Remembering Elizabeth Nohe Colson: Teacher, Mentor and Friend

01/05/2024

Reggie!!!

Introducing our Marcello, Reginald Smith, Jr., Baritone
Reginald Smith Jr. is a GRAMMY and Emmy-winning baritone, lauded as a “passionate performer” (The New York Times) with a voice that is “electric, hall-filling” (The Baltimore Sun), and “thrillingly dramatic” (Opera News).
Smith made his Santa Fe Opera debut in summer 2023 as Scarpia in Tosca, and this season returns to the Houston Grand Opera for the title role in Falstaff, Amonasro in Aida at Lyric Opera of Chicago; and in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, in Morris Robinson’s “Morris & Friends: An Evening of Opera & Gospel” in Maryland, and at Temple University.
In previous seasons, he returned to the Houston Grand Opera, made his Fort Worth Opera debut, and appeared with various orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony and the New Jersey Symphony. He also took part in a United in Song concert with the American Pops Orchestra, televised nationally on PBS, and performed in recitals at Mercer University and the Richard Tucker Music Foundation's annual gala. Throughout his operatic career, Smith has performed with leading companies worldwide, including his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2019 that won him a 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Opera Recording and debuts with Opera Hong Kong and the Dallas Opera.
Born in Atlanta, Smith is a Grand Finals winner of the 2015 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and a graduate of the Houston Grand Opera Studio, among many other accolades.
Learn more about Reginald: www.reginaldsmithjr.com

Costume sketch by Jen Gillette.

16/04/2024

Brava Kelly! Mrs. C would be very proud of you!!!!!!

Congratulations to Dr. Kellie Motter, the new Assistant Professor of Voice at the Hayes School of Music!

Praised for her “moving, involved expression,” soprano Kellie Motter is a versatile artist in repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary. On the opera stage, Dr. Motter has performed with regional houses such as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Central City Opera, Opera Naples, and Des Moines Metro Opera. Notable role credits include Marie (La fille du régiment), Despina (Così fan tutte), Lucy (The Telephone), Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), Morgana (Alcina), and the title role in Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. As a concert soloist, she has been featured in Carissimi’s Jephte, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Steve Reich’s Tehillim, and in numerous works by J.S. Bach, including his solo cantata No. 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen.

An enthusiastic performer of new music, Dr. Motter has premiered a number of works as both a soloist and an ensemble singer. Her doctoral research focuses on the pedagogy of choral singing.

Dr. Motter has been recognized as a winner of The American Prize in Opera and the Shirley Rabb-Winston Competition. She received her Bachelor of Music from the University of Maryland and both her Master of Music and Doctor of Music from Indiana University, where she held the Georgina Joshi Graduate Fellowship. Previous mentors have included Carol Vaness, Manny Perez, Delores Ziegler, and Elizabeth Colson.

https://music.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/directory/dr-kellie-motter

07/03/2024

Arietha spending time with students at a local school during her performance weekend of the Lord Nelson Mass.

08/02/2024

Opera Guild For Atlanta scholarship time... Send us your students. Support the Elizabeth Nohe Colson Encouragement Award!

The Opera Guild for Atlanta announces its Seventh Annual Scholarship Competition Competition Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:00-6:00 pm Audition Location: Morningside Presbyterian Church, 1411 Nort…

08/02/2024

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The Colson Teaching Legacy Lives on...

I am excited to be a Guest Artist at Texas State University, in the Texas State Vocal Arts department, next week!

I will have the opportunity to coach singers, present a master class, and I will present a recital with Dr. Michael Levitt. Come and join us in San Marcos! See you soon. 🤠🎼🎶

(If you cannot join in person, you can also purchase a stream pass at the link below! )


Join us:
Guest Artist Series Recital
with Dr. Michael Leavitt, piano
Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 8:00PM
Performing Arts Center Recital Hall

Guest Artist Series Masterclass
Wednesday, Feb. 14th, 3:30PM
Performing Arts Center Recital Hall

https://txstatepresents.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=4045&p=1

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27/11/2023

AIMS in Graz a rite of passage for many of Elizabeth Nohe Colson's students and Grandstudents.

Announcing the 2024 AIMS VOCAL COMPETITION
https://aimsgraz.com/competition/
Visit the website for competition rules, video submissions,
and entry fee

27/11/2023

Mrs. C made sure her Sops learned Handel...
Arietha Lockhart, Soprano December Season:
December 3rd, 11:00 a.m. Peachtree Christian Church "Messiah" (Christmas Portion)
December 10th, 6:00 p.m. Haygood UMC "Community Christmas Concert"
December 17th, 3:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal "Messiah Sing Along"

Join your voice with professional musicians at Grace Episcopal Church to sing portions of Handel's Messiah at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

19/12/2022

Any Colson Singers want to come and Sing Carols at St. Anne's on Wednesday at 3 need 3 or 4 voices S,A, T and B.

17/12/2022

Arietha Lockhart singing with the "Christmas with the A*O" program.

13/12/2022

Merry Christmas to All. We remember the awesome Christmas decorations, the food, and fun on Sagamore. May your family and friends draw close after all the music-making is done and have a beautiful Holiday!

01/12/2022

We hope your Holiday Season is filled with beautiful singing. Put in some time to w**d your vocal gardens, modify your vowels when needed and adapt to find the dome in every space you sing in. Appreciate the gifts you have and are to others. Mentor and encourage young singers around you. "Gloria, in excelsis Deo"

22/11/2022

We are so proud of Colson Encouragement Award Winner, Demetrious Sampson, tenor, for his performance at The Laffont Competition on Saturday. The judges sent him and 3 other competitors to the upcoming Regional Competition at Spivey Hall on February12, 2023 Demetrious Sampson Congratulations! and Best Wishes at Regionals!

2019 Elizabeth Nohe Colson Encouragement Award Winner , Tenor of Georgia State University. He sang "Amor ti Vieta" by Giordano and "Lonely House" by Weill.

28/10/2022

Proud of you Reggie!!!

20/10/2022

Reggie singing.... Tune in...

Our 2022 Gala is next month on November 13th at 6:30pm! Joining us at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center is an all-star roster of artists, featuring our 2022 Richard Tucker Award Winner Angel Blue, all led by conductor Speranza Scappucci. We’re excited for the concert and can’t wait to see you there!

Artists:
Angel Blue, 2022 Richard Tucker Award
Stephen Costello, 2009 Richard Tucker Award
Joyce DiDonato, 2002 Richard Tucker Award
Michael Fabiano, 2014 Richard Tucker Award
Christine Goerke, Soprano, 2001 Richard Tucker Award
Ryan Speedo Green, 2014 Career Grant, 2011 Study Grant
Angela Meade, 2011 Richard Tucker Tucker Award
Nadine Sierra, 2017 Richard Tucker Award
Reginald Smith, Jr., Baritone, 2015 Study Grant
Russell Thomas, 2010 Career Grant
Christian Van Horn, Bass-baritone, 2018 Richard Tucker Award Winner

Speranza Scappucci Official, conductor
Members of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
New York Choral Society

01/10/2022

Greg Colson Memorial Concert October 2nd, 3:00 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist. Choir rehearsal today beginning at 10 a.m. Keith Walker, Conductor. Jesus is My Joy (Bach) Rutter Requiem, Benediction (Susa) Choral pieces performed. The concert will be livestreamed on Northside Dr. Baptist Church FB page and also You Tube. https://www.facebook.com/NorthsideDriveBaptistChurch/live/

Greg Colson and Arietha Lockhart, Soprano are doing a Christmas Concert at Delmar Gardens at 6 pm Monday, December 16th. Greg's not on Facebook but I can get you his contact info. His phone number is the same but address has a numeral change but place, street, city and zip etc all the same. Greg sends his Christmas Greetings to you all. Students, friends and singers in the Colson choirs and studio.

07/09/2022

Toi,toi,toi Keena Hunt! Check out the show.

18/08/2022

Don't miss Indra singing Jazz!

14/08/2022

Congrats to the newest Opera Guild For Atlanta- Elizabeth Nohe Colson Encouragement Award winner, Jabari Kacim Lewis,tenor! He sang "No puder ser" FROM LA TABERNS PUERTO by Sorozabel and Dal labbro il canto estasias" to from FALSTAFF by Verdi.

19/07/2022

Mrs. Colson was that kind of unforgettable teacher. Share your stories.

24/06/2022

Keith H. Walker https://www.facebook.com/khwalker1 has reached out about a date for a Memorial Concert for Greg Colson. He wrote: Hi Friends,
This is a "Save-the-Date" for a memorial concert for Greg Colson. The plan is to come together the weekend of Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. October 6 will be the second anniversary of his passing.
I am building the program around Requiem by John Rutter. We would rehearse Friday evening, and during the day on Saturday. We would present the concert on Sunday Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. The rehearsals and concert would be held at Northside Drive Baptist Church where Greg served as Director of Music for 9 years. I am currently serving in that position.
I would like to hire a few instrumentalists (cello, oboe, flute, organ). If you would be interested in helping to fund this concert, please DM me for more details. See his page info above.

23/05/2022

17/05/2022

Reggie is coming home.... Mrs. Colson would be so proud... Bravo!

22/04/2022

This embodies all the "Colson" work attributes...

06/04/2022

Bravo Reggie!!!

The Washington National Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season kicks off with Brenna Corner’s production of “Il Trovatore” starring Latonia Moore, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Gwyn Hughes Jones, Christopher Maltman, and Ryan Speedo Green. Michele Gamba conducts. Performance Dates: Oct 22 ....

24/03/2022

Bravo Reggie!

Grant recipients baritone Will Liverman, soprano Latonia Moore, and Reginald Smith, Jr., Baritone star in Terence Blanchard's “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, which opens tonight! Performances run through April 8th.

25/02/2022

Bravo Reggie!

In honor of Black History Month, HGO celebrates the incredible artists who have graced the stage at the Wortham. These talented performers and creatives insp...

12/02/2022

This marvelous quote!!!! .... Bravo Reggie...

'I'm just Reggie from Atlanta' baritone Reginald Smith, Jr. explained during our hour-long discussion on Zoom. That may be how he would like to view himself, but it's hardly how most others do since he's also a Grammy winning opera star who's performed at the Met. Until high school, neither opera, m...

07/02/2022

MET Southeast Regional Auditions coming up... February 13, 2022 at Spivey Hall... https://spiveyhall.org/events/event/metropolitan-opera-national-council-auditionssoutheast-region/

Description Promising young vocalists from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee sing opera arias before a panel of expert judges, competing to advance to the National Auditions finals on the stage of New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera. An exciting highlight of every concert seas...

05/02/2022

Where in the world is Reggie?....

20/01/2022

As we draw closer to the MET Southeast Region Auditions can't help but reflect on Mrs. Colson and her contribution as teach for seasons of winners...

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