VANATS Student Auditions & Conference
Schedule of Events
Virginia Commonwealth University
922 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2004
See Conference Details page for parking and directions.
Check-In
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts - Lobby
Opens at 7:30am
Singers must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their audition.
Teacher/Member Hospitality Room
Singleton - Second Floor Lobby
Tally Room
1009 - James W. Black Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, February 23
Auditions:
AUDITION ROOMS
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
B15, B40, 235
James W. Black Music Center
1003, 1014, 2003, 2014, 3003, 3014
Masterclasses/workshops will take place in either the Recital Hall (James W. Black Music Center) or Concert Hall (Singleton Center for the Performing Arts). See the schedule for the location.
8:15 - 8:45am
Mandatory Judges Meeting
Concert Hall
Singleton
9:00am
Auditions Begin
See audition schedule for location
9:30 - 10:30am
Use of Qigong and Meditation in the Applied Studio
Jennifer Cable
Recital Hall
James W. Black Music Center
11:00am - 12:00pm
How to Advance Your Career
Mira Yang
Recital Hall
James W. Black Music Center
12:30 - 1:30pm
Finding the Opposite: Unlocking the Unexpected in a Song or Aria
Byron Jones
Concert Hall
Singleton
2:00 - 3:30pm
Masterclass:
Joe Haughton
Concert Hall
Singleton
4:00pm
Honors Recital I
Categories 7-9
Concert Hall
Singleton
6:00pm
Honors Recital II
Categories 5-6
Concert Hall
Singleton
Honors Recital Expectations
Singers who place 1st in their category are invited to perform. Report to Registration 15 minutes prior to the recital.
If you are using your own accompanist, they must arrive at the same time. If you do not have an accompanist, one will be provided for you
Please keep your song selection under 4 minutes. Judicious cuts are permitted for the Honors Recital only.
Saturday, February 24
Auditions:
AUDITION ROOMS
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
B15, B40, 235
James W. Black Music Center
1003, 1014, 2003, 2014, 3003, 3014
Masterclasses/workshops will take place in either the Recital Hall (James W. Black Music Center) or Concert Hall (Singleton Center for the Performing Arts). See the schedule for the location.
8:45am
Mandatory Judges Meeting
Concert Hall
Singleton
9:30am
Auditions Begin
See audition schedule for location
10:30 - 11:30am
Finding the Opposite: Unlocking the Unexpected in a Song or Aria
Byron Jones
Recital Hall
James W. Black Music Center
12:00 - 1:00pm
Use of Qigong and Meditation in the Applied Studio
Jennifer Cable
Recital Hall
James W. Black Music Center
1:30 - 3:00pm
Masterclass:
Joe Haughton
Concert Hall
Singleton
3:30pm
Honors Recital
Categories 3, 4, and 11
Concert Hall
Singleton
Honors Recital Expectations
Singers who place 1st in their category are invited to perform. Report to Registration 15 minutes prior to the recital.
If you are using your own accompanist, they must arrive at the same time. If you do not have an accompanist, one will be provided for you
Please keep your song selection under 4 minutes. Judicious cuts are permitted for the Honors Recital only.