2019 DRAMATIC VOICE SYMPOSIUM

September 18-21, 2019

Wednesday, September 18


9:30 a.m.Registration


10 a.m.Masterclass with Greer Grimsley & Luretta Bybee


12 p.m.Lunch


2 p.m.Masterclass with Clifton Forbis


Thursday, September 19th


10 a.m.Masterclass with Jay Hunter Morris


12 p.m.Lunch


2 p.m.Masterclass with Amy Johnson


Friday, September 20th


10 a.m.Masterclass with Gordon Hawkins


12 p.m.Lunch


2 p.m.Roundtable Discussion

Panel includes Vanessa Uzan, Greer Grimsley, Luretta Bybee, Amy Johnson, Gordon Hawkins, Clifton Forbis, and Jay Hunter Morris


Saturday, Sept. 21st


7:30 p.m.Opera Gala

The Dramatic Voice Symposium closes with a concert featuring bass-baritone Greer Grimsley and other distinguished guests of the symposium.


2019 Symposium Artists

Luretta Bybee Mezzo-soprano

Mezzo-soprano Luretta Bybee is proven to be an artist of remarkable range and versatility in her performances throughout the world. she is now in demand as a dynamic and comedic singing actress.


Michael Borowitz Conductor, Pianist

American conductor and pianist Michael Borowitz is currently in his eleventh year as Music Director and Associate Professor of LSU Opera and tenth season as Artistic Director with Opéra Louisiane.


Clifton Forbis Tenor

Clifton Forbis is engaged to sing the most demanding tenor repertoire around the world, including the title roles of Samson et Dalila, Otello and Tristan und Isolde.


Greer Grimsley Bass-Baritone

Greer Grimsley is internationally recognized as an outstanding singing actor and one of the most prominent Wagnerian singers of our day.


Gordon Hawkins Baritone

Gordon Hawkins is critically acclaimed throughout the world. He was a winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the Washington National Opera’s “Artist of the Year” award.


Jay Hunter Morris Tenor

A tenor from Paris, Texas, Jay Hunter Morris has performed internationally from Sydney to Nice.


Carol Rausch Accompanist/Coach

Carol Rausch is currently director of the Loyola Opera Theatre and chorus master for the New Orleans Opera Association and the Chautauqua Opera's summer festival season.


Tyler Smith Tenor

Dramatic tenor Tyler Smith has appeared in numerous operatic and concert performances throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.


Vanessa Uzan Managing Director, UIA

Vanessa Uzan is co-founder and Managing Director of UIA (Uzan International Artists), an entertainment business enterprise entering into its 8th year of operations. Ms. Uzan is widely regarded as a leading expert in the industry.


2017 Symposium Highlights

Location Information

  • Nunemaker Hall at Loyola University New Orleans
  • 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70118 US

Registration

  • Includes admittance to all lectures, master classes, and the Opera Gala.
    Earlybird discount available until August 15th.

  • Includes admittance to all lectures, master classes, and the Opera Gala.

  • Includes admittance to one day of the symposium and one ticket to the Opera Gala.

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For more information, contact the Loyola School of Music and Theatre Arts at [email protected] or (504) 865-2105.

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