The Janice Edwards Voice Studio – movin’ on up!
In 2020, I was able to move from the 2nd floor of 83 Hanover Street in Manchester, NH, to a larger space on the 4th floor. This was a beautiful space with natural light and 4 walk-in closets with built-in shelves…a dream come true for many reasons (not the least of which – storage for my…
Read MoreThree Janice Edwards Voice Studio Students Chosen for the NH All-State Chorus
I am so proud of my 3 high school students who have been chosen to participate in NH All-State Chorus: Rae Pizzi – Londonderry High School – “So Pretty” (Bernstein)Julia Caselden – Pinkerton Academy – “Beau Soir” (Debussy)Lydia Richman – John Stark High School – “Over the Rainbow” (Arlen) It goes without saying that “chorus”…
Read MoreCoping in the Time of Covid – How I’ve Kept My Voice Studio Open and Connected to My Students
March 13, 2020 is a date few of us will ever forget. Who could have predicted, at the beginning of the new year, the scope of the tragedy that has befallen our world? On March 12, 2020, I flew from Logan Airport to Atlanta to visit my sister Anita. I had purchased tickets for us…
Read MoreDuets for Dems
SAVE THE DATE! October 3, 2020 Laura and Joel Iwaskiewicz perform Duets for Dems, a program of 16 songs from musical theatre to entertain and bring joy during these uncertain times – and most importantly, to get out the vote in support of Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. Laura and Joel will host a…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight – Lydia Richman – Legally Blonde
Lydia Richman ia a Freshman at John Stark Regional High School. Lydia is a member of both the Concert and Select choirs at John Stark and is featured in two of the stage company’s upcoming shows. Lydia is very excited to be playing Brooke Wyndham in “Legally Blonde” by Heather Hach. Performances are running from…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight – Julia Caselden – Children of Eden
Julia Caselden is a junior at Pinkerton Academy. Julia is a member of the Mixed Choral and the Select Choir at Pinkerton and will attend New Hampshire All-State Chorus this April as a member of the Mixed Chorus. Julia is very excited to be participating in the Pinkerton Players’ production of “Children of Eden. Performances…
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Save the Date – August 29, 2020
Die Walkure
UPDATE: This year has had many ups and downs and this event had to be reimagined. Stay tuned for more information about a Complete Ring Cycle in 2022. Ho jo to ho! to friends, family, and colleagues. I am thrilled to announce that this August, I will be performing with a new opera company, TUNDI…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight – February 8, 2020 Studio Class
What a glorious Studio/Performance Class on Saturday, Feb. 8! Eight of my talented students performed for each other with the fantastic collaborative pianist Charlie Blood at the piano. The singers were, left to right, Susanne Graham Tartarilla, Anne Orio, Shayna Carp, Rae Pizzi, Natalie Barnaby; first row Janet Janet Mailing Wittenberg, Victoria Coleand Jenny Rainville Masana. The second photo is…
Read MoreJanice Edwards and Guests: On Wings of Song
SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, November 10, I will be performing a concert with three of my favorite colleagues – Pianist Jeffrey Brody, Guitarist Berit Strong, and Baritone Aaron Sandford. To reserve tickets in advance call 781-643-8680 Tickets in advance are $18 adults & $12 seniors/students, and at the door $23 & $15. The Park…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight – Andrew Sokol – Canzone per Nana
I could not be more proud or inspired by tenor Andrew Sokol’s concert this afternoon, entitled “Canzone per Nana”. The program consisted entirely of Italian/Neapolitan songs (15 total, plus an encore), and was dedicated to the grandmother of Andrew’s partner Alyssa, a native Italian who loved Andrew’s tenor voice. Now, when we started working and…
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