Faculty member Deonté Warren ’21 to perform his graduate recital TODAY
Deonté will perform Sean P. Pallatroni’s arrangements of various songs in “From Broadway, With Love” including “Rhythm of Love” by Anita Baker, “Everybody Says Don’t” from “Anyone Can Whistle” by Stephen Sondheim, and “Sit Down You’re Rockin the Boat” by Frank Loesser. Deonté will also perform “I Am Light” by INDIA.ARIE, Reagan Casteel’s arrangement of “Gimme Gimme” from “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and more. Linda Madonia will music direct the nine-piece instrumental ensemble that will accompany Deonté throughout his recital.
Deonté is currently a candidate for his Master of Music in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy (2021) at Carthage, where he is also an adjunct professor of musical theatre. In addition to a robust private studio, working with singers of all levels from beginners to Broadway performers, he is also a senior voice Instructor for The Voice Lab, Inc. based out of Chicago. There, Deonté works with The Voice Lab in their goal to provide transgender and gender nonconforming voice users of all types “a safe, affirming, and creative space to explore gender and voice and develop new techniques to help express yourself authentically.” As a performer, Deonté has most recently been seen on Broadway in Disney’s “Aladdin.” He has also performed internationally on cruise ships and on the National/International Tours of “Sister Act” and “Dreamgirls.” His debut album “Love Essential (Live in New York)” can be found everywhere music is streamed and sold. Learn more about Deonté
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Music Department
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