NVC Voice Events
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VISTA SINGS!
The Northwest Vista College Music program in the Fine and Performing Arts & Kinesiology department presents Voice events for Fall 2024 featuring guest artist series, workshops and live performances in the Palmetto Theatre and Palmetto Recital Hall. |
AUDITIONS & MASTER CLASS
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All-State Choir Auditions
Texas Two-Year College Choral Directors Association
Region V All-State Choir AuditionsFriday, November 1
12:00pm
Palmetto Theatre
Dr. Minkyung Lee, a Texas Two-Year College Choral Directors Association Region V representative, is delighted to announce hosting TTCCDA Region V All-State Choir Auditions at Northwest Vista College. This is a significant event where the NVC Chamber singers and selected voice students from the NVC music department will prepare to compete with singers from the following schools: Del Mar College, Wharton County Junior College, Coastal Bend College, Laredo Junior College, Palo Alto College, St. Phillips College, San Antonio College, and Victoria College. The All-State Choir will be under the guidance of the esteemed guest conductor, Gregory Gentry, during the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in San Antonio in February 2025. -
Dr. Lee's Master Class
The Singer's Guide of Audition Preparation
Monday, November 25
11:00am-2:00pm
Palmetto Recital Hall (PCA-107)Dr. Minkyung Lee is ready to guide selected advanced singers in refining their skills, particularly in stage manners for solos and ensembles. This opportunity is essential for their appearances at the NVC Honors Recital and upcoming auditions. NVC Singers will gain valuable insights into selecting the right audition repertoire and mastering stage performance. The masterclass will be a key part of the program, providing selected singers with a clear understanding of the audition expectations and a platform to showcase their abilities for maximum results.
CHOIR PERFORMANCES
- NOVEMBER 18 - NVC Chamber Singers
- NOVEMBER 20 - NVC Concert Choir
- DECEMBER 4 - Choir Outdoor Performance
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NVC Chamber Singers
World Music Celebration: Wide Open Spaces
Monday, November 18 at 7:00pm
Palmetto Theatre
Free AdmissionNVC Music launched the first Chamber Singers group in the Fall of 2020 and had to convert their inaugural performance virtually due to COVID-19. Given the challenges endured in the past years, we're excited to introduce NVC Chamber Singers this semester. Dr. Minkyung Lee is thrilled to share outstanding choral repertoires with advanced singers to prepare and execute the Texas Two-Year College Choral Association Region V All-State Choir Auditions. The program offers a diverse repertoire, including The Boiling Hot Spring, Serenade, and the Extinguished Stars from Arensky's Three Quartets, Opus 57, sung in Russian. NVC Chamber Singers will explore a wide range of multiple languages of repertoire with different genres of music in a vibrant cross-cultural celebration. TaReKiTa by Reena Esmail, Gloria from "Missa Criolla" by Ariel Ramirez, Wide Open Spaces by Sarah Quartel, and Way Over in Beulah Lan' with this exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual will be included in the program.
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NVC Concert Choir
& Solo PerformancesInvitation: A Vision Unfolding
Directed by Dr. Minkyung
Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00pm
Palmetto Theatre
Free admission
Experience an unforgettable evening with Northwest Vista's Concert Choir as they present 'A Vision Unfolding' under the direction of Dr. Minkyung Lee. Join us for a transformative musical journey centered on powerful social justice themes and advocating for a society built on freedom, justice, compassion, and inclusion. The gospel-inspired Reach Down, Lord provides a robust introduction to justice, equality, and unity. The fourth movement, Light Transforms the Darkness, a mix of spoken word and choral singing, will call you to act justly and live in unity. More musical jewels, including Run Like River, Cornerstone, and Nella Fantasia in Italian, will make the audience appreciate their exhilarating harmonies and heartbreakingly beautiful arrangements. Kyle Pederson's Does the World Say? will affirm the importance and power of friendship with empowering lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. Michael John Trotta's vivid playing with rhythmic ostinato in I Celebrate Myself will be an exciting opening piece. And the presence of Dies Irae from Requiem in this brilliant a cappella concert work will be the perfect closer for this concert, celebrating shared values and extending a warm welcome to all. -
NVC Concert Choir
Outdoor PerformanceWednesday, December 4 at 12:45pm
LOH Amphitheater
Come and enjoy the final concert of the year with NVC Concert Choir's Encore of Choral Concert on the Patio. Listen to selected choral pieces from 'A Vision Unfolding' under the baton of Dr. Minkyung Lee. NVC Concert Choir will share the powerful vision of a society founded on freedom, justice, compassion, and inclusion with heartwarming lyrics, colorful harmony, and captivating tunes through many musical jewels such as Reach Down, Lord, Light Transforms the Darkness, Run Like River, Cornerstone, I Celebrate Myself, Dies Irae, and Nella Fantasia in Italian. Does the World Say? will affirm the importance and power of friendship with empowering lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. Be immersed in the comfort and joy of celebrating the last week of this semester with beautiful music that delivers a powerful message of acceptance to reach deep into everyone's hearts and reconnect our community under Dr. Lee's baton.
NVC HONORS RECITALS
- NOVEMBER 7 - NVC Jazz Vocal Showcase
- NOVEMBER 27 - Art Songs & Opera Theatre Gala
- DECEMBER 2 - On Stage: Musical Theatre Competition
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NVC HONORS RECITAL I
NVC Jazz Vocal Showcase:
Les Deux Voix in Novemberfeaturing
Hannah Botello, Sabrina Cioffi & Christian WilliamsThursday, November 7 at 2:00pm
Palmetto TheatreThe stars of tomorrow are on stage at NVC! The inaugurated jazz vocal performance, a big hit in Fall 2023, is back in the Palmetto Theatre with the return of the beloved Les Deux Voix Jazz singers. Dr. Lee invites music mavens and jazz fans to join us for this beautiful program by talented jazz singers. Jazz vocalists Hannah Botello and Sabrina Cioffi will open the program with powerful lineups of colorful jazz repertoires and the iconic jazz standards the audience will enjoy. Jazz pianist Christian Williams is joining and shining in this exciting program. This special recital showcase is curated by artistic director, Dr. Minkyung Lee.
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NVC HONORS RECITAL II
Art Songs and Opera Theatre GalaWednesday, November 27 at 12:30pm
Palmetto Recital Hall (PCA 107)Dr. Minkyung Lee is excited to host the NVC honors recital for selected students because they have gone above and beyond in their studies for this special recital showcase. Students will perform art songs, opera arias, and scenes from Opera. The group of soloists and ensemble singers will feature an absolutely thrilling repertoire, including Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, and more.
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NVC HONORS RECITAL III
On Stage: Musical Theatre CompetitionMonday, December 2 at 12:30pm
LOH AmphitheaterIt's Showtime at NVC! The 2nd Musical Theatre Contest is here, featuring stellar performances by outstanding singers who will share the stage to perform famous musical theatre solos and ensembles. Dr. Minkyung Lee is excited to host the NVC honors recital for selected students who have gone above and beyond in their studies for this special recital showcase. This group of soloists and ensemble singers will feature the most exciting, ever-popular musical theatre repertoires. The audiences will participate in choosing their favorite singers for the Audience Choice Awards. The winner's announcement and an encore performance will be presented at the Concert Choir Outdoor Performance on Wednesday, December 4th.
GUEST ARTIST SERIES
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NVC Faculty & Guest Artist Recital
featuring
Jihee Han, soprano &
Junhan Choi, baritoneTuesday, November 19 at 7:00pm
Palmetto Theatre
Free Admission
Join us for an enchanting evening as we blend classical masterpieces with movie favorites. NVC voice faculty member Jihee Han, soprano, will invite baritone Junhan Choi to perform Duo Recital: Some Enchanted Evening. Whether you are a fan of classical opera, art songs, or contemporary hits, this recital has something for everyone. The concert will feature beautiful arias from operas such as The Barber of Seville, Werther, Louise, and Die Tote Stadt. Soprano Jihee Han will also perform exquisite Spanish art songs by Obradors, while baritone Junhan Choi will captivate you with Ravel’s Don Quichotte à Dulcinée. Following these stunning classical pieces, the duo will perform popular selections from the movies, including favorites from The Phantom of the Opera and South Pacific.
Baritone Junhan Choi recently performed roles in Madama Butterfly, as well as in La Cenerentola, Eurydice, and La Boheme with Boston Lyric Opera as part of his 2022-2024 seasons as a Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artist. Mr. Choi is a prize winner in many international competitions, such as the 54th Viñas International Voice Competition (Spain/Three Extraordinary Prizes - Mercedes Viñas, Victoria de los Ángeles, Franz Schubert), the Berliner International Music Competition(Germany/Golden Medal), MassOpera’s Vocal Competition (1st Place), Rochester International Vocal Competition and St. Botolph Emerging Artist Grant for excellence in music. He made his Carnegie Hall debut with ‘Tribute to Dmitri Hvorostovsky’ concert as a baritone soloist as a first prize recipient of 2017 Talents of the World International Voice Competition.