A Conversion with Tami Petty By Natasha Barbieri Soprano Tami Petty is one of those special people who enter your life like a burst of sunshine. I was first introduced to her while at Westchester Community College perusing my Associate’s degree in Performance. My teacher at the time, Rosemarie Serrano, felt that it was time…

By Natasha Barbieri Alessandra Paonessa is a beautiful Canadian born soprano who has set her sights on an international career.  “Music isn’t just something I do, it’s who I am,” she shares passionately. “I was fortunate enough not to have options. I am good at many things, but I have always had a passion for…

By Natasha Barbieri Katie Marshall is a thirteen-year-old soprano hailing from the United Kingdom. Her clear, sweet voice and passion for music can be heard on her self-titled EP which features “Dolce Vento” and “Pie Jesu.” I was impressed not only by her voice but also her initiative. Tell us what inspired you to become…

By Natasha Barbieri When I transferred to Andrews it was a leap of faith and I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of their vocal program. I remember walking into my first choral rehearsal with Stephen Zork and the Andrews University choral and feeling quite apprehensive. We sang ‘The Lord Bless you and Keep…

By Natasha Barbieri Faith Tucker is an up and coming fourteen-year-old classical crossover singer from England. After hearing her lovely rendition of “O Mio babbino Caro” we decided to get to know a little more about her. When did you begin singing and taking lessons? “I started when I was 8-years-old, but didn’t take up…

Album Review By Natasha Barbieri Robert Bruce, Composer “Songs of Light and Shadow Volume 1” Robert Bruce is a composer known for his experimental music and visual style that has been heard in film and meditation. He is known to be fascinated by the therapeutic nature of music as well as its connection with the…

with Jeremy McIntyre, tenor, and teacher at the Edison Environmental Science Academy and Greenwood Elementary School. By Natasha Barbieri Typical Day in the Life: 8:20 – 9:20 AM. 5th Grade General Music Class 9:25 – 9:55 AM. 2nd Grade General Music Class 10:00 – 11:00 AM. 4th Grade General Music Class. 11:00 – 11:45 AM.…

By Natasha Barbieri Micheal Castaldo is not just your average classical crossover tenor. When we spoke I was struck by his knowledge of music, culture and his own ancestry. He is someone committed to embracing his entire history and sharing his story in a very authentic way. “I was born in the region of Calabria…