Unpacking Opera

Emma chats with American Composer Michael ChingSponsored by Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

Politics. Building Bridges. Communism.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets - https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals chat with Mark Moliterno and Kristin Roney, the founders of YogaVoice® (@theyogavoice)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Risk. Power. Not Understanding Consent.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Seduction. Faith. Aggressive Dancing.Vocal excerpt provided by Rebecca Hundley (@rebeccahundley)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals chat with Ingela Onstad: singer, coach, and founder of Creative Artistry(@courageousartistry)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- operabracelets.com

The gals have some Mama Mia Margaritas with singer and musical theater expert Joey Rodriguez (@j3waythreat) in this special edition of Unpacking Opera After Hours.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- operabracelets.com

The gals have some Albert Herring Amaretto Sours with mezzo-soprano Roslinde Rivera (@roslinde_rivera)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- operabracelets.com 

Heartbreak. Insanity. A lot of Beer.Excerpts by Emma and CaraSponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Flirtation. Pride. Gold Diggers Galore.Musical excerpts provided by Chancelor Barbaree (@chance.the.singer) and Misha Audis (@mishaquartergray)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Cara chats with Dr. Ron Witzke about the challenges of audition season.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Grief. Family conflict. A very unpleasant woman.Sponsored by: https://www.operabracelets.com/

Crime. Rampant Lies. Men Causing Problems.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals drink some Macbeth Mules with mezz-soprano and spooky queen Ashley West-Davis. (@ashleywestdavis)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals talk pedagogy with professor and performer Dr. Gregory Brookes.https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/aboutus/faculty/gregory-brookes.phpSponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Magic. Sacrifice. Mermaid Drama.With vocal excerpt provided by Frances Venditte (@frances178)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets - https://www.operabracelets.com/

Prophecies. Politics. Bloodthirsty Wives.Vocal excerpt provided by Paul Leland Hill (@papa.hichew)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets -  https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals chat with early music expert Dr. William Averill about the world of Baroque Opera.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- operabracelets.com

The gals have some Bellini Bellinis with mezzo-soprano Maddy Smith (@maddysm.th)Sponsered by Opera Bracelets -operabracelets.com

Fatal Friendships. Missed Opportunities. Men hurting their own feelings.Vocal excerpt provided by Casey Joiner (@ckeenanmusic) Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Class Issues. Abuse of Power. Pranks on Pranks on Pranks.Vocal excerpts provided by Avery Mahan (@avemahan) Paul Leland Hill (@papa.hichew) and Cara Ellman (@caraellmansoprano).Sponsored by Opera Bracelets - https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals chat with singers Gerald Dolter and Eric Stoklossa about their international opera careers.Sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals have some Musetta Modelos with Bill West-Davis (@b_westdavis)Sponsored by Opera Bracelets-  https://www.operabracelets.com/

Friendship. Murder. Simps. Vocal excerpts provided by Abbi Hobbs (@abigalehobbsmezzo) and Maddy Smith (@maddysm.th) sponsored by Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

Deception. Revelry. Bat suits.Sponsor: Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/Vocal excerpts provided by Marie Smithwick (@mezzo.smitty), Emma Steiner (@emmalouisesteiner) Kristen Gilles (krstnmxrie)

The gals chat with  singers Spencer Ruwe, Eric Ferring, and Jill Grove about the LGBTQIA+ community in opera. @spencerruwehttp://www.jillgrovemezzo.com/https://www.ericferring.com/Sponsor: Lubbock Moonlight Musicals https://moonlightmusicals.com/

The gals drink Don Ginvonnis with soprano Alissa Henderson (@alissa_hende)Sponsor: Lubbock Moonlight Musicals- https://moonlightmusicals.com/

Blood oaths. The downfall of the gods. A mistreated horse. Sponsored by https://moonlightmusicals.com/

Gods in disguise. Courage versus arrogance. A really rude teenager. Vocal excerpt provided by Nicholas Simpson (@tenorsimpson)Sponsor: Lubbock Moonlight Musicals - https://moonlightmusicals.com/

Destiny. Family Betrayal. Twins  being way too close. Vocal excerpt provided by Jayme Vaughn-Linebarger (@jaymesings)Sponsored by Lubbock Moonlight Musicals- https://moonlightmusicals.com/

Greed. Power. Gods making questionable decisions.Vocal excerpt provided by Casey Joiner (@ckeenanmusic)Sponsor_ Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals have Lucia Lemon Drops with Dr. Shayna Tayloe (@shaynatayloe)Sponsor: Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals chat with singer, teacher, and summer program coordinator Dr. Rebecca Hays. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/aboutus/faculty/rebecca-wascoe.phpSponsor: Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

Revenge. Deceit. Murder Clowns.Vocal excerpt provided by Edgar Sierra (@egdar_si)Sponsor: Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

Jealousy. Bargaining. A Gross Old Man.Vocal excerpt by Dr. Rebecca Hayshttps://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/aboutus/faculty/rebecca-wascoe.phpSponsor: Opera Bracelets  https://www.operabracelets.com

Passion. Greed. Sugar babies.Musical excerpt provided by Emily HolterSponsor: Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals have some pineapple margs with tenor Edgar Sierra (edgar_si)Sponsors:Humble Grounds Cafe: https://humblegrounds.cafe/Opera Bracelets: https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals have a chat with collegiate instructor and international performer, mezzo-soprano Jill Grove. http://www.jillgrovemezzo.com/Sponsors:Humble Grounds Cafe https://humblegrounds.cafe/Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

Human nature. The testing of fidelity. Men putting their girlfriends in stressful situations for fun.Musical excerpts provided by Cara Ellman (caraellmansoprano) , Kristen Gillis (krstnmxrie) , and Spencer Ruwe (spencerruwe)Sponsor: Humble Grounds Cafe - https://humblegrounds.cafe/

Sacrifice. Deception. Too Many Cousins.Vocal excerpt provided by Alaina Galt (@alainagalt)Sponsor: Humble Grounds Cafe- https://humblegrounds.cafe

Kindness over Pride. Rags to Riches. Really Rude Sisters. vocal excerpt provided by Edgar Sierra (edgar_si)Sponsor: Humble Grounds Cafe https://humblegrounds.cafe/

The gals chat with portfolio artist Cindy Sadler about hows her summer program adapted to COVID- 19.*This episode was recorded over zoom, resulting in less than optimal sound quality.

Love and War. Family Secrets. A lot of Dads.Sponsor:Humble Grounds Cafe- https://humblegrounds.cafe/

The gals have some Elixir of Love with contralto Casey Joiner.Sponsor: Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals talk to singers Karina Lago (@adventuresofablindsoprano) and Sarah Scofield (@scof97) about accessibility for singers with physical and learning disabilities. Sponsor: Opera Bracelets ( https://www.operabracelets.com/)

Love Against All Odds. Addiction. White People Causing Problems for No Reason.Vocal excerpt provided by Kristen Gillis (@krstnmxrie )Sponsor-Opera Bracelets- https://www.operabracelets.com/

A power hungry family. Holy wrath. A soprano who can't help but snatch a crown.Vocal excerpt provided by Gerald Dolter.Sponsors:Opera Bracelets https://www.operabracelets.com/

Unrequited Love. Class Divides. Using Wine to Make People Love You. Musical excerpt provided by Edgar Sierra (@edgar_si)Sponsor:Opera Bracelets - https://www.operabracelets.com/

The gals have some Gullivan Gulpers with singer-composer M Hybner.

The gals talk to Axel Englund, the author of Deviant Opera: Sex Power and Perversion Onstage.- The content of this episode may be unsuitable for young listeners.@deviant_operaBuy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Deviant-Opera-Power-Perversion-Stage/dp/0520343255/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=deviant+opera&qid=1611532886&sr=8-1Sponsors and Collaborators: -YPTY Yoga (https://www.yptyyoga.com) -Encore by K (https://encorebyk.com) -UglyHot ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/uglyhot?fbclid=IwAR1uEL5hOOPqBRF5v2BhOCAg_C_FbLn5RwoDXIDMHjkKFyfrrd3T_VxGu3s§ion_id=30956597)

Children Saving the Day. A House of Snacks. Real Intense Trauma Bonding. Vocal excerpt provided by Shayna Tayloe (@shaynatayloe)Sponsors and Collaborators: -YPTY Yoga (https://www.yptyyoga.com) -Encore by K (https://encorebyk.com) -UglyHot ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/uglyhot?fbclid=IwAR1uEL5hOOPqBRF5v2BhOCAg_C_FbLn5RwoDXIDMHjkKFyfrrd3T_VxGu3s§ion_id=30956597)