Samantha Phillips, a University of New Mexico senior majoring in music education, qualified for the final round of the National Opera Association competition in Kansas City, Mo., in late January.
Phillips was one of only six finalists chosen this year to compete in the scholarship division of the NOA competition. Competing in the NOA is not new to Phillips; she placed in the top six last year. Her division's age range included people 18-24, with Phillips among the youngest
"I made the finals last year as well. I feel so thankful to have been a part of this competition two years in a row," Phillips said.
Phillips performed lead roles in several major productions here at UNM including the role of 'Pasasha' in Igor Stravinsky's "Mavra" and 'The Countess' in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." She will be performing the title role of Martha in F. Von Flotow's production in late April.
"I feel so blessed to have studied with such great teachers in the music department, and I have been given so much opportunity to succeed here at UNM," Phillips said.
Phillips plans to do her student teaching in music education in May 2005, after which she plans to audition for graduate school and The Young Artists Program.
Contact: Pablo Seifert (505) 277-5813
Posted by kwentworth at February 4, 2004 11:11 AM