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James Toland Vocal Arts is an Oakland, CA based nonprofit established to encourage and cultivate, through competition and education, the emerging talents of singers who aspire to a professional career in vocal performance.
The 2015 JTVA Competition Weekend is comprised of four events which are all open to the public. Singers will compete for $20,000 in prize money and an opportunity to perform with the Oakland East Bay Symphony. All events will be held at the Valley Center for the Performing Arts on the Holy Names University campus, 3500 Mountain Boulevard in Oakland, CA.
The photo at left is of the 2014 Tier One finalists. The video is the winning performance of soprano Nicole Greenidge at the 2014 competition finals (may not be available for viewing on some mobile devices).
Events:
Tier Two Master Class - Friday, June 26, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
Robin Fisher will conduct a master class for the seven Tier Two competition finalists. Ms. Fisher is Professor of Voice at California State University, Sacramento. She is a lyric coloratura soprano who has performed to critical acclaim throughout Europe and the United States, including Paris, Vienna, Prague, Hamburg, Chicago, and Dallas.
Tier One Master Class - Friday, June 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Renowned tenor Bruce Ford will conduct a master class for the seven Tier One competition finalists. Mr. Ford is known as one of the finest bel canto tenors of his generation. He has performed at leading opera houses and festivals internationally, including the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, La Scala, the Vienna State Opera, the Pesaro Festival, and Houston Grand Opera. This class will be a wonderful opportunity to see these fine singers continue to develop their talents under the mentorship of this great artist.
Tier Two Vocal Competition Finals - Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
Tier Two is for singers who are studying at or near the college level and considering a professional singing career. Seven finalists will compete before a judging panel and live audience.
Tier One Vocal Competition Finals - Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Tier One is for singers who have studied voice extensively, developed substantial skill in vocal performance, and are ready to begin a professional career. Seven finalists will compete before a judging panel and live audience.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the break between the two competition finals.
Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased separately for each event. The individual ticket price is $20. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
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LocationHoly Names University: Valley Center for the Performing Arts (View)
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
United States
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