Hope Springs Eternal!

Hope Springs Eternal!

Join us for an intimate afternoon of music, conversation and refreshment on Sunday, May 5 at 4 PM.This program will explore the ideas and values that animate the American experiment. Featured composers will be Leonard Bernstein, Ned Rorem, Lori Laitman, and Jerod Tate. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of our unique house concerts! Tickets are on sale now....

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Otice Sircy

A former English professor specializing in medieval and early modern English literature, Otice was trained at the University of Texas-Austin, the University of North Texas, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After his retirement from Cameron University in Oklahoma, he returned to graduate school for museum studies training and is currently Museum Curator and Librarian of the Percussive Arts Society. Otice was a cello section player with...

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Guest Artists

We acknowledge the following artists for their various artistic contributions to our programs: Jane Bloodworth – Mezzo Soprano James Fitzpatrick – Piano Terrance Johns – Tenor Jon Kalbfleisch – Piano, Maestro Daniel Lau – Piano Timothy McReynolds – Piano Tracy Olivera – Mezzo Eric Seay – String Bass Otice Sircy – Cello Adam Smith – Tenor Bryan Stenson – Tenor Alex Tang –...

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About Melissa Coombs

About Melissa Coombs

Soprano Equally comfortable on the concert and recital stage, Melissa Coombs has performed throughout the Eastern United States and in Europe. Her concert appearances have included Bach’s B-minor Mass, Händel’s “Alexander’s Feast” and Mozart’s Requiem. Ms. Coombs has been a featured soloist at the Maryland Händel Festival, presenting the North American premier of Maurice Greene’s cantata, Duristanti’s Farewell. She has also been a soloist at...

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About Virginia Sircy

About Virginia Sircy

Pianist Virginia Rice Sircy was Professor of Music at Cameron University (Lawton, Oklahoma). Before coming to Cameron, she taught at Mississippi College, Clinton MS, and William Woods College, Fulton MO. Dr. Sircy holds three degrees in piano performance. She has been soloist for two piano premieres, the Sonata of Charles Knox and the Mirror Etudes of Vincent Persichetti. The Mirror Etudes were commissioned for the dedication of the Louise D....

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About Joseph Regan

About Joseph Regan

Tenor Joseph Regan is an active performer and voice teacher based in the Mid-Atlantic region, making appearances throughout the East Coast. Joseph can be seen on the opera stage where he has performed operatic roles of Verdi, Mozart, Barber, Smetana and many more. Mr. Regan excels on the recital stage and has recently given programs dedicated to César Franck and his students. Joseph is especially well known for his interpretation of oratorio,...

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About William Heim

About William Heim

Baritone From innovative performances of Mozart and Handel to the contemporary American concert and stage repertoire, baritone William Heim continues to attract critical attention and acclaim. The Baltimore Sun hailed him as “[one] of the most engaging vocalists based in the area.” The Washington Post declared Mr. Heim “an exemplary Count” (Le Nozze di Figaro), “…clearly chosen for his acting skills as much as vocal ability, with gratifying...

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