By billalpert | Student Videos
Alpert Studio students Kelly Muller and Genevieve Ellis perform onstage with Michael Feinstein and other luminaries at the finals of this national event.
By billalpert | Student Videos
Alpert studio students have participated in this national competition in both 2012 and 2013.
By billalpert | Studio News , violin , voice
It’s shaping up to be a busy Spring at the Studio. Please make a note of the following dates:
Our Spring/Summer Recital will be held on Saturday, June, 8 at 4:30 p.m. • Save the date, as all students are expected to participate.
Spring Event Summary:
Spring Break – March 18-22:Â No lessons for voice or violin
San Bernardino County Solofest (voice and violin) – April 6/April 13 -Â Application Deadline March 22: Information
Suzuki Violin Graduation – April 28 -Â Recordings due in March -Â Information
Great American Songbook Competition (High School Vocal Students) -Â Videotaping on Saturday, March 16 – Deadlne for Entry: March 31 -Â Information
Spring/Summer Recital – Saturday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. – Rehearsal on Friday, June 7, times tba
By billalpert | Bill Alpert Journal , Reviews , voice
Ira Gershwin and Michael Feinstein
This fascinating interview from NPR’s Fresh Air, recounts singer Michael Feinstein’s years of working with the Gershwin family. Over this period Feinstein cataloged much of the Gershwin discography, and in the process unearthed a treasure trove of wonderful stories.
The interview coincides with the release of Feinstein’s new book: The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs. Feinstein writes firsthand about the musical world of the American composers and brothers, George and Ira Gershwin. The book includes a CD of rare performance including “Strike Up the Band,” “‘S Wonderful,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You,” “They All Laughed,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Embraceable You,” “Who Cares?,” “I Got Plenty of Nuthin’,” “They Can’t Take Than Away from Me,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “Love Is Here to Stay.”  The studio recommends it as a must-have collection for anyone who loves the Great American Songbook!
By billalpert | Reviews , Student News , Studio News
Congratulations to Genevieve Ellis and Kelly Muller who were recently honored to participate in the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition. Kelly and Genevieve were national finalists in the competition, and as such were guided in a master class by Michael Feinstein and Sandi Patty.
Excerpted from Examiner.com. Read full article here.
Taking center stage in front again to sing such songs as “Old Devil Moon†(Nick Angel), “All Right By Me†(Eleri Ward), “That’s Life†(Jared Wells), “The Nearness of You†(Tony Ponella), “Blue Skies†(Sage Melcher), “What a Wonderful World,†(Tori Anna), “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life “ (Jillian Slade), “All of Me†(Nick Ziobro), “But Not For Me†(Kelly Ward) and “You Can’t Get a Man With a Gun†(Genevieve Ellis), the vocalists were guided in a master class by Michael Feinstein and Sandi Patty.
By billalpert | Events , Student News , Studio News
Wow! Kudos to two of our young students who won coveted spots in Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and competition. Pictured are Kelly Muller, their voice teacher Melanie Alpert, Genevieve Ellis, and acting coach Brandon Alpert.
Across the nation, Genevieve and Kelly are two of only ten high school students selected to win a trip to Indiana for a vocal academy and final competition. Have a great time, young ladies. We’re proud of you!