Tingler recital of songs "Made in America'

Hugh Hodgson School of Music associate professor of voice Stephanie Tingler is a highly decorated composer and performer, whose accolades include national finalist honors in the Bel Canto Opera, Opera Columbus Annual Operatic, and American Traditions competitions. On Monday Feb. 4, Tingler will present some of her favorite songs by American composers:

"This recital really is a cross-section of my favorite American compositions for voice," said Tingler. "One is the first song I ever worked on in English, another I consider the perfect American art song . . . some are pieces I've worked on all of my life."

In addition to exclusively featuring American composers, Tingler's performance also presents compositions that place heavy emphasis on their text.

"Many of the composers on this program were working with existing poems which they had memorized and internalized," said Tingler. "The words are of great importance to so many of these songs."

The concert is part of the Faculty Recital Series in the school of music and also features accompaniment by professor of piano Martha Thomas.

Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for UGA students with ID.