With 10 mini-recitals planned for the breakout sessions at our 57th national conference in Chicago (July 1-6), attendees are sure to experience a wonderful variety of musical styles and repertoire.

The mini-recitals offer attendees the chance to sample new literature or explore repertoire they may be less familiar with for use within the studio or as inspiration for an upcoming performance. Themes include: opera, Latinx song, African American song, 21st century composers, Jewish song, as well as music by and about women.

Below are the dates and listing of the mini-recitals. All are included with conference registration. Sign up by April 1 to save money with the early-bird registration!

Friday, July 1, 2022

Mini-Recital: Reinvigorating Opera and Song – Part 1

• “Joy” and “Hope”: understanding the human experience through the lyricism and fusion of style found in the songs of two living composers, Ricky Ian Gordon and Ben Moore. Presenters: Sheila Dunn, Corey McKern, Blake Riley.
• Expanding the Lens of Opera. Presenters: Thaddaeus Bourne, Jeremiah Sanders.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Mini-Recital: Latinx Song - Part 1

• “Sueños de Esperanza: Stories of Latina Women in Song.” Presenters: Amy Kathryn Canchola, Colleen Kilpatrick-Mathew.
• Canciones de Manuel M. Ponce: An Introduction to the Mexican Art Song Canon. Presenters: Jessica Rosas Posada, Gjergji Gaqi.

Mini-Recital: Reinvigorating Opera and Song – Part 2

• Opera and Arias of Living American Composers – Is There Opera Beyond the Met … You Bet! Presenters: Nancy Rhodes, Oswaldo Iraheta, Melanie Long, Richard Pearson Thomas

Mini-Recital: Latinx Song - Part 2

• Beyond Carlos Chávez: A Lecture Recital of 20th Century Mexican Art Songs. Presenters: Valerie Trujillo, Brenda Iglesias, Katherine Calcamuggio Donner, Isaí Jess Muñoz, Eric Rieger, Casey Robards.

Mini-Recital: Celebrating African American Song

• The Unknown Arranged Negro Spirituals of Roland Carter. Presenters: Marquita Lister, Marvin Mills.
• Musical Drama Celebrating History, Life and Diversity. Presenters: Devonna B Rowe, Charles Thomas Hayes.

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Mini-Recital: Celebrating African American Song

• Queens of Composition: Excellence in the music by Black-American Women. Presenters: Rae-Myra Hilliard, Dana Brown.

Mini-Recital: Latinx Song

• “Songwriting Goddesses of Mexico & Latin America: A Diverse Vocal Resource for CCM and Classical Singers” * Presenters: Juanita Ulloa, Katya Roemer, Lidia Chávez.

Mini-Recital: Through the Lens of 21st Century Composers

• Songs of Inclusivity: Four New Sets of Vocal Chamber Music for Soprano, Clarinet, and Piano. Presenters: Darci Bultema, Audrey Miller, Philip Everingham.
• “Your Devoted Hugo” a Song Cycle by Timothy Hoekman. Presenters: Evan Jones, Timothy Hoekman.
• Pieces of 9/11: Memories from Houston by Jake Heggie. Presenters: Julie Liston Johnson, David Grogan, Ava Johnson, Leah Bateman.

Monday, July 4, 2022

Mini-Recital: Highlighting the Heritage of Jewish Song

• Give Them Peace: The Terezín Ghetto Requiem. Presenter: Timothy Renner.
• Children's Songs in Hebrew: A Delightful Addition to Recital Repertoire. Presenters: Melissa Malde, Edward Rothmel.
• One Musical Fabric, Many Musical Threads: An Introduction to Israeli Vocal Music. Presenters: Orna Arania, Ken Smith.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Mini-Recital: Music by and about Women

• Equality of Voices: Duets by Women Composers from the Classical Era to the 21st Century. Presenters: Susan Hochmiller, Meredith Ziegler, Scott Crowne.
• Expanding the Canon: Soprano/Baritone duets by Women Composers. Presenters: Oliver Worthington, Dana Zenobi, Chuck Dillard.
• Elevating the female perspective: A story of loss, pregnancy, and motherhood in the words and music of women. Presenters: Nicole Asel, Madeline Jazz Harvey, Tim Burns.

Countdown to conference is on!

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MORE sessions, MORE singing and MORE FUN than ever before!

From amazing headliners to networking with fellow voice professionals, this promises to be one of our best conferences to date. Make plans today to join us IN PERSON in Chicago (July 1-6) for our 57th national conference. Browse our program pages to check out what's in store.

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