Spotlight Series: 帕洛阿尔托学院 Vocalists

在帕洛阿尔托学院, students studying the performing arts have many opportunities to grow and showcase their skills. 克里斯蒂娜丘韦, 亚历山大·蒙塔沃, 丽贝卡Milligan, 约旦罗德里格斯, and Samantha Moreno are students at the 大学 who have done just that, and they have earned the opportunity of a lifetime.

These five students have unique paths that brought them to where they are today. Although they each have different career goals, they all believe they belong on stage.

"I realized that I just loved being in front of people,埃斯基维尔说, a 戏剧的学生 at the 大学. "I love the adrenaline and rush it gives me because I manifest that energy into positivity."

今年夏天, the students are traveling to Sydney, Australia to perform at the Sydney Opera House with vocalists from around the world as part of the 2019 Young Adult Honors Performance Series. They will spend six days in Sydney studying under master conductors, getting to know accomplished 音乐ians from around the world, and experiencing the highlights of "the Harbour City."

"It was really exciting when we found out. I got chills all over my body," said Moreno, a 音乐 education student. "It's such an amazing opportunity. I never thought that I would be doing this, and I am so grateful that I am."

The trip presents an opportunity for the students to showcase their talent and make connections on international level. The other vocalists in the program come from all over the world, so it is significant that five applicants from 帕洛阿尔托学院 were selected.

"It just shows that there's something here," said Montalvo, 音乐 student. "They're setting us up to continue performing and inspire others."

All five students agree that their time studying at 帕洛阿尔托学院 has been vital to their growth as performers. The students credit the faculty for pushing them to try new things and find their niches.

"They [the performing arts faculty] see where you need work, and they help you grow,米利根说。, 戏剧的学生. "They're always pushing you to be the best person and performer that you can be."

The learning opportunities at the 大学 went further than just sitting in a classroom.

"I was not only able to take all my theater classes but also be given tons of opportunities to perform in several different shows, play a range of different characters from female to male and everything in between,罗德里格斯说, 戏剧的学生, who has strengthened his acting, 音乐, 还有舞蹈技巧. "We're being taught to become triple threats."

The trip comes as four of the students graduated from 帕洛阿尔托学院 in spring 2019. As they all continue pursuing their educational and professional goals, the students will use what they have learned to set their sights ahead.

"Hopefully one day I'll get to be a part of a touring show,罗德里格斯说. "I want to tour across the entire world and perform for different audiences while seeing different places."