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2016 James Toland Vocal Arts Competition Weekend

Holy Names University: Valley Center for the Performing Arts
Oakland, CA

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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 2016 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 opportunities to perform with the Oakland Symphony and San Mateo-based Masterworks Chorale. 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.

Biographies and a video preview of this year's finalists can be seen at http://www.jamestolandvocalarts.org/the-2016-finalists.

Events:

Tier Two Master Class - Friday, June 24, 2016 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 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Noted coach, conductor, accompanist, and chorus master Timothy Shaindlin will conduct a master class for the seven Tier One competition finalists. Mr. Shaindlin has served on the music staffs of the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, San Diego Opera, Florentine Opera, and Pittsburgh Opera, among many others. 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 25, 2016 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 25, 2016 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 for each event is $20 for General Admission, $10 for Students. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

Location

Holy Names University: Valley Center for the Performing Arts
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
United States

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