Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

• 毕业一年: 2016

2016年毕业于剑桥大学, 亚历山德拉Billhartz is currently pursuing a Master's in Vocal Performance at Ball State University, where she is actively involved in the opera program and chamber choir. She has received several honors during her graduate work, including the Rose Sword of Honor, a high honor in the music fraternity, α Iota. She performed with the University of Evansville Symphony Orchestra as one of the 2016 Vukovich Concerto Competition winners. 另外, she participated in summer opera programs in New Mexico and Tulsa, enabling her to pursue her opera studies and network in the opera community. 最近, Alexandra participated in Voices of Relief, a benefit concert created by Ball State graduate students that raised money for victims of Hurricane Maria. Over $1500 was raised to benefit Living Water 社区, a charity that supports hurricane relief in the Caribbean.

While at UE, Alexandra enjoyed many aspects of the 荣誉项目. 她解释说, “I loved the honors teas and other social events that allowed the members to hang out and learn from peers and other 荣誉项目 supporters. Powell Hall and honors social events provided me a group of peers that have remained close friends even after graduating from UE.”

In addition, Alexandra appreciated the academic benefits of the 荣誉项目. “The 荣誉项目 allowed me to take a variety of honors classes to widen my academic experience. My honors project was a true highlight of my undergraduate career and enabled me to enhance my musical studies in a unique way.”

Alexandra notes that participation in the 荣誉项目 helped her after graduation as well. “I have continued to pursue academic studies and use my gained knowledge to be part of a reputable music graduate program. The 荣誉项目 encouraged me to stay focused, ask questions, and seek knowledge about my passion.”

After completing her graduate studies at Ball State, Alexandra hopes to join an opera young artist program and become connected with an opera company, performing small roles and doing opera outreach. Her goal is to perform nationally and internationally with opera companies, sharing her love of music and opera with others. After performing professionally, she intends to pursue a doctorate in Vocal Performance/Music History and teach at the university level.