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The UWL College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities’ Capstone is published online in March and November, for more than 8,000 alumni and friends of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

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Victoria Ratsch

Victoria Ratsch, Music student, performed "Don Giovanni" on Dec. 18, 2024 in Wichita, KS. In addition to a full-scale performance of "Don Giovanni," Ratsch participated in the Opera Scenes Showcase where she sang the roles of Queen from "Iolanthe," Pitti-Sing from "Mikado," and 3rd lady from "Magic Flute."

Submitted on: Feb. 6

Kourtney Austin and Stephen Austin

Kourtney Austin and Stephen Austin, both Music, presented "6 Lectures and 5 Masterclasses" at RHM Vocal Arts and Science Symposium on Jan. 31 in Southern Mississippi State University School of Music. As the featured guests for the symposium, the Drs. Austin shared voice pedagogy and science, performing arts health, and acoustics lectures. They also worked with graduate and undergraduate students in masterclasses, helping singers refine their craft.

Submitted on: Feb. 6

Danica Lee

Danica Lee, Music student, was a semi-finalist at the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Wisconsin State Student Auditions on Nov. 1 in Milwaukee, WI. Lee was one of only seven singers in her division to advance to the semi-final round of singing. She is a voice student of Dr. Kourtney Austin.

Submitted on: Nov. 4, 2024

Megan Deml, Melia Fretwell, Josh Smith and Cam Steffen

Megan Deml, Melia Fretwell, Josh Smith and Cam Steffen, all Music students, performed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Wisconsin State Student Auditions on Nov. 1 at UW-Milwaukee. Students performed both classical and musical theatre repertoire for the auditions and received adjudication of their performance. Megan, Melia, and Josh are all voice students of Dr. Kourtney Austin. Cam is a voice student of Dr. Stephen Austin.

Submitted on: Nov. 4, 2024

Jonathan Borja

Jonathan Borja, Music, presented "Cuando Hablan los Vientos" at IX Festival Internacional de Música Mexicana on Oct. 30 in Monterrey, NL, Mexico.

Submitted on: Nov. 1, 2024

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