Davis Recital Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Educating for the Future Navigating the World of Young Artist Programs (Moderator: Mitra Sadeghpour (Chair, Student Involvement Initiative Committee), Panel: Michael Ballam (Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre) Laurie Rogers (Opera Saratoga), Darla Diltz (Red River Lyric Opera), and Paul Houghtaling (Druid City Opera Workshop)). This session will cover several important topics and suggestions regarding young artist programs and allow ample time for students to ask questions of the panel. The discussion will include tips on how to find information on young artist programs (YAPTRacker, your network of mentors and teachers) and how to determine what programs are right for you (training or performance based or both? scenes or roles? domestic or international?) In addition, the panel will offer insight on the preparation and audition process, resources for funding, the transition from tuition-based programs to salaried opportunities, and demeanor and professional expectations in the young artist world.

Opera scenes by Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, & Bernstein.

Opera scenes by Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, and Bernstein (tickets required).

6:30pm - dinner in Davis Hall (tickets required)
8:00pm - part 2 Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra

J. Haydn - “Benedictus” from Little Organ Mass.

The First Congregational United Church of Christ
American Guild of Organists Cedar Valley Chapter

Sextet from Don Giovanni

Scholarship Benefit pre-show concert.