Sunday, July 13, 2014

Tri-Cities Opera Announces New General Director


TCO HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO WELCOME NEW GENERAL DIRECTOR, SUSAN ASHBAKER!
Thursday, July 24, at 10:00AM  
You're invited to the Clinton Street Opera Center as members of the Tri-Cities Opera Board of Directors introduce our new General Director, Ms. Susan Ashbaker. Additionally, we will announce our incoming Resident Artist roster, and other details of our 2014-2015 Season of REVENGE... REVELRY... REDEMPTION!
 
Ms. Ashbaker comes to TCO with a wealth of experience on both sides of the opera and music industry. An author and lecturer, she has also served as Executive Director, Director of Artistic and Music Administration, Vocal Coach, Master Class Presenter, Collaborative Pianist, and Singer Advocate.
 
She has been a frequent judge for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Ms. Ashbaker was affiliated with the Opera Company of Philadelphia for 16 years leading the casting practices and identifying and offering opportunities to young singers. She also worked as assistant conductor and vocal coach with the New York City Opera, European Center for Opera and Vocal Arts (Belgium), New Israeli Vocal Arts Institute, International Vocal Arts Institute in Montreal, Theater am Goetheplatz (Bremen, Germany), and the Academy of Vocal Arts.
 
To read more about Ms. Ashbaker's career thus far CLICK HERE to visit her website.  Don't forget to join us at the opera center on Thursday, July 24th at 10:00AM!

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