Upcoming events from Rebecca Windham Studio, as well as kudos for recent performances...
Private Music Educator Rebecca Windham is pleased to announce that lots of good news has made its way to the students of her Studio for a wonderful start to the year 2008. Among the talent making headlines:
SINGERS TO TAKE THE STAGE!
Congratulations to Emily Diamond for landing the lead role of Winnifred in West Forsyth High School's production of the musical, Once Upon A Mattress. This is the story of Princess and the Pea with an added twist. Great fun for all ages! Show runs April 25th -27th. For tickets and more information, contact the box office at the school, or visit the website: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/wfhs/site/default.asp.
Congratulations to Dana Cohen for securing the the lead female roll in Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School's all-school musical, Honk!. Honk! - an award winning musical comedy based on the story of the Ugly duckling. Dana has been cast as "Ugly's" mother Ida. For tickets and more information about dates, please contact the school's box office or visit the website: http://www.mvpschool.com/
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS FESTIVAL 2008
Congratulations to the following students who received a SUPERIOR rating in the NFMC auditions this year:
Laura Blanco - solo voice, art song
Dana Cohen - solo voice, musical theatre; and piano, solo event
Julia Cohen - piano, solo event
Emily Diamond - solo voice, musical theatre
Shelby Eggers - solo voice, musical theatre; and piano, solo event
Abigail Hall - solo voice, musical theatre
Roshni Kailar - solo voice, musical theatre
Shobana Ramasamy - solo voice, musical theatre
Rachel Stein- solo voice, musical theatre category
NATS AUDITIONS
Hats Off to Laura Blanco for participating in the National Association of Teachers of Singing annual state auditions held on the campus of University of West Georgia in Carrollton. This was Laura's first year to audition, and she did very well, receiving great feedback.
REBECCA WINDHAM STUDIO WINTER RECITAL
Rebecca's Studio held its 2nd annual Winter Student recital at Dunwoody Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2008. Despite the flu and cold season, it was a nice day (no rain) and a nice turnout. Everyone did a good job, while gaining more performance experience. Thanks and kudos to all those who participated. Also, special thanks to Dunwoody School for the Arts and to Virtuoso Music in
Atlanta.
ASBRSM THEORY EXAMS
Also, congratulations to several students for outstanding scores on the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Theory Exams administered this fall of the current school year. They all passed with Distinction, the highest honor given on these tests!
PAST PERFORMANCES
Congratulations to Camilla Almond for garnering the role of "Scrooge" in her school's musical adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" earlier this school year in December.
FROM REBECCA'S PERFORMANCE CORNER:
Vocalist Rebecca Windham recently appeared with Dr. Geoff Haydon on piano at Sambuca Jazz Cafe and Restaurant on Tuesday, Feb. 26th. She and Geoff Haydon will be back at Sambuca for 2 more performances only on Tuesday, March 11th and again on Tuesday, March 25th. Free, no cover charge. For more information anddirections, visit the website at: http://www.sambucarestaurant.com/
Rebecca to Appear at Middle Tennessee State University:
On April 10th, Rebecca will appear with Dr. Geoff Haydon and Dr. Philip Furia,
lecturer and expert on American song, on the campus of MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN
to present a special program on the music of Johnny Mercer. The concert/lecture
is free and open to the public. For more details, visit the website at:
http://libarts.web.mtsu.edu/windham_lectures.htm
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND SOME OF THESE EVENTS!!
Rebecca is now accepting students for spring 2008, based upon availability.
Instruction in all levels and styles, ages 7 years through adult. Beginner to
Advanced students welcome. Classes offered in voice, piano, music theory, and
more. Visit the website for furher details at: http://rebeccawindham.com/
Contact now to reserve your space on her roster. E-mail:
rebeccawindham@hotmail.com, or phone 678-591-4488.
