Fall 2026 Voice Calendar

OCT. 26 - NVC MUSIC FACULTY & GUEST ARTIST RECITAL

• Dr. Minkyung Lee, Dr. Phillip Hill, Prof. Rick Rowley, Dr. Eun Joo Fierro

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  Monday, October 26 - 7:00pm
  Palmetto Theatre • Free Admission

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  Four artists come together for an evening celebrating the artistry, character, and imagination of composers whose music continues to speak to performers and audiences across generations. Soprano Dr. Minkyung Lee, baritone Dr. Phillip Hill, and pianists Prof. Rick Rowley and Dr. Eun Joo Fierro bring their individual voices and musical perspectives to a program spanning Monteverdi, Mozart, Poulenc, Carlisle Floyd, Donizetti, Granados, and Gershwin.

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  The evening opens with all four artists sharing the stage for Monteverdi’s exquisite “Pur ti miro, Pur ti godo” from L’incoronazione di Poppea. With soprano and baritone joined by two pianos, this intimate duet sets the tone for an evening shaped by expressive storytelling and collaborative artistry.

  The two pianists continue the musical dialogue with Poulenc’s Sonata for Four Hands, sharing one piano in a lively and colorful exchange. Later, their partnership expands from one piano to two with Grainger’s Porgy and Bess Fantasy for Two Pianos, transforming Gershwin’s unforgettable melodies into a sweeping and vibrant musical experience.

  The soprano and baritone appear throughout the evening in four opera duets that trace a changing journey of love and human emotion. The intimate passion of Monteverdi’s “Pur ti miro, Pur ti godo” gives way to the playful affection and everyday charm of Mozart’s “Cinque, dieci” from Le nozze di Figaro. “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” from Die Zauberflöte brings a moment of tenderness and sincerity, reflecting on the beauty of love itself. The journey then takes a more intriguing turn with “Là ci darem la mano” from Don Giovanni, where charm and attraction are colored by temptation and uncertainty. Together, these four scenes move from passion to playfulness, tenderness, and dramatic tension—each revealing a different emotional world through two voices.

  Each artist also steps into the spotlight, revealing a more personal side of the evening. Dr. Phillip Hill enters the deeply human world of Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, where loneliness, vulnerability, and longing speak with striking honesty, before turning to the warmth and lyric grace of Donizetti. Dr. Minkyung Lee brings tenderness and quiet yearning to Gershwin’s beloved “Summertime,” while Granados’s Los Requiebros allows the piano to tell its own story—passionate, expressive, and alive with the spirit of Spain.

  These individual moments give the evening space to breathe and draw the audience into contrasting emotional worlds. A single voice or piano creates moments of intimacy; the duets bring character and dramatic interplay; four hands at one piano offer a different kind of musical energy; and two pianos expand the sound across the stage.

  From Monteverdi’s intimate lyricism to Mozart’s wit and humanity, from the emotional depth of Floyd and Donizetti to the color of Granados and the unforgettable melodies of Gershwin, Together moves naturally between intimacy and exuberance, reflection and drama.

  Four hands. Two voices. Many stories.

  One evening celebrating the remarkable range of expression that can unfold when four artists share the stage.

• NOV. 16 - Guest Artist Series II
• NOV. 18 - NVC Concert Choir
• DEC. 2 - Choir Outdoor Encore

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  VOICES OF HOME: THE PROMISE OF LIVING
  NVC Chamber Singers & Texarkana College Choir

  Monday, November 16 at 7:00pm
  Palmetto Theatre •  Free Admission

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  This fall, the NVC Chamber Singers are delighted to welcome singers from Texarkana College for a special musical collaboration as we prepare together for the 2027 Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir. This collaboration gives our students the opportunity to learn from one another, experience new musical perspectives, and build connections through the shared experience of making music together.
  
  We are delighted to welcome Marc-André Bougie as guest composer and choral director, sharing his music and artistic vision with our singers. A distinguished composer, conductor, and educator, Dr. Bougie has served as Associate Professor of Music at Texarkana College since 2007 and as Music Director and Conductor of the Texarkana Regional Chorale since 2004. His music has been performed throughout North America and abroad, including at Carnegie Hall. As both a composer and educator, he brings a unique perspective to our singers, connecting the creative process of composition with the discipline and artistry of choral performance. Having the opportunity to work directly with the composer of several works on this program makes this collaboration a particularly meaningful part of our students' musical journey.
  
  Our musical journey begins under the baton of Marc-André Bougie, whose music and artistic vision bring the NVC Chamber Singers and Texarkana College singers together. From the mystery and contemplation of Daniel Elder's Ballad to the Moon, through the vibrant rhythms of Sydney Guillaume's Twa Tanbou and the prayerful Salve Regina by César Alejandro Carrillo, we explore how individual voices become a community. Bougie's Benedictus and Gloria continue this journey, with Dr. Aurelia Rocha on cello adding an intimate instrumental voice to the Benedictus before the Gloria brings the opening to a joyful celebration.
  
  We then turn inward to the individual voice. Ave Maria and Bougie's cello solo offer moments of personal expression, followed by Aaron Copland's Zion's Walls, Ching-a-ring Chaw, and I Bought Me a Cat, which reveal spirituality, playfulness, humor, and storytelling within American folk tradition. Laurie's Aria from The Tender Land brings a more personal longing—the desire to discover what lies beyond the familiar and to find one's place in the world.
  
  For the final part of our journey, Dr. Minkyung Lee takes the baton, leading the singers through Copland's musical landscape. The Boatmen's Dance, Simple Gifts, and At the River carry us through movement, memory, simplicity, and transition, culminating in The Promise of Living from The Tender Land, with Dr. Marc-André Bougie and Dr. Eunjoo Fierro at the pianos. Here, individual voices become one in a celebration of home, community, hope, and possibility.

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  NVC Concert Choir & Solo Performances
  Open to the World: Where Every Voice Belongs

  Directed by Dr. Minkyung Lee
  
  Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00pm
  Palmetto Theatre • Free Admission

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  Open to the World: Where Every Voice Belongs
  The Northwest Vista College Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Minkyung Lee, invites you to experience Open to the World: Where Every Voice Belongs–a celebration of music that crosses cultures, languages, and generations.
  
  This Fall 2026 program explores the many ways music connects us. From the vibrant rhythms of Mexican folk tradition in El Cascabel to the powerful African musical traditions of Christopher Tin's Waloyo Yamoni and Baba Yetu, the repertoire invites us to listen with curiosity and discover the universal themes of hope, resilience, faith, and community that unite us.
  
  The program continues with the beloved American classic Bridge Over Troubled Water, offering a timeless message of compassion and standing beside one another, before concluding with My Shot from Hamilton—a spirited celebration of courage, opportunity, and finding one's voice.
  
  Opening the program with J. David Moore's A Few Gentle Admonitions and Dan Forrest's The Music of Living, the choir invites us to be present, embrace new perspectives, and celebrate the gift of making music together.
  More than a collection of songs, Open to the World: Where Every Voice Belongs reflects the spirit of the Northwest Vista College community. Our singers bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the ensemble, discovering that true harmony does not require us to be the same. Instead, it emerges when we listen to one another, value our differences, and allow every voice to contribute to something greater.
  
  Join the Northwest Vista College Concert Choir for a musical journey that celebrates the beauty of diversity, the power of connection, and the belief that every voice has a place in our shared song.

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  NVC Concert Choir Outdoor Performance
  

  Wednesday, December 2 at 12:45pm
  LOH Amphitheater
  

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  Music belongs wherever people gather to listen, celebrate, and sing together. As we step beyond the concert hall and into the open air, our encore continues the journey of Open to the World: Where Every Voice Belongs—celebrating the joy of music that connects us across cultures, languages, and generations.
  
  We return to the vibrant spirit of El Cascabel, inviting everyone to feel the rhythm and energy of Mexican musical tradition. Baba Yetu carries us across continents through the beauty of the Swahili language, reminding us that music can communicate across every border. With Bridge Over Troubled Water, we share a timeless message of compassion and standing beside one another, before bringing our celebration to a joyful close with My Shot from Hamilton—a reminder to find our voices, embrace our opportunities, and step boldly into the future.
  
  Under the baton of Dr. Minkyung Lee, the Northwest Vista College Concert Choir invites you to celebrate with us beneath the open sky. May these songs remind us that music has no borders, every voice has a story, and together we create our shared song.

• NOV. 25 - In Concert: Vocal Artistry Showcase
• NOV. 30 - On Stage: Musical Theatre Competition

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  NVC HONORS RECITAL I
  In Concert: Vocal Artistry Showcase
  

  Wednesday, November 25 at 12:30pm
  Palmetto Recital Hall (PCA-107)

  Dr. Minkyung Lee is thrilled to present the NVC Honors Recital, a celebration of outstanding student musicians who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, growth, and artistry throughout the semester. This distinguished showcase features selected singers performing repertoire that spans classical art song and opera to musical theatre, reflecting both technical excellence and expressive versatility.
  
  Each performance offers a glimpse into the individual artistic journey of these emerging vocalists, highlighting their unique voices, musical personalities, and ability to communicate compelling stories through song. From the intimacy of art song to the drama of opera and the energy of musical theatre, the program celebrates the many ways a singer can connect with an audience. Together, these performances showcase the accomplishments of our students while celebrating their continued growth as confident, expressive, and versatile young artists.

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  NVC HONORS RECITAL II
  On Stage: Musical Theatre Competition
  

  Monday, November 30 at 12:30pm
  LOH Amphitheater

  It's Showtime at NVC! The sixth annual Musical Theatre Contest brings together top vocal talents for a vibrant showcase of Broadway’s most beloved solos and ensembles. This high-energy afternoon—hosted by Dr. Minkyung Lee—celebrates the expressive range, dramatic flair, and stage magic of NVC’s finest performers. The audience will cast their votes for the Audience Choice Award, with the winner returning for an encore at the Concert Choir Outdoor Performance on Wednesday, December 2nd. Expect an afternoon of excitement, storytelling, and pure theatrical magic!

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