Eastman’s songSLAM took place Saturday, February 1, with a standing-room only crowd in Sproull Atrium! Hosted by Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching Alison d’Amato and co-founder of Sparks and Wiry Cries Martha Guth, the celebration of new song works premiered fourteen composer-performer teams with a wide range of styles, texts, and duo collaborations. Winners were chosen by an audience vote:
1st place: “BE HAPPY!” by Irene Huang
Performers: Carolina Sullivan, soprano & Kristi Roller, cellist
2nd place: “Shapeless Figure Falls into Form” by Niyayesh Bagheri
Performers: Mackenzie Minguillo, soprano & Ciara McGuire, violinist
3rd place: “I had once” by James Jeffery
Performers: Anna Bjerken, soprano & James Jeffery, pianist
Pictured in Featured Image (L to R): Alison d’Amato, Anna Bjerken, James Jeffrey, Niyayesh Bagheri, Ciara McGuire, Mackenzie Minguillo, Carolina Sullivan, and Irene Huang. Photo provided by Alison d’Amato.