Alisha Gartland

“Alisha Gartland” is the self titled demo/album soon to be released mid year for the budding young dramatic soprano.Alisha’s love of music ran through her veins from an early age. Beginning on stage at age 5 she was trained originally as a dancer in classical, contemporary, jazz, tap and hip hop and spent until her mid-teenage years dancing 7-8 competitions per year throughout Victoria. As an extension to her artistic branch she began vocal study at 8 years old with Musical Director – Kirk Skinner and completed her first AMEB exam at age 13 continuing to Grade 7. Her love of music soon took over performing in musical theatre productions such as “Westside Story”, “Wizard of Oz”, “King and I” as well as guest performances, cabaret’s, movie features, large cooperate gigs including solo national anthem for Super Bikes 2002, solo guest work and showcases. Moving to Melbourne to pursue her career in Opera she was awarded a scholarship into Melba Conservatorium of Music. In 2006 Alisha transferred to Victorian College of the Arts, and is now in her last year of Bachelor of Music (Classical Repetoire- Voice).She has performed in a host of composers concerts including 2007’s VCA Composers Concert in Iwaki Auditiorium. ABC recordings of “Der Rose Pilgerfahrt – Schumann” and Mozarts “ Die Zauberflöte”. Opera concert productions as: The sorceress from Dido and Aeneas, Zerlina from Don Giovanni, Marcellina from Le Nozze di Figaro, the First Tourierer from Suor Angelica and 1st lady in Mozart’s - Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) which was held at South Melbourne Town Hall (June 20th) with VCA orchestra. Alongside this has performed as guest singer in many one off concerts, cooperate gigs, major carols including Loreal Bayside (crowd of 18,000), Australia Day functions, church performance and classical music series.