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Guest artist visits musical theater and choral classes
Sep 19, 2006 10:21 AM
By Tannika King - Faculty
As part of Darlington’s Artist-in-Residence program, Dr. Rick Gomez, professor of musical theater from Shorter College, visited several fine arts classes on Sept. 7 to talk about his career in the professional arts.
“Rick Gomez is the consummate teacher and performer,” said Dan Bishop, chairman of the fine arts department. “You are not always able to secure someone who is as comfortable in both areas as is Dr. Gomez. He basically combined teaching and performing so that the students understood the connection between the two. He also taught them exercises that strengthened their ability to color their instruments properly for the type of literature they may be singing.”
According to Bishop, the Artist-in-Residence program is designed to bring local, regional and national artists in the visual and performing arts to the Darlington campus, exposing students to some of the best in the field. In doing so, they experience firsthand the many different aspects of a working performing artist – exposure they need, especially if they are considering and arts-related major in college.
“I would hope that our students would gain a better understanding of the time and level of commitment needed to succeed in any arts-related field,” said Bishop. “You also certainly hope that they will develop a deeper love and appreciation for their own chosen field of study, whether it be visual or performing.”
Next month is Fall for the Arts Month at Darlington. In celebration of the arts, the School will host various guest artists who represent all fields of study in visual and performing arts. More information can be found on the Dar Calendar.
“Rick Gomez is the consummate teacher and performer,” said Dan Bishop, chairman of the fine arts department. “You are not always able to secure someone who is as comfortable in both areas as is Dr. Gomez. He basically combined teaching and performing so that the students understood the connection between the two. He also taught them exercises that strengthened their ability to color their instruments properly for the type of literature they may be singing.”
According to Bishop, the Artist-in-Residence program is designed to bring local, regional and national artists in the visual and performing arts to the Darlington campus, exposing students to some of the best in the field. In doing so, they experience firsthand the many different aspects of a working performing artist – exposure they need, especially if they are considering and arts-related major in college.
“I would hope that our students would gain a better understanding of the time and level of commitment needed to succeed in any arts-related field,” said Bishop. “You also certainly hope that they will develop a deeper love and appreciation for their own chosen field of study, whether it be visual or performing.”
Next month is Fall for the Arts Month at Darlington. In celebration of the arts, the School will host various guest artists who represent all fields of study in visual and performing arts. More information can be found on the Dar Calendar.
