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Performance:Welcome Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
in 1 hour in 11 minutes
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Class / Instruction:High School Vocal Master Class with Charsie Sawyer
May. 16
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Class / Instruction:Harry T. Burleigh Vocal Master Class with Gregory Broughton
May. 16
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Lecture / Discussion:'Owens at 100': Dr. Darryl Taylor Lecture
May. 16
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Class / Instruction:Spirituals Master Class with Robert Sims
May. 16
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Class / Instruction:Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Karen Slack
May. 16
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Class / Instruction:Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with George Shirley
May. 16
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Class / Instruction:College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Lenora Green Turner
May. 17
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Class / Instruction:College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with George Shirley and Louise Toppin
May. 17
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Performance:Winners' Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
May. 17
SMTD doctoral alumna Jenna Moon performs on the Charles Baird Carillon, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell, which strikes the hour, weighs 12 tons, while the smallest bell, 4½ octaves above, weighs just 15 pounds. Thirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8), and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon.