Thank you all who showed your support last year!
The 2022 summer art song festival program will be announced soon! Stay tuned!!!
Summer of Art Song Festival 2021
The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY) is pleased to announce our upcoming summer season via Zoom:
In order to respect the privacy of our guests and the integrity of the virtual event, we send the Zoom event passwords out as a BCC email list. Doing so may result with the email being sent to the Spam folder. Please check for the emailed link a day before the event. If you are unable to find the link, please email [email protected] .
FREE Masterclass Series (Suggested Donation of $10)
Saturday, June 12, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
Collaboration & Ensemble with MARK MARKHAM
Dr. Mark Markham, renowned for his work with legendary American soprano Jessye Norman (1945-2019), will work with singers and pianists on the art of partnership with particular focus on the French and German vocal repertoire. Discover your best performance practices in this class. Markham was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from John Hopkins University, and is considered one of the most prominent performers and teachers in his profession. In recent years, recitals have been given with a new generation of stars including sopranos, Leah Crocetto and Jennifer O'Loughlin and mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges. Markham also has his own summer workshop, Singing in Sicily – a non-profit intensive training program for talented young singers from around the world.
Sunday, June 13, 2021, 12 pm* ET virtually via Zoom *PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME
Dramatic Interpretation of Song Masterclass with REAHANN BRYCE-DAVIS
Hailed by the New York Times as a "striking mezzo soprano" and by the San Francisco Chronicle for her "electrifying sense of fearlessness," Raehann Bryce-Davis will guide singers through how to get to the heart of the musical text and dramatic interpretation. Ms. Bryce-Davis can be seen recently in a moving video released in 2020 "To The Afflicted" that speaks to the times in which we are living:
https://youtu.be/QAPtCED5nlw
Saturday, June 19, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
German Lied with Nils Neubert (tenor)
Nils Neubert, the renowned tenor and German diction coach, will explore the German Lied repertoire spanning from Schubert and Schumann to Mahler and Strauss and composers in between. Mr. Neubert is a sought-after interpreter of song, oratorio, and opera who teachers German diction and vocal literature at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music and Mannes in New York. He is also the current vice-president of NATS-NYC.
Saturday, July 10, 2021, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
French Song with THOMAS GRUBB
Thomas Grubb's Singing in French: A Manual of French Diction & French Vocal Repertoire was published in April of 1979 by Schirmer Books/Macmillan, almost immediately establishing Grubb as a leading authority on both subjects. Since then, some forty-two years ago, his book has sold steadily throughout the world. As a faculty member at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School, the Curtis Institute and the Peabody Conservatory, Grubb taught actively for fifty years. As pianist and vocal coach, he has collaborated with singers such as Renee Fleming, Audra McDonald, Benita Valente and Eleanor Steber. He has also given master classes throughout North America, Europe and Asia and served as juror for the Metropolitan Opera Guild auditions, the International Paris Voice Competition and the Fulbright Commission. Grubb coached all the French opera productions at New York City Opera for more than twenty years. In 2002 the French Ministry of Culture decorated Thomas Grubb as a member of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to French culture around the globe.
Saturday, July 17, 2021, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
African American Song with EMERY STEPHENS (baritone)
Recognized as one of the leading performers, masterclass teachers and lecturers of African American Song repertoire, Dr. Emery Stephens (baritone), offers his extensive insight and unique philosophy on an area of music all too often neglected by artists. He will guide singers and the audience on how to interpret this genre authentically within a cultural context regardless of the performer’s racial identity. While this music is written by composers of color who have often been marginalized or not fully represented in classical music, the essence of these songs transcends the color of the performer. Our guest artist will offer his expert insight on how to approach the music intelligently and with empathy through creating more integrated singing communities.
Saturday, August 7, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
The Fusion of Word & Tone - French, German and Italian art song with THOMAS MURACO
Thomas Muraco, pianist, conductor, and coach, will explore the fusion of word and tone through the diverse French, German and Italian art song repertoire. Muraco is a celebrated coach who cites the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein as one of his mentors. Muraco is on faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. Mr Muraco teaches and judges vocal competitions around the globe.
Sunday, August 15, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
American Songbook with NEIL SEMER
Internationally recognized for his work with classical, Broadway, and contemporary style singers, voice teacher, Neil Semer, offers his extensive insight guiding singers through an enjoyable afternoon of music from the American Songbook. Semer has a summer training institute for singers in both Germany and Canada. In addition to the Neil Semer Training Institutes abroad and maintaining a vibrant voice studio in New York, he also teaches in London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189894675
Meeting ID: 851 8989 4675
Passcode: standards
Saturday, August 21, 4 pm* ET virtually via Zoom - *PLEASE NOTE THE LATER START TIME
Spanish Language Art Song with Maya Hoover & José Meléndez,
Dr. Maya Hoover, (mezzo) and pianist and vocal coach, José Meléndez explore the vast array of songs and poetry of Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Peru, Uruguay and other Latin American and European countries. Dr. Hoover is the author of A Guide the Latin American Art Song and a professor on the voice faculty at the University of Hawaii, and Meléndez is a faculty member at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110725586
Meeting ID: 831 1072 5586
Passcode: espagnol
Masterclasses will take place virtually via Zoom.
Recital Series
Sunday, July 11, 2021, 2pm ET - virtually via Zoom
Summer Nights Concert with Singing in Sicily
Pianist Mark Markham is considered one of the finest artists of his generation. He is known around the world for his twenty-year collaboration with the legendary soprano Jessye Norman, as well as his partnerships with a new generation of singing stars, and his solo performances in recital and with orchestra. In partnership with Mr. Markham's Singing in Sicily vocal program, the eminent pianist will collaborate with four talented young artists: Kyle Dunn (baritone), Sophia Hunt (soprano), Hannah Noyes (soprano), and Anastasiia Sidorova (mezzo-soprano) to present a virtual concert for the Art Song Preservation Society.
Monday, June 21, 2021, 7 pm ET virtually via Zoom
Community Outreach Salon Concert - Make Music Day
In honor of Fête de la Musique (Make Music Day), ASPSNY will present an hour long concert of community members who simply want to make beautiful music performing art song on this special day. Produced by Community Outreach Director, Celeste Chau, there will also be a online social following the performance and a Q&A about art song with the Founder, Blair Boone-Migura.
Cost: FREE
Read more about our past festival by reading Sparks & Wiry Cries profile piece on ASPS:
http://www.sparksandwirycries.org/magazine/2019/9/15/four-questions-art-song-preservation-society-of-new-york?fbclid=IwAR2hEVBPdgTZuHmm883RMWmjEH5Bsy5nJOHsg9JT6uA5T0yFlZicnLO9hl4
Application and Auditions
If you are interested in tickets to attend or audit, please contact Blair Boone-Migura at [email protected] or visit our homepage and scroll down to purchase tickets. If you are interested in participating as a performer in the masterclass series or have a question about one of the masterclasses or the application process, please write to Blair Boone-Migura at [email protected]. We are always looking for singers!
Event Tickets
General tickets for all ASPS master classes and recitals are $10. Advance purchased tickets may also be obtained online via PayPal.
Questions? Contact Blair Boone-Migura at [email protected]
Paperless Programs
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and maximize our wonderful modern technology, we strongly encourage the use of paperless programs. You may view event programs directly on our website below, or you may download the program to any smart phone or tablet. We will also have a limited supply of paper programs at each event. Thank you for supporting our effort to stay green!
For further information, press tickets, photos, and to arrange interviews, please contact Blair Boone-Migura at or [email protected]
To make the suggested donation amount choose from the dropdown menu below. If you would like to make a larger donation, please feel free. We welcome all donation about to help maintain our programs. No amount is too big or too small!
The 2022 summer art song festival program will be announced soon! Stay tuned!!!
Summer of Art Song Festival 2021
The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY) is pleased to announce our upcoming summer season via Zoom:
In order to respect the privacy of our guests and the integrity of the virtual event, we send the Zoom event passwords out as a BCC email list. Doing so may result with the email being sent to the Spam folder. Please check for the emailed link a day before the event. If you are unable to find the link, please email [email protected] .
FREE Masterclass Series (Suggested Donation of $10)
Saturday, June 12, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
Collaboration & Ensemble with MARK MARKHAM
Dr. Mark Markham, renowned for his work with legendary American soprano Jessye Norman (1945-2019), will work with singers and pianists on the art of partnership with particular focus on the French and German vocal repertoire. Discover your best performance practices in this class. Markham was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from John Hopkins University, and is considered one of the most prominent performers and teachers in his profession. In recent years, recitals have been given with a new generation of stars including sopranos, Leah Crocetto and Jennifer O'Loughlin and mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges. Markham also has his own summer workshop, Singing in Sicily – a non-profit intensive training program for talented young singers from around the world.
Sunday, June 13, 2021, 12 pm* ET virtually via Zoom *PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME
Dramatic Interpretation of Song Masterclass with REAHANN BRYCE-DAVIS
Hailed by the New York Times as a "striking mezzo soprano" and by the San Francisco Chronicle for her "electrifying sense of fearlessness," Raehann Bryce-Davis will guide singers through how to get to the heart of the musical text and dramatic interpretation. Ms. Bryce-Davis can be seen recently in a moving video released in 2020 "To The Afflicted" that speaks to the times in which we are living:
https://youtu.be/QAPtCED5nlw
Saturday, June 19, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
German Lied with Nils Neubert (tenor)
Nils Neubert, the renowned tenor and German diction coach, will explore the German Lied repertoire spanning from Schubert and Schumann to Mahler and Strauss and composers in between. Mr. Neubert is a sought-after interpreter of song, oratorio, and opera who teachers German diction and vocal literature at Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music and Mannes in New York. He is also the current vice-president of NATS-NYC.
Saturday, July 10, 2021, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
French Song with THOMAS GRUBB
Thomas Grubb's Singing in French: A Manual of French Diction & French Vocal Repertoire was published in April of 1979 by Schirmer Books/Macmillan, almost immediately establishing Grubb as a leading authority on both subjects. Since then, some forty-two years ago, his book has sold steadily throughout the world. As a faculty member at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School, the Curtis Institute and the Peabody Conservatory, Grubb taught actively for fifty years. As pianist and vocal coach, he has collaborated with singers such as Renee Fleming, Audra McDonald, Benita Valente and Eleanor Steber. He has also given master classes throughout North America, Europe and Asia and served as juror for the Metropolitan Opera Guild auditions, the International Paris Voice Competition and the Fulbright Commission. Grubb coached all the French opera productions at New York City Opera for more than twenty years. In 2002 the French Ministry of Culture decorated Thomas Grubb as a member of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to French culture around the globe.
Saturday, July 17, 2021, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
African American Song with EMERY STEPHENS (baritone)
Recognized as one of the leading performers, masterclass teachers and lecturers of African American Song repertoire, Dr. Emery Stephens (baritone), offers his extensive insight and unique philosophy on an area of music all too often neglected by artists. He will guide singers and the audience on how to interpret this genre authentically within a cultural context regardless of the performer’s racial identity. While this music is written by composers of color who have often been marginalized or not fully represented in classical music, the essence of these songs transcends the color of the performer. Our guest artist will offer his expert insight on how to approach the music intelligently and with empathy through creating more integrated singing communities.
Saturday, August 7, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
The Fusion of Word & Tone - French, German and Italian art song with THOMAS MURACO
Thomas Muraco, pianist, conductor, and coach, will explore the fusion of word and tone through the diverse French, German and Italian art song repertoire. Muraco is a celebrated coach who cites the legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein as one of his mentors. Muraco is on faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. Mr Muraco teaches and judges vocal competitions around the globe.
Sunday, August 15, 2 pm ET virtually via Zoom
American Songbook with NEIL SEMER
Internationally recognized for his work with classical, Broadway, and contemporary style singers, voice teacher, Neil Semer, offers his extensive insight guiding singers through an enjoyable afternoon of music from the American Songbook. Semer has a summer training institute for singers in both Germany and Canada. In addition to the Neil Semer Training Institutes abroad and maintaining a vibrant voice studio in New York, he also teaches in London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189894675
Meeting ID: 851 8989 4675
Passcode: standards
Saturday, August 21, 4 pm* ET virtually via Zoom - *PLEASE NOTE THE LATER START TIME
Spanish Language Art Song with Maya Hoover & José Meléndez,
Dr. Maya Hoover, (mezzo) and pianist and vocal coach, José Meléndez explore the vast array of songs and poetry of Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Peru, Uruguay and other Latin American and European countries. Dr. Hoover is the author of A Guide the Latin American Art Song and a professor on the voice faculty at the University of Hawaii, and Meléndez is a faculty member at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110725586
Meeting ID: 831 1072 5586
Passcode: espagnol
Masterclasses will take place virtually via Zoom.
Recital Series
Sunday, July 11, 2021, 2pm ET - virtually via Zoom
Summer Nights Concert with Singing in Sicily
Pianist Mark Markham is considered one of the finest artists of his generation. He is known around the world for his twenty-year collaboration with the legendary soprano Jessye Norman, as well as his partnerships with a new generation of singing stars, and his solo performances in recital and with orchestra. In partnership with Mr. Markham's Singing in Sicily vocal program, the eminent pianist will collaborate with four talented young artists: Kyle Dunn (baritone), Sophia Hunt (soprano), Hannah Noyes (soprano), and Anastasiia Sidorova (mezzo-soprano) to present a virtual concert for the Art Song Preservation Society.
Monday, June 21, 2021, 7 pm ET virtually via Zoom
Community Outreach Salon Concert - Make Music Day
In honor of Fête de la Musique (Make Music Day), ASPSNY will present an hour long concert of community members who simply want to make beautiful music performing art song on this special day. Produced by Community Outreach Director, Celeste Chau, there will also be a online social following the performance and a Q&A about art song with the Founder, Blair Boone-Migura.
Cost: FREE
Read more about our past festival by reading Sparks & Wiry Cries profile piece on ASPS:
http://www.sparksandwirycries.org/magazine/2019/9/15/four-questions-art-song-preservation-society-of-new-york?fbclid=IwAR2hEVBPdgTZuHmm883RMWmjEH5Bsy5nJOHsg9JT6uA5T0yFlZicnLO9hl4
Application and Auditions
If you are interested in tickets to attend or audit, please contact Blair Boone-Migura at [email protected] or visit our homepage and scroll down to purchase tickets. If you are interested in participating as a performer in the masterclass series or have a question about one of the masterclasses or the application process, please write to Blair Boone-Migura at [email protected]. We are always looking for singers!
Event Tickets
General tickets for all ASPS master classes and recitals are $10. Advance purchased tickets may also be obtained online via PayPal.
Questions? Contact Blair Boone-Migura at [email protected]
Paperless Programs
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and maximize our wonderful modern technology, we strongly encourage the use of paperless programs. You may view event programs directly on our website below, or you may download the program to any smart phone or tablet. We will also have a limited supply of paper programs at each event. Thank you for supporting our effort to stay green!
For further information, press tickets, photos, and to arrange interviews, please contact Blair Boone-Migura at or [email protected]
To make the suggested donation amount choose from the dropdown menu below. If you would like to make a larger donation, please feel free. We welcome all donation about to help maintain our programs. No amount is too big or too small!
Summer of Song Festival 2021 is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York state Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State legislature and administered by LMCC. LMCC serves, connects and makes space for artists and community.