ULM Voice Majors Shine at State Singing Conference in Lafayette

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Voice majors from the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) participated in the Louisiana Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Conference on March 8th-9th at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. This event allowed students to showcase their vocal skills in various musical styles, suited to their academic levels.

ULM students performed well in the competition segment of the conference, covering multiple musical genres. The faculty from the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts, including Dr. Nancy Carey, Mr. Justin Havard, Dr. Richad Seiler, and Dr. Claire Vangelisti, supported the students and contributed at the conference.

Several ULM students won top awards in their categories. Je’Chauna Wilhite, guided by Dr. Carey, secured first place in the Commercial Music lower college treble category. Braden Tucker and Preston Anderson, from Dr. Vangelisti’s studio, each won first place in their Commercial Music categories.

In the Music Theatre and Classical categories, ULM students also performed well. Gabe Garcia, from Dr. Vangelisti’s studio, won first place in both the High School Music Theatre and Classical categories for Tenor Bass Baritone (TBB). James Wright won first place in the Upper College Music Theatre TBB and tied for first in the Hall Johnson all voices category.