The Empowered Singer: Voice Seminar and Masterclass

June 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Sanctuary

Join Dr. Allanda Small Campbell and guest artist and clinician, Dr. Taylor Hightower from The University of Southern Mississippi's School of Music. This seminar and masterclass will focus on vocal performance, technique and singer empowerment. This is an interactive, engaging event for singers of all skill levels. Cost: $10 per person.

J. Taylor Hightower

J. Taylor Hightower, baritone, is an Associate Professor of Voice at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he teaches applied voice and two vocal literature courses. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in voice performance from Furman University and both his Master of Music and Doctor of Music degree in voice performance from Indiana University. While at Indiana, Dr. Hightower’s major professor was Dr. James McDonald, but he also coached and studied voice with world-renowned bass Giorgio Tozzi, Distinguished Professor Timothy Noble, and Chancellor’s Professor Costanza Cuccaro.

Recent performances for Dr. Hightower include singing Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen with the USM orchestra, Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder in recital, the baritone solos in the Dubois Seven Last Words of Christ with Galloway UMC in Jackson, and baritone solos in Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem with the Meistersingers. Recent stage performances include Lt. Brannigan in Guys and Dolls, the Father (Peter) in Hansel and Gretel, and he had the pleasure of singing Michele in Il Tabaro for Mobile Opera in 2019. In addition to his duties in the School of Music, Dr. Hightower is also the Music Minister for the traditional service at Main Street UMC.