After being hired in the Fall of 2008, Professor Chianakas teaches a studio of over 20 students, Lyric Diction for Singers, as well as Applied Solo Literature. Professor Chianakas believes in the complete and organic use of the voice in order to have the freedom to create music, and produce a round, yet spinning, forward sound. A solid technique gives the singer the freedom to express himself artistically, while also unleashing the voice to fill a theatre.

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Her students have already placed in the regional NATS competition, won the San Jose Music Study Club Scholarship as well as the San Jose Opera Guild Scholarship. They have been soloists with the SJSU Concert Choir and sung leads in the Opera Workshop 08/09 productions. Professor Chianakas is the Founder and Faculty Adviser of the newly-established OWLS, Opera Workshop Lovers Society, and was chairperson of the recent OWLS Night Out Opera Workshop Gala and Fundraiser.
   
 
Applications for Fall 2010 Admission to the SJSU School of Music and Dance

DEADLINE: November 30, 2010

Please see our website for further information about auditions dates and times:

                

Please check this website or The School of Music website for Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Bachelor of Music Education-Choral scholarship/entrance audition dates and information
 
   
  Opera Workshop auditions are on August 24, 2010.
 
  Contact Professor Chianakas for details:

408-924-4658