Christina Rovics Vocal Studio Blog

Christina Rovics Vocal Studio Blog
Feb 28
2010

Oklahoma! at Ridgefield High School

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OklahomaSignThe Rodgers and Hammerstein musical comedy production of Oklahoma! is coming up this month, March 12, 13, 19, 20 all at 7:00 pm.  March 21 as the snow date. at 2:00 pm.   It takes place at the Ridgefield High School Auditorium.
Four of our students are in it: Dylan Manderlink playing one of the leading roles, Ado Annie and three others appearing in the show: Charlie Yolen, Katey Loughran and Kelly Aaronson.
The lead role, Curly, is played by senior Stephen Mark, and Laurey Williams is being played by Caroline Nesbit. The show is directed by Joyce Flanagan and choreographed by Shannon Porper.
For more information or group reservations of 10 or more, contact Lydia Pensa at 438-3785 ext. 1244. 
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Feb 18
2010

Auditions: Musicals at Richter

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grease-logojacketCheck out Musicals at Richter for the coming summer season, posted on their website.  Auditions for the 2010 season  will be held in March 18 to 21 for Grease, 42nd St., and Carousel.  The website contains lots of useful information from general tips on auditioning to specific auditioning requirements for these shows.  
Now in its 26th season, Musicals at Richter is Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater. Performances are given on weekends at the Richter Arts Center (next to the Richter Park Golf Course), 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury. The dates of this summer’s shows are:
GREASE       June 17-July 3
 Music, Lyrics & Book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey 
Directed by Donald E. Birely

42nd STREET    July 8-24 
Music by Harry Warren, 
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble
Directed and Choreographed by Jen Turey

CAROUSEL    July 29 - August 14 
Music by Richard Rodgers
, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play "Liliom" by Ferenc Molnar
Directed by Donald E. Birely
For further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail info@musicalsatrichter.org.
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Feb 17
2010

Bethel Opera Singer in NY appearance

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Mike-AlexisBethel operatic baritone Michael Trnik is singing the role of Bartolo in a production of Le Nozze de Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) with the OSH Opera Company at Symphony Space in New York City.  The performance takes place on Sunday, February 28th at 6:00 pm. The Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space is on 2537 Broadway at West 95th Street.  As a graduate of the Wesconn Music Dept. and advanced student of the renowned operatic tenor Perry Price (Danbury)  both of these artists performed on our benefit concert last November, Christina Rovics & Friends at the Danbury Music Centre.
Our relationship with Michael is a long standing one having worked dozens of times with him at two of the major Catholic churches in Danbury where he was a paid soloist. As he began to win leading roles with small, regional opera companies in the greater New York and New Haven areas Christina and I spent whole evenings with him and one or two of our advanced students rehearsing entire scenes and acts of his up coming roles one of which was Don Giovanni in the Mozart opera by that name.
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Feb 14
2010

Karaoke Songfest Video Feb 7 '10

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This is a short video of excerpts from our Sunday afternoon Karaoke event on February 7th at Empire Szechuan.  Karaoke Songfest Feb 7, 2010.
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Feb 13
2010

YouTube as an Inspiring Resource

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For the last several months Christina frequently invites students  over to the computer to look at items on YouTube that are inspiring and instructional. Now she is compiling a playlist in our channel, CRovicsVocalStudio of these favorites. Here is today's favorite:
Nathan Gardner performs "Not a Day Goes By" by Stephen Sondheim. Nathan is a recent graduate (BFA) of the Penn State Music Theatre program.
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Feb 08
2010

The Seven Events of our '09 - '10 Season

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EVENTS

There have been seven events sponsored by the Christina Rovics Vocal Studio since November 2009:
  • Christina Rovics & Friends, a benefit concert for the Danbury Music Centre given at its Marianne Anderson Concert Hall, November 8, 2009
  • Singing for Joy, a benefit for the charitable programs of the Bridgewater Congregational Church given by 10 of the studio’s voice students accompanied at the piano by Howard Rovics, December 6, 2009
  • Karaoke Songfest at Empire Szechaun in Bethel where 13 students present two hours of music while parents, friends and guests dine on Sunday afternoon, February 7 2010
  • Recording Day at Angel Thorne Music where audio engineer Rob Volpintesta records 7 students singing at their best in a professional studio, February 15,
  • Songs of Ireland at St. James' Episcopal Church, April 11, 2010 in which 15 students sang 20 songs accompanied by Howard Rovics at either the piano, synthesizer or organ.
  • A Classical Program held at the Danbury Music Centre on July 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Seven voice students and one composition student presented a program of art songs, arias and duets accompanied by Howard Rovics at the piano or synthesizer.
  • Danbury's Italian Festival on August 8, 2010. Five students sang an hour long program to a large, outdoor festival crowd all in Italian.
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Feb 08
2010

Karaoke Songfest: An Appreciation

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Thanks to all the students who performed yesterday (Feb 7th) at our Karaoke event.  It was a nice mix of Broadway and pop; everyone chose challenging music and rose to the occasion.

It warms my heart to see all the students together with their families.  In a world so focused on competition and criticism, it is beautiful to see all the singers lifted up by the support of such a loving, respectful, and attentive audience. 

I noticed the intense concentration with which everyone listened, appreciating differences and noticing similarities, and opening themselves to new material - a great learning experience for us all.  It touched me to think that 17 year old Victoria, writing and producing her own music, started out like little Molly at the age of 8, singing at these events. 

I loved seeing everyone linger afterward to meet each other and express their appreciation of one another and share their accomplishments and aspirations.

Howard and I were very pleased with the restaurant, Empire Szechuan of Bethel.  They handled everything so quietly and beautifully.  It’s an ideal venue for this type of event.

Christina Rovics

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