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UK Grad Student Singing in Met’s ‘Porgy and Bess’
Singing on the Metropolitan Opera stage is a lifelong dream for many young opera vocalists, and one University of Kentucky doctoral candidate, Makeda Hampton, is among the chosen few currently performing at America’s most prestigious opera house. But for this previous math and chemistry student, a dream to perform didn't take center stage until a bit later.
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UK Music takes over The Met
by Nathan Williams
The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, dancers, and…Wildcats?! Last week, 8 University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts alumni took over the stage and orchestra pit during the return of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.”
College of Fine Arts alum Monica Dewey (BA, vocal performance, arts administration ‘12) is off to the national auditions in New York City for The Metropolitan Opera, after winning first place at the Gulf Coast region in New Orleans! On April 22, 2018, this talented soprano will share the MET stage with 25 other singers from across the country.
The MET National Council Auditions are one of the most prestigious opera competitions in the world. The program is designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers. The UK Opera Theatre training program is no stranger to the competition with two national winners: Reginald Smith, Jr., (2015) and Gregory Turay (1995).
After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Monica earned her Master’s degree in music performance from Indiana University’s acclaimed Jacob’s School of Music. In addition to her stage career, Monica is an associate instructor at the Jacob’s School.
During the 2017-18 season, Monica made her debut with San Francisco Opera. She also starred in productions with Michigan Opera Theatre and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. She has received awards from The Sullivan Foundation, The American Prize, and the Arleen Auger Memorial Scholarship. She was awarded first prize in the 10th International Hilde Zadek Voice Competition at the Musikverein in Vienna. In addition to the first prize award, Monica received the Special Prize of Sponsors and Donors, Special Prize of the Media Jury, and a future engagement in a leading role with Oper Köln in Cologne, Germany.
Monica thanks Everett McCorvey for his mentorship and support during her time at UK and beyond.
“It's been a dream of mine to be a [MET] semi-finalist since I first saw the competition when I was 15 years old,” Monica said. “Those singers were like celebrities to me, and now I'm there. It doesn't even seem real! I'm so thankful to the University of Kentucky and the amazing experiences I had as a student to prepare me for this milestone.”
Best of luck, Monica! We are incredibly proud of you!
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Christine Jobson (MM Performance, ‘11) and current doctoral student Michael Preacely pose in Saint Petersburg, Russia, next to a poster of themselves starring in a Porgy and Bess concert performance with the Northern Symphony Orchestra on November 16 in the St. Petersburg Music Hall Theatre. Christine and Michael were invited by the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg, especially for this event!
UK grad to perform Easter oratorio in NY
School of Music alum Gregory Turay will perform the Easter oratorio “Thy Will Be Done” at the Lincoln Center’s Geffen Hall in New York with The National Chorale, March 16.
Turay is keeping close ties to his roots with this concert: UK Opera Theatre director Dr. Everett McCorvey is the director of the National Chorale.
Photo: file photo, 2013 “It’s a Grand Night for Singing!”
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5 Questions with Reginald Smith, Jr.
We caught up with Reginald Smith, Jr. (Vocal Performance ‘12, Choral Music Education ‘13), shortly after his debut with the San Francisco Opera this spring. Following graduation, Reggie enjoyed a two-year young artist training contract with the Houston Grand Opera and continues to share his talents on stages around the globe. Thank you, Reggie, for taking an interlude to share your story. Toi, toi, toi!
CFA Alumna lands second tv series
Congrats to School of Music alum Reshma Shetty who stars in a new medical drama “Pure Genius,” this fall on CBS. Check out the UK Now story: http://uknow.uky.edu/content/uk-alumna-lands-second-tv-series-pure-genius
