New Competition and Registration Deadline Published

The Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the David Walter's Department of Music's Performance Center.  This event is open to current JSU voice students who meet the following requirements:

• JSU voice student studying with a full-time or adjunct voice faculty member
• 2.5 GPA
•  Must be a full-time student
• Former first-place winners are not eligible to compete
• Student must provide his or her own accompanist

Repertoire Requirements:

• One aria (French, Italian, English, or German)
• Three art songs (representing a varied selection of languages including French, German, Italian, and/or English)
• One additional selection (aria, or art song in any language)  

The registration deadline is Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 12:00 pm (CT).  Students interested must register online here.

2012 Season Changes

The Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition invites you, students and friends, to the Masterclass (November 2), and the Benefit Concert (November 4).

Masterclass: Nov. 2nd Friday @ 1:45pm

David L. Walters Music Department (Mason Hall). Free admission.

Current JSU voice students receive constructive advice from vocal expert Dr. Ginger Beazley, founder of Ars Nova and voice teacher to Metropolitan Opera stars Susanna Philips, and Angela Brown.

Benefit Concert: Nov. 4th Sunday @ 6:00 pm
First United Methodist Church of Anniston. $9.00 donation appreciated.

Alumni Jarrod Lee, Estefania Cuevas Wilcox, Haley Arrington and others return for a night of music from Mozart to Gershwin. All proceeds benefit the Armstrong Awards for 2013 vocal competition.

Notes:

• The Vocal Competition has been postponed until Spring 2013
• The JSU Vocal Alumni Concert Series has been changed to The Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition

For further information please contact Jarrod Lee at jarrodleeopera@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!

- The Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition

Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition Postponed to Spring Semester

The Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition has been postponed to a later date.  We will post a new date as soon as one becomes available.

The master class and alumni concert continue to be programmed for November 2nd and 4th, respectively.  

Masterclass with Dr. Ginger Beazley

Friday, November 2, 2012
1:45 pm at Mason Hall Performance Center
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Open to the public.  Free admission.

Vocal Alumni Concert

Sunday, November 4, 2012
6:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Anniston
Anniston, AL

Tickets available online and at the door.  Open to the public.  Admission:  $9.00




JSU Vocal Alumni Association

Announcing The 2012 Concert Series Season!

Click here to view our current season flyer

The JSU Vocal Alumni Concert Series proudly announces the 2012 season of events.  They are as follows:

Masterclass with Dr. Ginger Beazley

Friday, November 2, 2012
1:45 pm at Mason Hall Performance Center
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Open to the public.  Free admission.

Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition

Saturday, November 3, 2012
1:00 pm at Mason Hall Performance Center
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Open to the public.  Free admission.

Finals Concert and Vocal Alumni Performance

Sunday, November 4, 2012
6:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Anniston
Anniston, AL

Tickets available online and at the door.  Open to the public.  Admission:  $9.00

A Letter from Our Chairman

Hello Gamecocks!

The Fall has returned, and the Vocal Alumni of Jacksonville State University are ready for another
great season. As a 08’ vocal alumnus of the David L. Walters Music Department, I remember enjoying the campus and eager to learn more about my craft while seeking funding to continue my education from High School. I would not be where I am today if not for the advice from JSU faculty, structure from my family, and monetary contributions from people I will probably never see in this lifetime,but I am grateful to them. I take this responsibility to offer you an opportunity to donate any amount toward the JSU Vocal Alumni Concert Series (JSU VACS). Join the JSU Alumni and contribute toward the educational development of a student who needs your help! We have received $700-$800 from last year’s contributions and we are seeking the same for this year. Our goal is $1,300. This small amount covers three days worth of musical events including: a Masterclass in constructive criticism for voice students, the Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition which includes a monetary award, and the Alumni Concert for the students performed by alumni of JSU. JSU VACS can receive your donations by internet at “JSU Foundation“on the JSU Website and a tax deduction slip is sent to you from the JSU Foundation. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Nov. 2, 2012 Friday at 1:45pm for the Masterclass in the David L. Walters Music Department, Nov. 3, 2012 Saturday at 1pm for the second annual Richard Armstrong Vocal Competition in the David L. Walters Music Department and on Nov. 4, 2012 Sunday at 6pm for the second annual Alumni Concert featuring the winner of the competition at 6pm in the First United Methodist Church of Anniston, AL. ($10.00 entrance fee for adults, $5.00 for students w/ID). Go GAMECOCKS!!!

Jarrod Lee, 08’
JSU Alumnus and Chairman of the JSU Vocal Alumni Concert Series

“Sharing in the Joy of Singing”

jsuvacs@gmail.com

Click here to submit your donation through the JSU Foundation Page 

Please select "Other" in the drop box and specify "JSU Vocal Alumni Association" in the box provided.

Richard Armstrong Competition Finalists 2011

Eric Wilcox, Tenor
Winner and Audience Favorite

Christina Booker, Soprano
Second Place

Kaylon Gilley, Tenor
Third Place

Welcome to our website!

The Jacksonville State University Vocal Alumni Concert Series would like to welcome you to our website. Please feel free to browse around to find out more information about our upcoming events!