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Alumni Stories

The first full role. A mentor’s encouragement. The confidence to take a different path.

Meet the artists whose journeys have been shaped by NUOVA Vocal Arts. In their own words, they reflect on the training, friendships, and discoveries that continue to resonate through their work.

From our archives: these stories reflect each artist’s experience at the time of writing.

Marcia Whitehead is an alumnus of NUOVA discussing the impact of our training programs on her life.
Jessica Kos-Whicher writes about her most valuable lessons.
Reflections on Nuova Vocal Arts programs with Simon Chalifoux.
Caitlin Wood on the value of diverse experiences.
Elliot Lazar embraces his heritage through performance.
Catherine Daniel shares why learning never stops.
Gordon Gerrard shares about life-changing moment.
Isaiah Bell discovered his advantage at NUOVA Vocal Arts.
Alumni Lara Ciekiewicz’s training takeaways.
Jamie Groote’s Nuova Vocal Arts journey.