Texoma Region’s 70th Conference and69th Annual Student Auditions November 2-7, 2020Hosted virtually by Texas Tech University
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For those teachers entering students in the student auditions,attendance at one of these three Judges Meetings is mandatory.Judges MeetingsOctober 18 7pmOctober 22 7pmOctober 25 7pm
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2020 |
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9:00am |
Judging Schedule released and preliminary student auditions judging begins |
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020 |
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5:00-6:00pm |
Tea and Crumpets - Recent Repertoire Finds |
Zoom |
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 |
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9:00pm |
Preliminary Judging Due |
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020 |
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9:00am |
Collaborative Cappuccinos - Collaborative Pianist Hangout |
Zoom |
9:00am |
SOTY Preliminaries |
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7:00pm |
The Speakeasy Zoom - Lighter Side of NATS (Cabaret, Music Theatre, CCM) |
Zoom |
7:00pm |
TEXOMA Region Board of Control |
(dinner meeting) |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 |
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9:00am |
Opening Ceremony and Semifinals announcements |
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10:00-10:50am |
Artist Series #1Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs: An Expression of LoveEmily Howes Heilman, mezzo-sopranoSaule Garcia, piano |
YouTube |
11:00-11:50am |
Artist Series #2VOYAGE: French & Latin American Chamber MusicCherry Duke, mezzo-sopranoCara Luffey, bassoonNayeli Dousa, piano |
YouTube |
12:30-1:20pm |
Artist Series #3A Survey of 21st Century Gay-Themed American Songs and Arias for BaritoneRobert Cardwell, baritoneKennith Freeman, piano |
YouTube |
1:30-2:20pm |
Artist Series #4Creating Through Covid: Lessons from the VoidAmy Petrongelli, soprano |
YouTube |
2:30-3:20pm |
Artist Series #5The Sigh that Heaves the Grasses: English Song Cycles for Voice and Solo Instrument - Senza PianoSuzanne Ramo, sopranoLynn Ledbetter, violinIan Davison, oboe |
YouTube |
3:30-4:20pm |
Artist Series #6It’s Not a Bug—It’s a Feature: Learning Despite LatencyEllen Denham, sopranoRoss Bernhardt, baritone |
YouTube |
4:30pm |
Texoma Traditions - Legacy teachers from New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas |
Zoom |
5:30pm |
Artist Series Q&A Sessions |
Zoom |
7:30pm |
Guest Artist RecitalRebecca Nelsen |
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 |
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9:00-9:50am |
Artist Series #7Black Heritage RecitalErica Simmons, sopranoNathan Ryland, piano |
YouTube |
10:00-10:50am |
Artist Series #8Decolonizing the Vocal Studies Curriculum in the American University:A New Linguistic Approach to the Iberian and Latin American RepertoireElisa Ramon, soprano |
YouTube |
11:00-11:50am |
Artist Series #9Integrating Entrepreneurship education Into Voice CurriculaSooah Park, soprano |
YouTube |
1:00-1:50pm |
Artist Series #10Vocal Fold Vascularity and Sex Hormones in Female SingersKimberly Monzón, sopranoMichelle Toth, voice therapist |
YouTube |
2:00-2:50pm |
Artist Series #11Vocology: Origins and ImplicationsDebra Greschner, sopranoAbigail Dueppen, soprano |
YouTube |
3:00pm |
Semifinal scores are due |
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3:00-3:50pm |
Artist Series #12Canciones de mi Isla: A History and Performance of Cuban SongsOlga Perez Flora, mezzo-sopranoJames Flora, tenorKristin Ditlow, piano |
YouTube |
4:00-4:45pm |
Texoma Business Meeting |
Zoom |
4:45-5:45pm |
Artist Series Q&A Sessions |
Zoom |
6:00pm |
Wine and Wisdom: I Wish I’d Have Known - wisdom for a new studio teacher |
Zoom |
7:30pm |
TTU opera presents The Magic Flute |
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 |
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9:00am |
Announcement of Finalists |
YouTube |
11:00am |
Artist Series Mini-Session #1En Paz: Cuatro Poemas de Amado NervoBrian Downen, tenorDominic Dousa, piano
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YouTube |
11:20am |
Artist Series Mini-Session #2Chantez-vous Français? Teaching French Pronunciation and Articulation in the Voice Studio and Lyric Diction ClassroomDeborah Williamson, soprano
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YouTube |
2:00pm |
Edward Baird Singer of the YearFinal Competition and Presentation
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YouTube |
4:30pm |
Ask Me Anything!(Opera star, opera director, premier teacher, YAP casting)
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YouTube |
7:00pm |
Finals: Divisions 11B, 12B, 13, 14Announcement of all Youth and College final resultsAnnouncement of Grady Harlan Award WinnerAuld Lang SyneAdjournment |
YouTube |