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Reserved Seating $37 (fees included)
The annual Musical Theatre Senior Showcase is an unforgettable revue of performances by the graduating class of the Department of Musical Theatre.
Free - no tickets required
Graduate student Carson Arcuri, tenor, performs a recital.
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Graduate student Justin Wallace performs a pre-candidate recital.
Welcome Concert: 2025 George Shirley Vocal Competition
Britton Recital HallEarl V. Moore Building
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Hosted by Dr. Louise Toppin (University of Michigan) with world premiere performances by Sarah Rosales and Wayne Mkhize (winners of the 2023 and 2024 Karen Slack prize in composition), and 2024 prize winners Amber Rogers and Sloane O’Neill, accompanied by Dr. John Morefield, Dr. Sarah Thune and Dr. Muse Ye. Guest speakers: Dr. Christine Jobson (Denyce Graves Foundation), Dr. Darius Gillard (Vice President for Impact, Minnesota Opera).
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The George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges, including George Shirley. We award over $44,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.
Free - no tickets required
The George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges, including George Shirley. We award over $44,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.
High School Vocal Master Class with Colleen Beucher
Watkins Lecture HallEarl V. Moore Building
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Clinician and U-M alum Dr. Colleen Beucher (DMA ’23, voice) of University of Florida presents a Master Class featuring high school division competitors singing African American art song. Dr. Kathryn Goodson, pianist. Free and open to the public.
Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Russell Thomas
Britton Recital HallEarl V. Moore Building
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Tenor Russell Thomas of Indiana University presents a Master Class featuring pre-professional competitors singing African American art song. Dr. John Morefield and Dr. Taylor Flowers, pianists. Free and open to the public.
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PhD student Eric Whitmer performs a prelude on the Baird Carillon, in coordination with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s 24/25 Season Finale Concert.
Winner’s Concert: 2025 George Shirley Vocal Competition
Britton Recital HallEarl V. Moore Building
Free - no tickets required
The George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges, including George Shirley. We award over $44,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions. *Please note that the Winner’s Concert includes special prizes in addition to placement prizes. All participants are considered for special prizes, regardless of their final place in the competition.