Upcoming events.
Recital
This recital features a versatile mix of classical, musical theater, and popular songs. Highlights include opera favorites like "Ah! Je veux vivre" by Gounod and "Quando men vo" by Puccini, Strauss art songs, and musical theater gems like "Vanilla Ice Cream" and "Meadowlark". Contemporary selections and timeless standards, such as "Blue Skies" and "Leaving on a Jet Plane," round out this engaging program celebrating love, hope, and storytelling through music.
Sydney will be performing this recital in collaboration with Robert Nance.
Masterclass
The May Heartland Sings masterclass will be an inspiring event featuring the principal artists as instructors, offering invaluable guidance to participants. This masterclass will provide attendees with the opportunity to refine their vocal and performance skills through personalized coaching and feedback. Participants can look forward to learning from seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience in performing and teaching.
A Choral Testament
A festive event celebrating the 28 years of Heartland Sings’ Founding Artistic Director, Maestro Robert Nance. Experience a grand choral spectacular featuring the vocal artists of Heartland Sings along with various choral ensembles from community, alumni and students of Heartland Sings, and more.
Celtic Landscapes
Celtic Landscapes, a magical, mystical, musical, and original Heartland Sings production, combines mystical harmonies and the drones of bagpipes to transport audiences to the Emerald Isle.
Celtic Landscapes
Celtic Landscapes, a magical, mystical, musical, and original Heartland Sings production, combines mystical harmonies and the drones of bagpipes to transport audiences to the Emerald Isle.
Silly Love Songs (OOT)
Join us for Silly Love Songs at 2Toms Brewing Company on February 27th at 7 pm.
Arias, duets, and art songs that will have you laughing and swooning—perfect for a fun night out!
MET Opera Competition
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition is proud to present the talented vocalists representing the Indiana District this year! These extraordinary singers will showcase their artistry, passion, and hard work as they compete for a chance to advance to the Regional round.
Join us in celebrating these rising stars in the operatic world as they take the stage to perform breathtaking arias that highlight their unique voices and interpretations. Witness the future of opera unfold in this prestigious competition, where every note inspires and captivates.
Mark your calendars, and don’t miss this unforgettable event!
Opera in the Park
Friday, July 19th at 7:00 pm
Promenade Park Riverfront
downtown, Fort Wayne
Join Heartland Sings at Promenade Park Riverfront as we roll out the ART-V and park the arts for Opera In The Park. This is a free event. No ticket is required.
Opera in the Park
Wednesday, July 17th at 7:00 pm
Promenade Park Riverfront
downtown, Fort Wayne
Join Heartland Sings at Promenade Park Riverfront as we roll out the ART-V and park the arts for Opera In The Park. This is a free event. No ticket is required.
Heartland Sings 27th Season: CELTIC LANDSCAPES
Celtic Landscapes, a magical, mystical, musical, and original Heartland Sings production, combines beautiful harmonies and the drones of bagpipes to transport audiences to the Emerald Isle in the stunning Forum at Electric Works. Enjoy a variety of vocal music selections with traditional instruments of Celtic heritage that will take you on a journey to that mystical, nostalgic place in our hearts and minds evoked by the Celtic tradition. Familiar folk tunes, ballads, and drinking songs will get audiences singing along! Take the high road and meet us for a Celtic celebration you won't forget!
Love is in the Aria! Opera On Tap Fort Wayne
Mark your calendars! Embark on a night of operatic magic at 'Love is in the Aria!' 🎶 Dive into the captivating melodies on February 8th at 6 pm, hosted at Hop River Brewing Company. We hope to see you there!
Opera and Chill
It's that time of summer when you've taken all of your trips, school's almost back in session, and all you want to do is be your laziest self. Well, we have songs for that!
Join us back on Hop River's patio for songs of relaxation and more! You won't want to leave your seat while you enjoy your first (or fourth) glass of beer!
Sondheim Café
This production pays tribute to the great American lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim. The audience enters a typical café during the performance, observing people coming and going.
Audience members can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack while listening to the musical stories of the cast of characters in, The Sondheim Café
Summer Lovin'!
What's a great opera without a little romance? Add some summer weather and a nice cold beer, and you'll be singin' just like you're in "Grease!"
Join us at Hop River Brewing Company for a night of all the songs of love, heartbreak, seduction, and all of those things you watch on reality shows! And enjoy some delicious beverages and food while you're at it!
Splashes of Color: A Celebration in Jazz
Jazz has been, from its very beginnings in 20th century America, a constantly evolving, expanding, changing musical style. Splashes of Color will celebrate this dynamic and energetic art form. The Vocal Artists of Heartland Sings, along with the Heartland Sings Jazz Orchestra, will perform a variety of songs culminating in the midwest premiere of Mass In Blue by composer Will Todd, a dynamic jazz setting of the Latin Mass.
Art-V
Heartland Sings' ART-V™ mobile performance stage offers our community the change to be entertained safely, local artists the opportunity to perform, and local companies the ability to reach audiences of all ages with ease. With built-in power and amenities, the ART-V™ allows our professional Vocal Artists to perform a variety of musical genres anywhere we can park our stage!
WHAT IS TRUTH SEMINAR
How do we discern truth in a world of disinformation and alternative facts? How can we name our truth when we are gaslit or our experience is dismissed? How might we stand up for truth when people deny the reality of injustice? Come explore these questions with others in this interactive, free seminar!
With featured presenters Rev. Dr. Traci Blackmon and Valerie Tutson
Event One
March 19, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
Tickets: $25 Advance Sale, $30 At the door
America is a beautiful fabric woven together from the threads of individuals to comprise a glorious whole. An American Tapestry will feature music from a variety of cultures that call the United States home. This concert will also include a commissioned performance art piece wherein audience members and performers will be invited to come together as a mutually supportive community and weave their “thread” into a wondrous “tapestry.”
Graduate Recital
This program has been a labor of love for two years. It is comprised of composers and pieces that I adore and am thrilled that I can perform. Thank you all for attending this recital and being a part of my time here at Carnegie Mellon University.