http://www.amandagrooms.com Latest updates from the official site of soprano Amanda Grooms http://www.amandagrooms.com/images/AmandaGroomsHeadshot.jpg http://www.amandagrooms.com 134 160 Opera/Music/Classical/Singers Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:30:00 CST Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#17 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#17 YAY! A contract that has been almost two years in the making has finally been approved and signed! I will be singing Strauss' Four Last Songs with the Mid-Texas Symphony in April 2012!! I am beyond excited and thrilled and terrified to perform these legendary pieces with full orchestra! Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#16 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#16 Last night, I sang the role of Micaëla from the ever so popular Carmen. The performance was not only sold-out, we added two rows to the front of the house, and three rows in the wings. I was so glad to see such enthusiasm from the community, and had such a fun time being a part of the inaugural performances with the Kingwood Summer Opera. Sun, 1 May 2011 16:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#15 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#15 Last year I won 1st place in the Lois Alba Aria Competition, and this year, I am their guest artist for the Grand Finals Concert. I will be performing the beautiful Violetta/Germont duet from Verdi's Act II of La Traviata, as well as Marguerite's playful aria from Gounod's Faust. It feels wonderful to give back to an organization that has been so generous to me. Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#14 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#14 Today, I sang the soprano solos in Handel's Messiah with the Mid-Texas Symphony. It was a thrilling experience to again perform with this stellar orchestra under the baton of Maestro David Mairs. A chorus member came up to me after the performance, and said they could tell I was communicating the story just from the movement in my shoulders, and that they wished they could have been in the audience to see my face. I love this work, and was blessed to be a part of it. Happy Holidays, everyone! Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#13 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#13 There are six new recordings uploaded to the media page. I am joined by the talented Gail Hintz at the piano. Recordings include the desperate plea of Pamina's Ach, ich fühls from Die Zauberflöte, Fiordiligi's feisty Come scoglio from Così fan tutte, Micaëla's courageous Je dis que rien ne m'épouvante from Carmen, Arabella's expression of love in Das war sehr gut, Ellen Orford's haunting memories in the Embroidery Aria from Peter Grimes, and Magda's opening showstopper Chi il bel sogno from La Rondine. Mon, 03 May 2010 22:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#12 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#12 This past weekend, I took 1st place in the Lois Alba Aria Competition!! On Saturday, I was one of 38 national semi-finalists, and sang Arabella's aria "Das war sehr gut," and Donna Anna's aria "Non mi dir." I was one of 12 finalists chosen to compete again on Sunday afternoon, and was humbled to take the top prize. All of my colleagues sang beautifully, and I was proud to share the stage with them. I was told by the judges that my "peace" is what made the difference. :) Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/engagements.html#upcoming http://www.amandagrooms.com/engagements.html#upcoming The website has been updated and now includes several new upcoming events, as well as a nice review of my recent Sheldon recital. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:42:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#11 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#11 As things wind down from a successful Sheldon Concert, I am left with fond memories and a heart full of love. I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and it was an honor to perform for such a friendly audience. Thank you to everyone who helped in making the Sheldon Recital so special: Mu Phi Epsilon for hosting a delicious reception, all of my volunteers and sponsors whom without their generous hearts, the evening would not have been possible, and everyone in the audience whose smiles embraced me as I walked onto the stage. Thank you! Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:12:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#10 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#10 No, this is not an April Fool’s joke! We have sold out of all the reserved orchestra center seating! Don’t fret: there are still general admission tickets available. Please see my engagements page. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:22:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#9 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#9 The recital is two weeks away. Tickets can be purchased by visting my Engagements page. The reserved orchestra seating is selling well! I strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. We are all getting very excited! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#8 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#8 I am honored to announce that the St. Louis Area Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon has graciously offered to host a reception following my recital in the Kemper Atrium at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Thank you so much to these wonderful people who have given me so much support. I am proud to be a part of this organization. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#7 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#7 I am pleased to announce that for the Sheldon Recital, Grant and I will be joined by members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra in the opening Chausson chamber pieces: Yuna Lee and Nicolae Bica, violins; Chris Tantillo, viola; Sébastien Gingras, cello. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#6 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#6 I will be performing a recital at the Sheldon Concert Hall on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010. Please see my Engagements page for information regarding how and where to purchase tickets. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#5 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#5 After winning the 2009 Mid-Texas Symphony Young Artist Competition last March, I had the wonderful opportunity of being featured as their guest soloist this past weekend for the Mid-Texas Symphony holiday concert "An Olde English Christmas." The concert was a huge success! I was humbled to share the stage with such a talented orchestra led by a sensitive conductor, a huge adult chorus, and a children's choir of 100+ elementary school students from the Greater Sequin Area. What a true blessing it was, and I look forward to future collaborations with Maestro David Mairs. Sat, 09 May 2009 09:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#4 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#4 I am thrilled to announce that the brand new official site for AmandaGrooms.com is now up and running! A lot of time, effort, and love have gone into the new web design. I hope you enjoy the new look! Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:30:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#3 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#3 I will be singing on the Music of the Mind Concert Series in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, July 21st at the Harriet Himmel Theatre in downtown CityPlace. The concert begins at 7pm and will be broadcast live online via Ustream.tv. You can be a part of the audience from the comfort of your own home! Sat, 09 May 2009 09:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#2 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#2 I am now a master of singing! I have graduated from Rice University and the Shepherd School of Music with a 3.98 GPA. I have treasured this opportunity and am incredibly grateful for all who supported my decision to go back to graduate school. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:00:00 CST http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#1 http://www.amandagrooms.com/news.html#1 This Friday evening is the American premiere of famed Italian composer Matteo D'Amico's Stabat Mater. Amanda Grooms will be singing along side mezzo-soprano, Susanne Mentzer, and select members of the Rice Symphony Orchestra. Matteo D'Amico will be present for all of the rehearsals and the premiere performance. The inspiration behind the piece as well as the concert title is The Murder of Judge Borsellino: The Fight against the Mafia in Italy and a Mother's Grief. The concert begins at 8pm, and is being held in Duncan Recital Hall. This event is being co-sponsored by Rice University, and the Italian Consulates of Houston and Los Angeles.