Two voice recitals this weekend you won't want to miss
Join us this weekend in the UAF Davis Concert Hall for two voice recitals you won't
want to miss by Ariana Lopez and Ellie Martinson.
Portrait of music major, Ariana Lopez.
What: Ariana Lopez Junior Voice Recital
Where: UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall (livestream)
Date:Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Time:7:30 p.m. AKST
Ariana was born and raised in a military family that has located to Idaho, Alaska,
Florida, and then Alaska again! Once Ariana and her family moved back to Alaska in
2013, she was introduced to music. She played the violin for all of middle school
and high school and began singing her sophomore year of high school. Ever since then,
she has committed to learning more about her voice.
Her goal after graduating is to be a high school choir director or a private voice
instructor. Some of her hobbies include baking, yoga, and spending quality time with
friends and family. See Ariana in person in the Davis Concert Hall or online where
the performance will be live streamed on the UAF Department of Music YouTube page.
"Ariana Lopez has really learned to embrace the purity of her voice through her interpretation of sound" said Jaunelle Celaire, professor of voice and department chair of music. "She has really learned how to find her way on stage and access her emotional state through performance."
Portrait of music major, Ellie Martinson.
What: Ellie "Paukana" Martinson Junior Voice Recital
Where: UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall (livestream)
Date:Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022
Time:4 p.m. AKST
Ellie “Paukana” Martinson is an Iñupiaq Alaska Native from Nome, Alaska. While growing
up, Ellie learned to play the piano in elementary school and then the trumpet in middle
school. Once she got into high school, she started singing. Ever since learning that
performing is something that you can go to school for, Ellie has been devoting her
time to developing her voice to become a performer.
Ellie’s overall goal is to get her doctorate in music performance. Throughout her
educational journey, she would like to perform professionally until eventually settling
down and becoming a professor of voice at a university. Ellie thanks her family for
their endless support and encouragement during her time here at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks. See Ellie in person in the Davis Concert Hall or online where the performance will
be live streamed on the UAF Department of Music YouTube page.
"Ellie Martinson has always had a love for the stage; her discipline and commitment
to her instrument shows as she has prepared for this recital," said Jaunelle Celaire, professor of voice and department chair for music. "It has been a joy to witness her learn from her own growth."
Recitals Encourage Students’ Growth and teach time management and discipline. The fact that our students exercise skills such as focus and self-motivation, gives them the opportunity to conquer the challenges of their discipline in music. Once a student spends the time doing this and crafting their discipline, their self confidence increases as well as their skill. Through the practice of learning to sing and perform in Italian, German, French and English, this advances their skills in communication and public speaking, along with the recognition to do so. When performing in front of a live audience, a singer is taught how to emote various types of poetry which in turn makes them vulnerable, which may even steer towards recovering from mistakes. These are all life skills that make our students a better performer and future teacher. The experience of live music is different from watching the same event on television or on the Internet. Because of COVID, these experiences were taken away and now it is time to bring them back. A live performance increases audience interaction and a better atmosphere. It also encourages support which is what the Celaire Studio is all about; supporting one another through education, performance and authentic teaching experiences.