American Traditions Vocal Competition Welcomes New Judges And Pianist For 2017


Pianist, Dan Gettinger
Pianist, Dan Gettinger

In preparation for their most exciting season yet, the American Traditions Competition (ATC) organizers are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to equip the contest with the most talented and knowledgeable luminaries in the music business.

The legendary annual vocal competition, which celebrates classic American music, announces the appointment of two new judges, Judy Kaye and Andrew Lippa, as well as a new pianist, Dan Gettinger who is well known to Savannah audiences through his association with the Savannah VOICE Festival. In addition to new faces on the judges’ panel and above the ivories, the ATC expects to draw its most impressive, gifted pool of contestants to date. Applications for the 24th season, which is slated to run Feb. 20-24, 2017, are now being accepted online at www.americantraditionscompetition.com/Apply. html. All interested vocal artists are encouraged to apply before the Oct. 20 deadline. Those who are selected will have the pleasure of performing before Kaye, Lippa and Kurt Ollmann, who will return to the three-judge panel after his inaugural experience in 2016. The judges, each boasting an impressive resume and remarkable experience, will critique the singers on technique, stage deportment and diversity of style.

“We’re so pleased that the pieces of the 2017 American Traditions Competition season are already falling into place so nicely. Our administrators and board members work hard to recruit the cream of the crop, going the extra mile to seek out the best judges and accompanists,” ATC President, Danny Cohen, said. “Our applicants raise the bar higher each year, and we’re committed to upholding the competition’s stellar reputation by featuring the best names in the music business.”


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