Hello World! Back in December I said I had some news concerning my voice studio. Two years ago a wonderful student started taking voice from me. She was 13 when she walked through my door and had never had a voice lesson in her life.
Two years later, she is tackling repertoire that normally would be given to college students. She has been a joy to work with and has a fantastic voice. This past December, this high school sophomore auditioned for the lead Christine in The Phantom of the Opera at Lone Star College located here in the Houston area. She won the role beating out college aged girls! I am so proud of her! She completely deserves this. This little 15 year old has the goods for a career in opera if she doesn't get distracted by boys. Hopefully, I along with her parents will keep her focused.
With that said, let me introduce the star of my voice studio, Mackenzie Bitz. The song she is singing is "Se tu m'ami, se sospiri" which is a little Italian aria written by Pergolesi. Please enjoy.
Isn't she lovely? Can you believe she is only 15? Just amazing! I know this is a departure from my decor projects, but we can file this under beautiful and lovely to listen to. If you are in the Houston area at the end of April and the beginning of May, come see my Mackenzie in The Phantom of the Opera. Sigh, I'm so happy for her and as proud as a peacock! Have a grand evening and a wonderful weekend and remember to be kind to one another.
Toodles,
Kathryn
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Just beautiful. I see a great future for this amazing girl.
ReplyDeleteShe is fabulously talented! How wonderful for you to "discover" her.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
Thank you! She's a joy to teach!
ReplyDeleteOh she is lovely! And her voice is beautiful! Christine is one of my favorite opera parts - adore Phantom of the Opera - my favorite is Sarah Brightman's version! So glad you shared with A Return to Loveliness!
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Kathy
That was beautiful. What a voice. Please add my new button since mine isn't showing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
She is pretty and talented! Congratulations to you both.
ReplyDeletevery nicely done and she has a sweet smile at the end...that is the best part. I wish her much success in her singing career Im sure she will have one
ReplyDelete- KAT -
Lovely! Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteOh...my that was amazing! Congratulations on doing such a wonderful job of teaching her. What a dream to star in the Phantom at her age! Oh...to be an Opera star!!! I'd love to live that life. Such wonderful things will come her way if she stays true to her art. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletehow exciting! i remember singing this aria in voice class in college!
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michele
Fantastic! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
OH MY GOSH!!!! What an incredibly beautiful voice!!!
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She is incredible for a 15 year old very young girl. Both of you must be thrilled to be working with each other. thanks so much for sharing the video so we could hear how great she is. You must be a really great teacher. Thank you for sharing this young girls creative voice at Sunday's Best
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cathy! She is a joy to teach. And, she's a sweet and humble girl which is just beautiful!
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