Music students shone at the Georgia National Association of Teachers of Singing audition held at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA — Between Nov. 7 and 8, 10 Georgia College & State University voice students competed at the Georgia National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions, held at Kennesaw State University. The event brought together voice majors from colleges and universities across the state for two days of inspiring performances.

Dr. Hue Jang and Dr. Lev Ryabinin accompanied students throughout the auditions. Students of Dr. Youngmi Kim, Professor Camilla Packroff and Professor Caroline Cooke represented Georgia College with outstanding performances, showcasing their talent, artistry and dedication.

Among the standout results, Joey Johnson (senior in music) won first place in the Classical category and performed at the winners’ recital. Abigail Bragg (freshman in nursing and music minor) achieved multiple recognitions — second place in one of three rooms in the Classical category, third place statewide in the Classical category and first place in one of three rooms in the Musical Theatre category. Janice Rose Fallin (freshman in music therapy) and Cayla Hancock (sophomore in music therapy), both first-time competitors, each earned third place in one of the three rooms in the Classical category.

Other student participants included Alyx Humayra (junior in music), Gabrielle Van Patten (junior in music and psychology), Stevie Vazquez (sophomore in music therapy), Kaleigh Borck (junior in music therapy), Ajani Knight (sophomore in music) and Julianna Valcheff (sophomore in music and mass communication).

Overall, this year’s competition was an enriching and rewarding experience for all our voice students. Their dedication, talent and hard work were evident in their performances, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in the years to come.