In Tempo: Vocal music alumni making their mark
Jazz vocalist released new single at live concert
, BM 鈥22, has released a new single, a Great American Songbook classic called 鈥淭he Masquerade is Over,鈥 with music by Herb Magidson and lyrics by Allie Wrubel.
A professional vocalist and two-time DownBeat Magazine-winning artist, Quashie celebrated her release with a live concert at The Clover Room in Kalamazoo with 澳门六合彩官网直播 faculty players Keith Hall and Matthew Fries.
Alum鈥檚 vocal group featured on Paul Simon鈥檚 2023 album
Blake Morgan, BM 鈥13, and members of the professional choir VOCES8 said they are 鈥渋mmensely privileged鈥 to be appearing in Paul Simon鈥檚 latest album, 鈥,鈥 released May 19.
A native of Detroit, Morgan studied classical and jazz singing, was involved in University Chorale and Gold Company and ultimately earned a degree in music education from Western. After a successful career in the United States with a cappella, the high tenor moved to the United Kingdom to take a position in VOCES8, a 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble.
Vocal performance for Metropolitan Opera reviewed by NY Times
Vocal performance alumna , BM '14, sang during the 2022-23 season that ended June 10 at the Metropolitan Opera, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. Her performance this season as First Lady in 鈥溾 was included in a recent .