Hailey Bair Master Recital

by Teresa Purinton | Apr 1, 2018

Calvary University invites you to the Master Recital of Hailey Bair on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 7:00 pm.  Hailey’s recital will be performed at Schmitt Music, Rosana Square, 7316 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS.  Enjoy an evening of beautiful vocal music as Hailey performs a variety of musical selections.

Hailey Bair, mezzo-soprano, is a recent graduate of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music.  She is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Vocal Performance at Calvary University.  She has studied under the tutelage of Un Chong Christopher for the past six years.  A Springfield, MO native, her studies began early with 15 years of piano lessons, and 9 years of voice under Missy Palen.  Hailey made her opera debut in Cosi fan Tutte through UMKC Opera as well as sang numerous oratorio roles, including the messenger in Judas Maccabaeus and the Queen in Elijah. Other stage roles include Catherine in Proof, as well as selections from Spoon River Anthology, both through UMKC Theatre.  Hailey has been the soprano section leader of KC Women’s Chorus, soprano section leader at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, and is currently the alto section leader at Unity Temple on the Plaza, where she does various solo work.  She debuted at Starlight Theatre as a nun in The Sound of Music, as well as performed backup vocals with The Rolling Stones and Barry Manilow.  She has sung internationally, touring major cities of Italy with a voice troupe.  Outside of performing, she teaches voice to students of varying ages and levels.  Hailey currently resides in Kansas City with her golden retriever, Zoey.

Emily Wirth Senior Recital

by Teresa Purinton | Apr 1, 2018

Calvary University invites you to the Senior Recital of Emily Wirth on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 3:00 pm.  Performed in Calvary’s own Liberty Chapel, you will enjoy an afternoon of beautiful vocal music as Emily performs a variety of musical selections.

    Emily currently resides in Grandview, Missouri, with her husband, Stephen, and son, Grayson. She is majoring in Music Performance and Pedagogy–Vocal and is eagerly anticipating graduation in May 2018. Emily enjoys singing, playing the piano, and writing music. She plans to put these skills to use professionally by teaching voice and piano lessons, performing, and composing music.

            During her time at Calvary, Emily has enjoyed many semesters in the Calvary Chorale. She also participated in the small music ensemble His Song and spent three summers touring with Calvary’s traveling ensemble Evidence.

            Emily currently works as a receptionist at a local retirement home. When she is not working or studying, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, cleaning, organizing, decorating, baking, and dancing.