal longevity and health."
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Ned Rosenblatt, Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT : Voice Department“Some people might say I’m very ‘old school.’ I really am big on having a good attitude and respecting others. These ensembles are the ultimate team sport. Performers are responsible to each other. Work ethic and teamwork are crucial to being a successful professional musician. If you are not reliable, it doesn’t matter how talented you are. I try to build a sense of family and responsibility with each ensemble. When band mates are committed to each other, it really shows both in the rehearsal room and on stage in performance.”
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Laurie Monahan, Professor
DEPARTMENT : Voice Department"I teach 'the art of singing' from the vantage point of a long career as a performer, recording artist, and teacher. What a joy all three facets have been! This extraordinary universal language of song is truly a marvel of creative forces merging in the human voice, via tonal colors, rhythm, text, and the soul of a singer. My aim is to assist students in cultivating these unique forces in their voices and to help them dip down into the depths of their emotional expression. This beautiful language of music defies all boundaries, and meeting each student at their current juncture is an exciting challenge."
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