College Acceptance Congratulations
Rachel Rotay on being accepted at Berklee Boston for vocal jazz and composition and Columbia College Chicago for general music beginning fall 2020.
Sarah Dziadzio on being accepted at the University of Michigan in the Literature, Science and Arts College beginning fall 2020.
Gabby Blondin on being accepted at AMDA New York for musical theater performance and Sienna Heights University, Michigan for musical theater beginning fall 2019.
Gibson Gillett-Behrens on being accepted at the University of Michigan School of Music Theater and Dance for performing arts technology and at Western Michigan University for multimedia arts technology beginning fall 2017.
Sarah Dziadzio on being accepted at the University of Michigan in the Literature, Science and Arts College beginning fall 2020.
Gabby Blondin on being accepted at AMDA New York for musical theater performance and Sienna Heights University, Michigan for musical theater beginning fall 2019.
Gibson Gillett-Behrens on being accepted at the University of Michigan School of Music Theater and Dance for performing arts technology and at Western Michigan University for multimedia arts technology beginning fall 2017.
Merit and Scholarship Awards
Caleb Petty and Bonnie Wisenbaugh both received generous awards from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp to attend the piano and musical theater camp respectively for the 2020 Summer Session.
YouTube Competition
Longtime student Joslyn Brown competed on the second season of the Shine! competition on Brandon TV during the fall of 2019. Joslyn competed well and progressed through the many challenges. This is her last episode on the show. I'm so proud of her as a person and a vocalist. Well done, Joslyn!
Making A Musical
Student Rachel Rotay is no stranger to the stage. She has performed in numerous venues since she was 10 years old. She also likes to write songs and when she teamed up with her father they wrote a musical called "Glockcoma". The musical was produced first at a festival in New York when Rachel was in middle school. She was able to be in the show as a minor child character. A few years later, the duo decided to update the script and score and produce it in their hometown. In April 2019 "Glockcoma" opened at the Historic Howell Theater in Howell, Michigan for a new audience. This time Rachel was old enough to star as a co-lead and sing a new ballad. This is the song, "Epiphany".
Quartet
Many times I am able to put together duets, trios, quartets or more with students for the yearly Concert. In December of 2018 four long term advanced students performed Rihanna's "Close to You" for our friends and family. Enjoy.
Advanced Vocal Focus Class
In August 2017, students in the Advanced Vocal Focus Class got a chance to go to Real II Reel Productions recording studio! We learned a lot about preparation, working with a music producer, and navigating the new experience. Well done, girls!
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Joslyn
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Gabby
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Myla
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Ruby
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Talent Shows
Music Video
This is Rachel's music video for the song she wrote "Stowaway". It was recorded at Real II Reel Productions and the videography was by her friend from Hartland High School in Michigan during January 2017. It features Ian Crampton, former guitar teacher at the Studio, in the love interest role.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nyL8TMfGDXhgRYEF9