Friday
Jan192018

Cinderella reviews are in. 

Congratulations Sarah, Thomas Audrey and Viv! I have never read such glowing reviews. I am thrilled for Sarah that her enormous efforts have paid off. What a wonderful performance she gave!

Here are some snippets...

Music: Richard Rodgers. Book & Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II. Queensland Musical Theatre. Director: Deian Ping. Musical Director: Gerry Crooks. Choreography: Julianne Burke. Schonell Theatre, St Lucia 1-5 Nov 2017

Whoever plays Cinderella needs to look and act like a princess and fortunately Queensland Musical Theatre have found the perfect girl for the role. Sarah Copley is princess material personified; singing in a mature soprano, looking magical in a white ball-gown, and tripping daintily up the steps of the palace, she is the best thing about this very old-fashioned production.

http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/cinderella-7

Bringing a fairy tale princess to life is no small task. Especially not one as utterly iconic as Cinderella, and many interpretations have fallen far short of the mark. Sarah Copley however, is perfection. She is sweet, daring, coy, flirtatious, and has a voice to die for. From her rendition of ‘In My Own Little Corner’, through to her duet work in ‘Ten Minutes Ago’ Copley is Disney princess perfect. Every considered head tilt, and hand gesture is reminiscent of the classic film, and her perfectly rounded tones in both her singing and speaking voice always alluding to the princess underneath the servant girl exterior. Copley’s performance is worth the admission price alone.

 

Congratulations to Thomas also!

A perfect princess needs a perfect Prince Charming, and in Thomas Chapman we have exactly that. His voice is velvet, and he holds a thoroughly well composed poise throughout. Chapman gives us a commanding, sweet, thoughtful Charming, who is such a wonderful match for Copley. Their onstage chemistry is magical and will make even the most cynical audience member smile.

http://www.theatrepeople.com.au/cinderella-2/

 

 

Monday
Jul202015

2015 Macdonalds Operatic Aria Winner - Congratulations Ellie!!! 

https://sydneyeisteddfod.com.au/articles/eleanor-greenwood-wins-the-2015-sydney-eisteddfod-mcdonalds-operatic-aria

So so thrilled Ellie!! Congratulations!!!!!!

I rember a certain conversation where Eleanor said to me " You never told me it would be this hard!"

Ellie  never gave up on her goal! She worked like a trooper and I know will continue to work and and dedicate herself to the lifelong learning journey that is to be a singer!  She surrounded herself with mentors, coaches and teachers over the years who are thrilled to be able to guide her and I am truly proud of Eleanor Greenwood.

 

 

Monday
May112015

2015 Studio Concert "Griffyn Solos" is coming up!

Its all happening and I am excited!. Please make sure you are working on your music and that you have sent me your PDF file of the piece you are performing and also an electronic form of the photo that accompanies it.

Musicians playing at the event are :

Sally Greenaway: http://sallygreenaway.com.au/

Michelle Higgs

Jenny Higgs:

Kiri Sollis http://www.griffynensemble.com/kiri-sollis/

 

 

Wednesday
Jul232014

Congratulations Izzy!

Izzy has just returned today from LA where she was selected in the Australian team for WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts). Izzy won a Gold medal for Opera and has been offered a scholarship to the New York Film Academy! 

Thursday
Feb062014

2014- Students are Hitting High Notes!!

It has been an exciting year already and its only starting! Singers from the Studio are cast in exciting roles. I am going to be putting up listings of all of the shows students are in this year.

Here is how 2014 is looking so far for everyone.....

 

Brisbane

Greg - Selected for the Lord Mayor's Senior Cabaret Showcase - http://www.epiphanyproductions.com.au/#!seniors-cabaret-/c21pb

Emily - Orphan in Annie!

Matt - Won audition for lead singer in a Metal Band at the Gold Coast. (Opera and Metal CAN mix!)

Sarah -Principal Artist in Forbidden Broadway

Sarah- Minor Principal in Thoroughly Modern Millie

Matthew- Minor Principal in West Side Story

Alysha- Winner of the Yamaha Brisbane Heat. Finals TBA

Alysha -Principal Artist in Thoroughly Modern Millie (MBC)

Greg- just finished Opera Q outreach workshop - Performing in Dr Who concert.

Emily- Minor Principal - Alladin

Zoe, Charlotte, Jesse, Amelia, Georgia - Artists in Cats

 

Canberra

Leanne - Legally Blonde Ensemble

Christina- Principal dancer in Kismet

Thompson - Principal Artist in Kismet

Greg - Principal Artist in Annie get your Gun

Christina - Choreographer of Sound of Music

Evelyn- Soloist in Sangerfest

Catherine - Performing with her band for O Week

Luciana - Recording her Pocket Fox CD ( Keep in touch for the launch)

Aisling - Spreading her musical journey to Canada - currently organising set lists.....