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Black Guys Can Sing Opera Black Moves First

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Black Guys Can Sing Opera with Larry Jay Giddens
Alton is joined by his longtime friend, Larry Jay Giddens. Larry is an Opera Singer, Praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for a voice that "commands the ear with a stentorian high baritone that soars magnificently through the spaces of the theatre”. In this episode Larry shares his journey to becoming an opera singer, the scholarship opportunities for the arts that most people don’t know about, and how he helps young kids pursue their dreams in the arts.
Larry describes himself as a dedicated, experienced, and dynamic Arts Administrator, Music Educator, Opera Singer, Writer, and Artist Consultant.
​This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
1:34 Introduction to Larry


2:15 Larry describes himself as an Opera Singer, Collaborative Leader, and more!


3:39 Larry shares his story of how he got into music and his journey to becoming an Opera Singer


15:49 What’s required to maintain a healthy voice


18:38 Larry’s perspective on why minorities shy away from the arts


21:46 Larry’s current performing schedule


23:33 Behind the curtain of being a paid opera singer


27:06 Larry’s most memorable experiences in opera


28:58 Diversity in the arts


30:13 Larry’s 5-10 year goals within the arts


33:55 Scholarships within the arts


38:16 Larry shares about his family


45:17 Advice for young singers


47:52 How to get in touch with Larry


50:40 RandB artists that stand out to Larry


52:56 Alton and Larry discuss chess


58:59 Final thoughts from Larry and Alton


Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
Larry’s Email artsrecruitllc@gmail.com
Chess for Kids http://www.chesskids.com/ (www.chesskids.com)




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Black Guys Can Sing Opera with Larry Jay Giddens
Alton is joined by his longtime friend, Larry Jay Giddens. Larry is an Opera Singer, Praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for a voice that "commands the ear with a stentorian high baritone that soars magnificently through the spaces of the theatre”. In this episode Larry shares his journey to becoming an opera singer, the scholarship opportunities for the arts that most people don’t know about, and how he helps young kids pursue their dreams in the arts.
Larry describes himself as a dedicated, experienced, and dynamic Arts Administrator, Music Educator, Opera Singer, Writer, and Artist Consultant.
​This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
1:34 Introduction to Larry


2:15 Larry describes himself as an Opera Singer, Collaborative Leader, and more!


3:39 Larry shares his story of how he got into music and his journey to becoming an Opera Singer


15:49 What’s required to maintain a healthy voice


18:38 Larry’s perspective on why minorities shy away from the arts


21:46 Larry’s current performing schedule


23:33 Behind the curtain of being a paid opera singer


27:06 Larry’s most memorable experiences in opera


28:58 Diversity in the arts


30:13 Larry’s 5-10 year goals within the arts


33:55 Scholarships within the arts


38:16 Larry shares about his family


45:17 Advice for young singers


47:52 How to get in touch with Larry


50:40 RandB artists that stand out to Larry


52:56 Alton and Larry discuss chess


58:59 Final thoughts from Larry and Alton


Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
Larry’s Email artsrecruitllc@gmail.com
Chess for Kids http://www.chesskids.com/ (www.chesskids.com)




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