The Art of Voice
Douglas Sumi, Co-Chair of Voice, and Penelope Bitzas, Associate Professor of Music, talk about preparing student singers for performances and developing skills that will serve them in all walks of life.
9 May, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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Douglas Sumi, Co-Chair of Voice, and Penelope Bitzas, Associate Professor of Music, talk about preparing student singers for performances and developing skills that will serve them in all walks of life.
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