Tag Archives: Chicago High School for the Arts

Joshlyn Camille and Coco Butter Win First Place!

Posted on April 24, 2016 by gretapope

Joshlyn Camille and Coco Butter On Thursday, April 21, 2016 The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation hosted the annual “Bringing’ Down The House” Competition in Chicago. Music Forward Foundation is a National Emerging Artist Pipeline that invests in young musicians … Continue reading →

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Staying Healthy as a Vocalist!

Posted on October 10, 2015 by gretapope

Hello Private Voice Students and Parents, The 2015-2016 Fall Semester is well underway and students have settled in very nicely. As the weather begins to change, I encourage students to take care. As vocalists, our bodies are our instruments. Keep … Continue reading →

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Make the Moment Perfect!

Posted on September 24, 2015 by gretapope

My Professional Development for Instrumentalists class had a watershed moment yesterday. There are a number of instrument types represented in the class and my job is to lead them in discovering career options for themselves as musicians. I asked students … Continue reading →

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Wonderland…Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by gretapope

I recently went to the Ruth Page Center in Chicago to see Wonderland, Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure, presented by the Chicago Children’s Theater. I am delighted to report that Ariana Burks, who played Alice, is one of my students. … Continue reading →

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Ravyn Lenae

Posted on May 19, 2015 by gretapope

Ravyn Lenae I have been teaching voice students for the past two years. Though I have a Master of Music Degree and have extensively studied vocal pedagogy, I was never inclined to teach. I was very busy with my own … Continue reading →

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ChiArts Carolers to Bring Holiday Cheer to Families at Ronald McDonald House

Posted on November 23, 2013 by gretapope

The ChiArts Carolers are my Professional Development proteges. What a fantastic group! Click on this link for more information on their upcoming Holiday performances. ChiArts Carolers

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IMEA Competition

Posted on October 17, 2013 by gretapope

This has been an interesting week. I was a judge at the IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) Competition, where I saw many very talented young singers. Several of the students that I coached at Fenwick High School (as Musical Director … Continue reading →

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