Notable, Inc. is proud to announce the entry of Michelle Hawkin, a phenomenal vocalist. Michelle is also a dedicated and award-winning choral director and music educator. Her groups consistently rank among the top vocal jazz ensembles in the state and country.
Most recently, Michelle took over directing the premier vocal group at Valley Christian Conservatory of the Arts, which placed 1st at the Folsom Jazz Festival Sweepstakes Competition, and they were invited to perform with renowned arranger/director Phil Mattson in New York City.
Michelle holds a MM in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California where she studied with jazz greats, Tierney Sutton, Jennifer Barnes, and Shelly Berg. She received her BA in Music from the University of California at Berkeley where she was principal flutist of the Berkeley Symphony and studied conducting with Dr. David Milnes, and flute with Timothy Day (San Francisco Conservatory). Michelle credits much of her current musicianship to her classical training as an instrumentalist.
Notable Music Academy held their Fall Student Recital at the historical “Le Petit Trianon” Theater in downtown San Jose. The students had the opportunity to perform various repertoire including pop and classical songs with live musicians.
If you are interested to take vocal or music lessons, please call 408-528-6308 for an audition. Auditions are open to all ages and those with and without prior experience.
New CD: IL TEMPO
NOTABLE RECORDS released the long awaited double CD featuring Italian tenor, Pasquale Esposito in 2012. The CD includes repertoire spanning from 1880 until 2011. Music and Arrangement of all tracks were done by Pasquale Esposito, Antonio Aprile & Ettore Gatta. The CD features two original compositions: ALWAYS & FOREVER and IL CIELO E NOI. The CD is featured on iTunes, Pandora, CD Baby, and Jango. To purchase the CD Click HERE For more information on Pasquale Esposito, visit www.pasqualeesposito.com
Sussy Flanigan will perform at the Sunday, December 19, 2010 concert: Pasquale in Canto ~ To Celebrate the Season.
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