Dear Friends
Last week in New York City, I had two separate auditions - the one on Thursday was for the Lindemann Young Artist Program of the Metropolitan Opera, a graduate school - like program for extremely talented young opera singers that utilizes the vast resources of the Met to prepare them for succesful careers in singing. Sunday’s audition, however, was for the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California; it’s a two month summer academy centered around intense musical training for young artists. 463 singers applied and auditioned for the 22 spots that were to be chosen. I am happy to report that I will be one of the 22 next summer in Santa Barbara, covering the role of Marcello in the Academy’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme, as well as participating voice lessons with Marilyn Horne and master classes with many world-class musicians and clinicians. I thank God for this amazing opportunity and pray that he would use my talent to help draw others closer to himself. Thank you, dear friends, for all of your support. I will post again soon once I hear back the Met. God bless.
SRay
December 19th, 2006 at 2:15 am
congradulations man i hope things keep going well
December 19th, 2006 at 11:11 am
CONGRATULATIONS Stephen!!!!! I’m so HAPPY for you!
ahhh that’s so exciting! You’re amazing! I hope you have a wonderful christmas break! Don’t you forget about me now when you get BIG!!! ha!
December 19th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Congratulations! Way to go man! That’s awesome. I hope God uses this opportunity in your life to draw you closer to Him.
December 21st, 2006 at 4:40 am
oh stephen, i´m so incredibly proud of you!!! i believe in you and know that God has great plans for you life and ministry!! have a merry christmas!
December 21st, 2006 at 9:04 am
woh! way to go!! and La Boheme…i LOVE La Boheme…i mean, you have to if you ever had Dr. Keck, right? i’m so excited for you! congrats.
December 22nd, 2006 at 7:38 am
hey dude congrats on your audition! thats really awesome!!! dude its crazy to see you moving on to big things like this..considering that weve spent a pretty huge chunk of our time just chillin on a little hill talkin…awesome!
December 28th, 2006 at 1:54 pm
We are proud of you, Stephen.
December 28th, 2006 at 8:19 pm
Congrats man! Hope you do well, as we all know you will. I still remember those summer nights when we were little playing b-ball on our street with your bro, dad, JB, Shawn and Damien, well practically the entire neighborhood. Those were the days. Good luck to you!!
January 2nd, 2007 at 8:18 am
May God be with you on all your accomplishments.
The Davis-Nelson family, are very proud of you. Also Greeting for the new 2007 year. I love hearing of the talents and gifts you bring to life. Hope to see you soon.l Love auntie.**** Connie.