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- December 28th, 2014 |
In January, I will head to Brattleboro, Vermont, to sing my first Verdi Requiem with the Brattleboro Concert Choir. I am honored to perform with this 100 voice choir, 42 piece orchestra, familiar colleagues and a wonderful musical director celebrating her 25th year as director. This should be a beautiful, moving set of performances in the historic Latchis Theater in downtown Brattleboro. Performances are Saturday, January 10th, and Sunday, January 11th.
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- November 6th, 2014 |
Tonight's performance of Ariadne auf Naxos will be our last. Our unique audience is made up of voice faculty and aspiring voice students from universities across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. We are very excited to perform for such a knowledgeable and appreciative audience full of colleagues and musicians.
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- June 29th, 2014 |
This weekend was an amazing experience. Thank you. The curtain has come down - temporarily - on this production of Ariadne auf Naxos. We will get to do a reprise performance on November 6th, 2014 for a special musical audience.
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- June 25th, 2014 |
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June 12th, 2014 |
Tickets are ON SALE for Ariadne auf Naxos! There will be 2 performances - Friday, June 27th @ 7:30pm, and Sunday, June 29th @ 2:30pm. The performance will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Lone Star College in Kingwood, TX. Sung in German with chamber orchestra. Call ticket manager Angie Spargur at 281-312-1709 for reservations.
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- May 19th, 2014 |
I get the chance to sing one of my dream roles with orchestra this summer - Ariadne in Richard Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos. I have never worked so hard in preparation of a musical score, and tonight it begins to come together in the first musical rehearsal. Performances will be Friday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 29th. Ticket information to follow.
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- July 1st, 2013 |
The dates for my upcoming role debut of Mimì in Puccini's La bohéme will be Thursday, August 1st, and Saturday, August 3rd. Tickets may be purchased by calling Angie Spargur at 281-312-1709. The performances, sung in Italian, will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Lone Star College in Kingwood, TX.
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- June 2013 |
This summer, I will be singing my first Mimì in Puccini's famous opera, La bohéme. I am so happy to try out this role with the Kingwood Summer Opera; a company with whom I have performed two other roles. Performances will be August 1st - August 4th at Lone Star College - Kingwood's Performing Arts Theater. The opera is double cast, and I will sing two performances - specific dates to be announced.
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- April, 2013 |
I have been asked to sing a benefit house concert at the home of Peggie Telscher, board member of the Manchester Music Festival. The concert will be held on Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, on Stratton Mountain in Vermont. The program, Belle Voci, will feature opera arias and duets, art songs, and musical theater selections alongside baritone, Mark Womack, and pianist, Susan Dedell.
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- July 31st, 2012 |
This weekend, I am dipping my toes into verismo opera, and singing Santuzza in Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana with the Kingwood Summer Opera. My performances are on Friday evening, August 3rd, and Sunday afternoon, August 5th. If you are interested in buying tickets, please call the box office at 281-312-1532, and the tickets will be held at WILL CALL. You will then pick up the tickets before the performance, and prices are $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students. Seating is General Admission with a curtain time of 7:30pm on Friday evening, and 2pm on Sunday afternoon. The performances will be in the PAC Theatre at Lone Star College in Kingwood. YAY! Come one, come all. It will be a short, dramatic evening of loud, in-your-face singing.
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- April 3rd, 2012 |
Wow! Thank you to the Mid-Texas Symphony orchestra, the patrons, Board Members, audience, and my loving family who all made this past weekend so special. On a personal level, I have never worked so hard for a performance, and it is so gratifying and humbling to stand proud, knowing that I am giving it 110%, and enjoying being completely present in the moment of such beautiful collaboration. Thank you. Thank you.
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- March 27th, 2012 |
This is going to be an opportunity of a lifetime. This weekend, I am performing my 1st Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs) with the Mid-Texas Symphony. Music Director, David Mairs, is equally excited to conduct these pieces. In a promotional flyer, he says "For many years, I've looked for the right soloist for this work. We have found her in Amanda Grooms." The performance is on Sunday, April 1st, at 4pm, in Jackson Auditorium on the Texas Lutheran University campus in Seguin, TX.
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- July 21st, 2011 |
YAY! A contract that has been almost two years in the making has finally been approved and signed! I will be singing Strauss' Four Last Songs with the Mid-Texas Symphony in April 2012!! I am beyond excited and thrilled and terrified to perform these legendary pieces with full orchestra!
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- July 16th, 2011 |
Last night, I sang the role of Micaëla from the ever so popular Carmen. The performance was not only sold-out, we added two rows to the front of the house, and three rows in the wings. I was so glad to see such enthusiasm from the community, and had such a fun time being a part of the inaugural performances with the Kingwood Summer Opera.
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- May 1st, 2011 |
Last year I won 1st place in the Lois Alba Aria Competition, and this year, I am their guest artist for the Grand Finals Concert. I will be performing the beautiful Violetta/Germont duet from Verdi's Act II of La Traviata, as well as Marguerite's playful aria from Gounod's Faust. It feels wonderful to give back to an organization that has been so generous to me.
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- December 12th, 2010 |
Today, I sang the soprano solos in Handel's Messiah with the Mid-Texas Symphony. It was a thrilling experience to again perform with this stellar orchestra under the baton of Maestro David Mairs. A chorus member came up to me after the performance, and said they could tell I was communicating the story just from the movement in my shoulders, and that they wished they could have been in the audience to see my face. I love this work, and was blessed to be a part of it. Happy Holidays, everyone!
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- October 12th, 2010 |
There are six new recordings uploaded to the media page. I am joined by the talented Gail Hintz at the piano. Recordings include the desperate plea of Pamina's Ach, ich fühls from Die Zauberflöte, Fiordiligi's feisty Come scoglio from Così fan tutte, Micaëla's courageous Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante from Carmen, Arabella's expression of love in Das war sehr gut, Ellen Orford's haunting memories in the Embroidery Aria from Peter Grimes, and Magda's opening showstopper Chi il bel sogno from La Rondine.
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- May 3rd, 2010 |
This past weekend, I took 1st place in the Lois Alba Aria Competition!! On Saturday, I was one of 38 national semi-finalists, and sang Arabella's aria "Das war sehr gut," and Donna Anna's aria "Non mi dir." I was one of 12 finalists chosen to compete again on Sunday afternoon, and was humbled to take the top prize. All of my colleagues sang beautifully, and I was proud to share the stage with them. I was told by the judges that my "peace" is what made the difference. :)
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- April 12th, 2010 |
As things wind down from a successful Sheldon Concert, I am left with fond memories and a heart full of love. I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and it was an honor to perform for such a friendly audience. Thank you to everyone who helped in making the Sheldon Recital so special: Mu Phi Epsilon for hosting a delicious reception, all of my volunteers and sponsors whom without their generous hearts, the evening would not have been possible, and everyone in the audience whose smiles embraced me as I walked onto the stage. Thank you!
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- April 1st, 2010 |
No, this is not an April Fool’s joke! We have sold out of all the reserved orchestra center seating! Don’t fret: there are still general admission tickets available. Please see my engagements page.
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- March 23rd, 2010 |
The recital is two weeks away. Tickets can be purchased by visting my engagements page.
The reserved orchestra seating is selling well! I strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. We are all getting very excited!
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| "Post-Recital Reception Announcement" - March 10th, 2010 |
| I am honored to announce that the St. Louis Area Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon has graciously offered to host a reception following my recital in the Kemper Atrium at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Thank you so much to these wonderful people who have given me so much support. I am proud to be a part of this organization. |
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- March 6th, 2010 |
I am pleased to announce that for the Sheldon Recital, Grant and I will be joined by members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra in the opening Chausson chamber pieces: Yuna Lee and Nicolae Bica, violins; Chris Tantillo, viola; Sébastien Gingras, cello.
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- January 20th, 2010 |
I will be performing a recital at the Sheldon Concert Hall on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010.
Please see my engagements page for information regarding how and where to purchase tickets. |
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| "An Olde English Christmas" with the Mid-Texas Symphony - December 14th, 2009 |
| After winning the 2009 Mid-Texas Symphony Young Artist Competition last March, I had the wonderful opportunity of being featured as their guest soloist this past weekend for the Mid-Texas Symphony holiday concert "An Olde English Christmas." The concert was a huge success! I was humbled to share the stage with such a talented orchestra led by a sensitive conductor, a huge adult chorus, and a children's choir of 100+ elementary school students from the Greater Sequin Area. What a true blessing it was, and I look forward to future collaborations with Maestro David Mairs. |
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- October 6th, 2009 |
| I am thrilled to announce that the brand new official site for AmandaGrooms.com is now up and running! A lot of time, effort, and love have gone into the new web design. I hope you enjoy the new look! |
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| "Music of the Mind Concert Series" - July 9th, 2009 |
| I will be singing on the Music of the Mind Concert Series in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, July 21st at the Harriet Himmel Theatre in downtown CityPlace. The concert begins at 7pm and will be broadcast live online via Ustream.tv. You can be a part of the audience from the comfort of your own home! |
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- May 9th, 2009 |
| I am now a master of singing! I have graduated from Rice University and the Shepherd School of Music with a 3.98 GPA. I have treasured this opportunity and am incredibly grateful for all who supported my decision to go back to graduate school. |
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| "American Premiere of Matteo D'Amico's Stabat Mater" - October 14th, 2008 |
| This Friday evening is the American premiere of famed Italian composer Matteo D'Amico's Stabat Mater. Amanda Grooms will be singing along side mezzo-soprano, Susanne Mentzer, and select members of the Rice Symphony Orchestra. Matteo D'Amico will be present for all of the rehearsals and the premiere performance. The inspiration behind the piece as well as the concert title is The Murder of Judge Borsellino: The Fight against the Mafia in Italy and a Mother's Grief. The concert begins at 8pm, and is being held in Duncan Recital Hall. This event is being co-sponsored by Rice University, and the Italian Consulates of Houston and Los Angeles. |
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