Lisa Forkish (SFYCA alum, 2001-2003) is a queer singer-songwriter, teacher and artivist, whose vocal arranging and music directing work has been showcased alongside Kehlani, Ben Harper, Michael Franti and Pentatonix. A SFYCA alum, raised in Eugene, OR, Lisa’s stint as director of her college a cappella group Divisi was the inspiration for the film Pitch Perfect and she was previously …
SFYCA alum, Maddie Smoot (2017-2018) shares her musical journey and how SFYCA had such an impact on her desire to become a vocal music educator Maddie Smoot grew up in Longmont, Colorado and attended her first season with SFYCA in 2017 as a junior in high school. Like many others before her, she was immediately …
SFYCA alum, Jack Barton (’10, ’11) along with his brother Dan share their joys of working together and how SFYCA helped shaped his path to success Classically trained pianists and self-proclaimed childhood choir nerds, brothers Dan and Jack grew up sharing stereos, piano teachers, and bunk beds. Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado they developed …
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SFYCA ALUMNI PROFILES SFYCA celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2023. While it is still a way off, planning is already underway to include an alumni reception and featured performances by alumni, alongside the 2023 SFYCA participants. If you are an alum, or know someone who is, please email Education & Operations Coordinator, at bharris7@uoregon.edu. Today, Katherine …
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