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Winter 2022
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W
ith funding through a Summer Music Scholarship
from Sigma Iota Philanthropies, Inc., SAI Emma
Leigh Webster was able to attend the Chicago
Summer Opera, where she performed the role
of Flavia in a live production of Silla by Händel, as well as
Soeur Constance from Dialogues des Carmélites in the opera
scenes program. In addition, she had the opportunity to sing
on a master class with Garnett Bruce and worked with other
renowned and established voice teachers and coaches.
This program granted her the opportunity to work with
musicians from around the world. Over the span of four weeks,
they brought Silla to life by exploring new musical and staging
ideas. The production was performed in front of a live audience
and broadcast over their Facebook channel.
"There was no greater feeling than being able to reconnect
with the musical community after a year away. Through this
production, the energy of a live performance was brought back
to this Chicago neighborhood. Attending Chicago Summer
Opera would not have been possible without the support of
your scholarship. Thank you again for your support and your
generosity." — Submitted by Emma Leigh Webster
Learn more about Emma's work at:
emmaleighwebster.com
A Summer
of Singing
The 2022 Annual American Composers Update,
featuring details about SAI Composers Bureau
members' new publications and premieres,
is available for download at:
www.sai-national.org/resources/composers-bureau.html
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