GSVC Live Updates
Sunday, May 19
This has been an eventful and wonderful weekend, as we approach the end, we again offer congratulations to all who competed. We now announce all participants that have advanced from the semi-finals to participate in tonight’s winners concerts. Below is a list of names by division.
Join us today for the winners concert at 4pm.
Winners Concert
High School
| First | Last |
| Drucilla | Dumas |
| Hannah | Mathew |
| Jillian | Nixon |
| Sloane | O’Neill |
College
| First | Last |
| Tiara | Abraham |
| Mariah | Graves |
| Jared | Kellman-Medina |
| Jabari | Lewis |
| Pelagia | Pamel |
| Jadyn | Riggs |
| Amber | Rogers |
Pre-Professional
| First | Last |
| Wayne | Arthur |
| Colleen | Beucher |
| Dorian | Dillard II |
| Paula | Duva-Rodriguez |
| Paul | Hill |
| Thalia | Moore |
| Joseph | Parrish |
| Brianna | Robinson |
| Sarah | Rosales |
| Makaela | Shade-Alexander |
| Candace | Williams |
Sunday, May 19
Good Morning. Today we begin the semi-finals competition. Good luck to all of the competitors.
Saturday, May 18
We are very proud of all of the vocalist who competed today, and we are pleased to announce the semi-finalists that will go onto the next round. Below is a list of names by division, with audition times and pianist names.
High School in Keverson Hall
| First | Last | Audition times | Location, Pianist |
| Drucilla | Dumas | 9:42 AM | Hankinson, Parker Konkle |
| Lilya | Heidelbaugh | 9:54 AM | Hankinson, Parker Konkle |
| Hannah | Mathew | 10:06 AM | Hankinson, Parker Konkle |
| Jillian | Nixon | 10:18 AM | Hankinson, Parker Konkle |
| Sloane | O’Neill | 10:30 AM | Hankinson, Parker Konkle |
College Division in Hankinson Hall
| First | Last | Audition Times | Location, Pianist |
| Tiara | Abraham | 10:54 AM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Mariah | Graves | 11:06 AM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Trinity Peace | Hines-Anthony | 11:18 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Jared | Kellman-Medina | 11:30 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Jabari | Lewis | 11:42 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Pelagia | Pamel | 11:54 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Ian | Pathak | 12:06 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Ella | Peters | 12:18 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Marisa | Redding | 12:30 AM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Jadyn | Riggs | 12:42 PM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
| Amber | Rogers | 12:54 AM | Hankinson, Kathryn Goodson |
Pre-Professional Division in McIntosh Hall
| First | Last | Audition Times | Location, Pianist |
| Wayne | Arthur | 9:42 AM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Colleen | Beucher | 9:54 AM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Tyrese | Byrd | 10:06 AM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Dorian | Dillard II | 10:18 AM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Paula | Duva-Rodriguez | 10:30 AM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Adellyn | Geenen | 10:42 AM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Regis | Haynes | 10:54 AM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Paul | Hill | 11:06 AM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Phoenix | Miranda | 11:18 PM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Thalia | Moore | 11:30 PM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Joseph | Parrish | 11:42 PM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Stephen | Riesen | 11:54 PM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Brianna | Robinson | 12:06 PM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Sarah | Rosales | 12:18 PM | McIntosh, John Morefield |
| Makaela | Shade-Alexander | 12:30 AM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Ivanna | Vargas | 12:42 PM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
| Candace | Williams | 12:54 AM | McIntosh, Peter Smith |
Saturday, May 18
Join us at 7pm for a Masterclass put on by George Shirley.
Film on George Shirley with Kenneth Overton
Pre-professional Masterclass (part 1) with George Shirley
Peter Smith and John Morefield, pianists
Saturday, May 18
At 4pm, we begin a special panel. The panel is “Presentation and Panel discussion: George Shirley at the Metropolitan Opera with Maurice Wheeler and guests.”
Saturday, May 18
The day has been epic thus far the competitors have been showcasing their best. At noon today we begin the master classes featuring Sylvia V.C. Twine and Darryl Taylor. The classes provide an opportunity for our contestants to learn and engage with some of the greatest professionals in their field.
Sylvia has performed internationally throughout Germany, Austria and Italy and in national venues such as the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, DAR Constitution Hall, and the JF Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.Ms. Twine received her Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan where she studied with the noted tenor George Shirley. Her awards and honors include 1993 Presser Foundation Award and Scholarship (Armstrong State College), the 1996 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award (University of Michigan), and winner of the 1997 North Central District Leontyne Price Vocal Arts Competition.
Darryl Taylor is a trailblazing countertenor renowned for his captivating performances and exceptional vocal talent. His performances effortlessly traverse genres, from Baroque to contemporary, showcasing his versatility and depth as an artist.
Mr. Taylor has appeared with recital and with orchestras in the USA, Europe, Cuba, and China. These include Orfeo Catala, Musica Angelica Orchestra, Santa Monica Chamber Orchestra, Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Bernadino Symphony, Bakersfield Symphony, Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Bach Collegium San Diego, the Johann Strauss Sinfonietta of Vienna, the W.A. Mozart Philharmonic of Cluj, Romania, Camerata Mediterania of Barcelona, and the Aspen Music Festival (Young Artists Series)
Saturday, May 18
The Competition Begins!
Yeah! Today is the today. We are all here ready to begin the competition. Good look to everyone competing. Today we begin with Auditions for the the Highschool (Kevreson Rehearsal Hall), College (Hankinson Hall and Watkins Hall), and Pre-Professional Divisions (Britton Hall and McIntosh Hall). Everything Begins at 9am.
Friday, May 17
Welcome Concert
We are currently experiencing an exquisite concert in celebration of the illustrious George Shirley, honoring his 90th birthday and his countless achievements. Tonight, we have the privilege of witnessing the exceptional talents of:
Dorian Dillard, tenor
Kaswanna Kanyinda, mezzo-soprano
Shenika John Jordan, soprano
Kristine Overman, soprano
Christine Jobson, soprano
Ardeen Pierre, soprano
Daniel Rich, baritone
This evening is a tribute to a legendary figure in opera, filled with unparalleled artistry.
Friday, May 17
Opening Panel in Britton Recital Hall
The livestream begins in 15 minutes, join us in the live stream!
Friday, May 17
Opening Panel in Britton Recital Hall
5:00-6:30pm
The 2024 GSVC is here! We open this weekend with a thrilling Opening Panel, ‘The Multi-Hyphenate George Shirley,’ in Britton Recital Hall from 5:00-6:30pm. Join the legendary founder and special guests, with Dr. Antonio Cuyler moderating a lively discussion about George Shirley’s multifaceted life outside of his Professional Opera career.
Welcome Concert in Britton Recital Hall
7:30-9:00pm
Plus, Join us in surprising George Shirley in celebrating his 90th birthday and his illustrious career with a welcome concert at 7:30pm in briton recital hall. We are delighted to welcome a few surprise guests during this welcome concert.
The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00pm; concert begins at 7:30pm. Can’t attend in-person?
Livestream event here Download Program.