Saturday May 24, 2014
The George Shirley African-American Art Song and Operatic Aria CompetitionDescription: Open to singers of all races and ethnicities, this competition focuses solely on vocal compositions written for the recital or operatic stage by composers of African-American descent.
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Saturday May 24, 2014
Final Round Winner's ConcertDescription: Please join us from 6:00pm-7:00pm for a FREE Finals Concert prior to the recognition of awardees.
Friday May 16, 2014
8pm
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March 24, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINEMarch 6, 2014
Vocal Masterclasses with George ShirleyFree Classes: Thursday, March 6, 12:30pm and 4:30pm
Description: Metropolitan Opera Singer and Grammy-Winning University of Michigan Professor George Shirley will work directly with student performers to guide their understanding and improve their musicianship.
February 19, 2014
What is a Coloratura Anyway?The Charles Wright African American Museum
Detroit, Michigan
Description: Featured Artists--Louise Toppin and Kathryn Goodson. (Introducing African American repertoire and historic figures to students).
December 13, 2013
Holiday Benefit Fundraiser for the George Shirley Vocal Competition
Kerrytown Concert Hall
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Description: Featured Artists--Louise Toppin, Darryl Taylor, Kathryn Goodson, Willis Patterson and The Our Own Thing Chorale.
March 2 - 3, 2013
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
250 East Franklin Street
Chapel HIll, North Carolina
March 2 - 3, 2013
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
250 East Franklin Street
Chapel HIll, North Carolina