International Performing Arts Institute Opera Training
Audrey recently auditioned and was accepted into the International Performing Arts Institute in Germany. She has been invited to attend an intensive opera training for three weeks in July 2022. This highly competitive summer program will be a significant experience for her as an artist and allow her to make connections with other young aspiring opera singers. This program invites some of the best singers, directors, and acting coaches in our industry to work with a select group of 20 students from all over the world. Internationally recognized singers such as Barbra Bonney and Jennifer Larmore will be coaching her artistically and aiding her in her future professional journey.
The program will include private voice lessons, individual and group coachings, 15-20 masterclasses and training workshops, German language, dance, acting classes, a comprehensive scenes program, and six-plus concert performance opportunities.
Opera/Musical Scenes Program
Audrey will be performing in an Opera/Musical Scenes program on June 23rd at Squires Recital Hall. The program is a part of the concert series for the Lee University Music Camp. Audrey will be performing Back to Before from ‘Ragtime’ and Afraid, am I Afraid? from Menotti’s opera, The Medium.
Chattanooga Music Club Banquet Performance
Audrey will be performing at the annual Chattanooga Music Club banquet on May 17th. She was asked to sing at the banquet in light of her recent Grace Moore Scholarship Competition placement. The Chattanooga Music Club awarded the scholarship funds and also supports the Chattanooga Youth Orchestra and CSO. Audrey will be joined by Mrs. Mary Beth Wickes.
Opera Scenes Program
Audrey will be performing in Lee University’s Opera Scenes program on April 23rd at Squires Recital Hall. She will be playing the role of Baba/Madame Flora in Gian Carlo Mennotti’s The Medium alongside Olivia Williams as Monica, Andrew Easterling as Mr. Gobineau, Claire Livingston as Mrs. Gobineau, and Katie Lin as Mrs. Nolan. She will also be appearing in a trio as Dryade from Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos.
Grace Moore Scholarship Audition
Audrey will be auditioning for the Grace Moore Scholarship through the Chattanooga Music Club on April 23rd at 1st Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Update: Audrey became a recipient of the Grace Moore Scholarship with her 4th placement in the Vocal Competition.
The Seed of Greed
Come watch Lee University’s Devised Theater production The Seed of Greed. The show is based on Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel. Audrey will be playing the role of Rosina/The witch. This fresh take on the classic tale is a campy comedy showcasing the consequences of human greed when a family business’ fortune is up for grabs after the mysterious death of the Leckermaul siblings’ parents.
Lee Unversity Fall 2021 Commsioning Ceremony
Audrey has received the tremendous honor of being asked to participate in Lee university’s commissioning ceremony by being apart of the president’s platform party. She will be singing “Benediction” by John Ness Beck in Solo with Mrs. Mary Beth Wickes, collaborative pianist.
Audrey’s Senior Rectial
Audrey will be singing her Senior Recital in partial fulfillment of her Bachelor of Music Performance Degree from Lee University. She will be singing an hour long program with selections of music from Benjamin Britten, Richard Strauss, W.A. Mozart, Francis Poulenc, and Camille Saint-Sæns. She will be joined by Clay Smith, Tenor and Mrs. Mary Beth Wickes, Collaborative Pianist.
There will be a reception following the recital in the lobby.
Messiah Experience!
“The most FUN community Messiah you’ll ever attend!”
A workshop, “everyone sing along performance of Handel’s beloved Messiah (Christmas Portion) with Choral Clinician Cameron Weatherford.
Sarah Pearson, conductor
Soloists:
Chery Brendel, soprano
Andrea Dismukes, mezzo-soprano
Ron Brendel, tenor
Nathaniel Olson, baritone
Assisted by:
Audrey Brokish, mezzo-soprano
Nick Schafer, tenor
Riley Hooper, baritone
Lee University’s Hänsel und Gretel
Lee University’s Film Production of the Hänsel und Gretel Opera will be available for streaming on YouTube from June 15th-July 15th. Audrey will be playing the role of the witch in this Covid-19 conscious production. Performing alongside Audrey will be Cecelia Fornuto as Gretel, and Julianna McKenna as Hänsel.
We are very fortunate that we have been able to bring an opera to our community amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Each scene was recorded while wearing masks, and audio was recorded while adhering to social distancing procedures.
Audrey’s Junior Recital
Audrey will be singing her Junior Recital in partial fulfillment of her Bachelor of Music Performance Degree from Lee University. She will be singing an 30 minute long program with selections of music from George Fredric Händel, Claude Debussy, Leonard Bernstein, Gugliemi, and Robert Schumann. She will be joined by Mrs. Mary Beth Wickes, Collaborative Pianist.
Wearing a mask is required to attend this event.
