Congratulations to Rachel O’Keefe, Michelle Zuehlke, and Erika Herrmann, all of whom made it to the State Level in their musical theatre events. Erika was also advanced for her classical solo, and Rachel for multiple ensemble pieces. Selections they performed included Honeybun, Turn Back O Man, and Moonfall. I’ll post further results as my students complete their auditions for S & E and college programs.
In other educational news, I’ve been working on a script for Chicago Opera Theatre’s “Opera for All” program, in which I work as a Teaching Artist. This spring, our students at four Chicago area schools will present the opera they’ve been working on with us and various other artists, including the late great Mary Scruggs of Second City, who taught the kids how to write lyrics. The opera, “School Rules!”, concerns a child’s day at school with flights of fancy including chocolate milk protest songs and celebrations of family legacy and heritage. It’s going to be exciting!
