A&M-Commerce Music Student Reaches Semifinals of National Vocal Competition

from left: Libby Vanatta, Evan June and Dr. Brock Johnson

Texas A&M University-Commerce student Evan June reached the semifinals of the National Student Auditions hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing, held in Chicago from July 1-2. June reached the semifinal round after submitting a video audition in October 2021. His audition pieces were “Sea Moods” by Tyson, “Der Atlas” by Schubert and “Quia Fecit Mihi Magna” by Bach. He qualified as one of only 15 semifinalists in the Lower Classical TBB Voice Division. June, a Junior from Mesquite, Texas, is pursuing his bachelor's degree in Music with an emphasis in education. He currently studies voice under Dr. Brock Johnson, assistant professor of voice at A&M-Commerce.

Pictured from left: Libby Vanatta (Instructor of Piano), Evan June and Dr. Brock Johnson (Assistant Professor of Voice).