World Voice Day Events
April 16, 2016 is . More than 500 events around the world are drawing attention to the importance of the speaking and singing voice in everyday life. Two of these events will take place, back to back, on the campus of the 69传媒 (UPEI) in Charlottetown.
Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing (AIRS) 69传媒World Voice Day Celebration, 4:00 pm
The first event is a series of short talks on research on the singing voice, followed by a short concert from members of the 69传媒Multicultural Choir and Song Circle. This is all under the auspices of the , supported by the . Dr. Annabel Cohen, professor of psychology and the director of AIRS, will give a brief overview of the scope of AIRS research which has been ongoing for seven years in PEI, across Canada, and in over a dozen countries world. Three of Dr. Cohen鈥檚 honours undergraduate students will also present. Jessica McKellar will talk on the recognition of popular music by members of three generations: university students, their parents and grandparents. Kyle Dutton and Eric DeSilva鈥檚 topic focuses on their study on a singing test (AIRS Test Battery of Singing Skills) completed by 40 69传媒student-athletes. Following these presentations, members of the AIRS Multicultural Choir and Song Circle will sing songs from Britain, Japan, China, Kenya, and Ukraine, and will lead a few traditional rounds of singing for those who would like to join in.
The event is in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge at 4:00 pm. A light pizza dinner will be provided to enable attendees to stay on campus and attend the second celebratory event.
Vocal Recital of Baritone Parker Clements, 7:30 pm
Parker Clements will present 鈥淚nto My Own: A Senior Recital鈥� as part of the 69传媒Student Recital Series. The recital begins at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. His program will include classics of the baritone repertoire such as Ravel鈥檚 Don Quichotte 脿 Dulcin茅e, Finzi鈥檚 Let Us Garlands Bring, and Barber鈥檚 Three Songs (Op.10) on poetry by James Joyce. Works by Handel, Mahler, and Mozart will also be featured. Clements will be accompanied by Frances McBurnie on piano. Admission is free.
Parker Clements is a graduating voice major in the Bachelor of Music program at the 69传媒. He has completed his degree under the tutelage of professor Stephen Bouey. Clements is an alumnus of the National Youth Choir of Canada (2014) and will be returning to the group for its tour of Alberta this coming May. He has performed in Mavor Moore鈥檚 鈥淎 Christmas Carol鈥� (Confederation Centre), 鈥淟e Grand Cercle鈥� (Festival de l鈥橢scaouette), and the title role in Mozart鈥檚 鈥淭he Marriage of Figaro鈥� (69传媒Opera). Upon graduating, Clements intends to continue his vocal studies at the Master鈥檚 level in pursuit of a career in opera.
For more information, contact Annabel J. Cohen at acohen@upei.ca or phone 902-628-4325.
