Posts about: Sylvia McNair

Songbook Academy Finals feature breathtaking performances

July 22, 2019

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Songbook Academy held its finals concert, which I attended Saturday at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. Having covered the academy since it was created by Five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein, founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation... read more

Songbook Academy finals are a feast for the ear and soul

August 2, 2018

  A highlight of the local performing arts calendar for me each year is the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Songbook Academy summer intensive finals concert which I attended Saturday. It’s always one of the best shows in town. This year’s edition was no exception, as... read more

The Songbook Academy is no longer a best kept secret

July 28, 2017

Each year, since its origination in 2009, I have covered The Songbook Academy sponsored by the Great American Songbook Foundation and founded by five-time GRAMMY nominated entertainer, Michael Feinstein. The week-long  summer high school intensive, which took place July 15-22, concentrates on the jazz, pop,... read more

Christmas concerts highlight Indy’s vibrant choral community

December 23, 2016

I had the distinct pleasure of attending two superb back to back Christmas concerts last weekend. One featured the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, in “Home for Christmas,” Friday, Dec. 16,  at Marian University Theater and the other was “Festival of Carols” presented by the Indianapolis Symphonic... read more