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Nicole Williams - Music

"Arise, shine, for your light has come!"

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OPERAFESTIVAL DI ROMA - Final Recital
Julia Klumpp, Me & Anjuli Deo
Nicole Williams singing La Canzone di Doretta in Rome, Italy

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Coloratura Soprano, Nicole Williams, is a multi-talented performer. She attended Howard University in Washington, DC: Inspired by her first love, the french horn, she has an array of experience from classical voice & gospel, to jazz & hip hop. She has performed at such venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington National Cathedral, Basilica National Shrine, and has been blessed to sing on stage with such artists as Vanessa Williams, Richard Smallwood, Yolanda Adams, and Janice Chandler-Eteme, as well as the Metropolitan Music Ministry. Nicole began her musical studies as a french horn player at age 11. She won various competitions and scholarships throughout Southwest Florida, and performed Mozart's Concerto No. 3 as soloist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at age 17. By 1998, she was nominated as the Principal Horn player at Eastman School of Music's summer Horizons program. While attending Howard University, she performed with the Howard Jazz ensemble on their CD; which included a dedication to "The victims and survivors of 911" composed by Grammy Award-winning composer and performer, Jusef Lateef. Since then, Nicole has worked with former Principal Horn of the London Symphony Orchestra & Three time Grammy nominated artist, Barry Tuckwell, Mary Bisson of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Dave Krehbiel of the San Francisco Symphony, Joe Lovinsky of Pershing's Own Army Band & Robert Routch, Jazz Horn. She is a veteran of the 257th Army Band in Washington, DC.
WHAT I BELIEVE!!
Isaiah 60:1-5 " The Glory of ZION"
Rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; But upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears His glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: Your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, For the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you.
.. Create Your Own

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Influences: Leontyne Price, Mirella Freni, Janice Chandler-Eteme, Israel & New Breed, Marian Anderson, Mariah Carey (back in the day), Cecilia Bartoli, Bob Marley, New York Philharmonic (Leonard Bernstein Conducting), Renee Fleming ("The Beautiful Voice" album), Michael Jackson (back in the day), Lil Wayne (syncopated rhymes. lol), James Brown. Mike Jones, I feel you, "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot, they all on me.". lol!

MARTI NEWLAND- A Sister and lifelong friend..The original diva who first introduced me to singing

MAYA COLEMON- my best friend, she's truly grounded, and is the most fly flutist!

PASTOR JAMAL BRYANT- I'm a proud member of The Empowerment Temple

Sounds Like: THOSE WHO I HAVE STUDIED & WORKED WITH:

MY MENTOR, JANICE CHANDLER-ETEME: I'm so grateful for the great musicians who have taken the time to support my career. Thank You!

Among America’s foremost lyric sopranos Janice Chandler-Eteme is renowned for a beautiful voice developed with exceptional musicianship, artistry and conviction. She first gained international prominence as a favorite of Robert Shaw, performing with the Cleveland, Minnesota and Florida Orchestras; Baltimore and Atlanta Symphonies. Of course she has done so much that it all can't fit on this page! :o)

CHARLOTTE HOLLOMAN, Soprano and Lecturer, Howard University

SYLVIA OLDEN LEE, "The granddaughter of slaves, she was the first African-American professional musician at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, where she was vocal coach from 1954 to 1956."

JOYCE LUNDY, Soprano, "won the vocal competition of the National Association of Teachers of Singing in 2000 and was a runner-up in competitions of the Leontyne Price (2000) and Maryland Opera Society (2001) competitions."

MARY BISSON, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (A True Angel)

BARRY TUCKWELL, The Greatest Horn Player of all time

JEROME ASHBY, New York Philharmonic

JOE LOVINSKY, Principal Horn, Pershings Own Army Band

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My Blog

I’m Baaaaaack!

I just returned from Operafestival di Roma in Italy, and it was an amazing experience. Words really cannot describe it. I learned so much, and met so many cool people. I had a BLAST!! Thanks...
Posted by Nicole Williams - Music on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:34:00 PST

IT'S OFFICIAL...I'M GOING TO ITALY :o)

Great news everybody! God worked it out, I'm going to Italy! :o)   I admit that at first there was worry that I wouldn't be able to raise all of the funds. However, God ...
Posted by Nicole Williams - Music on Sat, 26 May 2007 03:51:00 PST

KEEPIN' TABS: THE SELFISH

Performers, friends, other human beings......this is a word of advice. As an upcoming musician, life has thrown many curveballs my way. Yet, I remain standing. I must say that as perfor...
Posted by Nicole Williams - Music on Mon, 21 May 2007 07:39:00 PST

The Best Reward

I visited Sandalwood Elementary School for College Day a couple of weeks ago. The kids were so bright. It touched me so much when they had alot of questions to ask. Today, I received letters...
Posted by Nicole Williams - Music on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:04:00 PST

EVERY STUDENT SHOULD HAVE ARTS EDUCATION

From The National Association for Music Education    http://www.menc.org/ "Every student in the nation should have education in the arts" The benefits conveyed by music education can be...
Posted by Nicole Williams - Music on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:16:00 PST