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The High Performance Singer
A blog on vocal technique, stage performance, and more - for the contemporary vocalist.


King Soopers Got Talent!
Would you like to the chance to open for Jewel and Rachel Platten? King Soopers is hosting the 1st ever King Soopers Got Talent in Denver, CO. If selected, you will take the main stage at the "Wellness Your Way” Festival on Friday, August 16 from 4-6pm to battle for the top spot in front of our judging panel including a CAA agent, Jewel and a surprise guest. The winner will open for Jewel and Rachel Platten on Saturday, August 17. 2nd - 5th Place will have
adrienneosborn
Jul 23, 20191 min read


FoCoMX Submissions Now Open!
Artist submissions are now open for the 11th annual 2019 Fort Collins Music Experiment - FoCoMX-Festival taking place in Downtown Fort Collins on April 26 and 27. For more information and submission follow the link below. FoCoMX 11 Artist Submissions Good Luck!
adrienneosborn
Jan 21, 20191 min read
CASTING CALL FOR A MUSIC REVIEW
Production title: A Night at the Tonys II; A Music Review Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Stage/Theatre Project length: 2 Act Musical Production location: Denver-Metro Production Company: Dramatic New Life Performing Arts Office: (303) 428-9535 Ext. 309 Company website:www.dramaticnewlife.org Director: Christopher Wales Producer: DNLPA Audition Location:2820 W. 92nd Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260 Email:tonys2@dramaticnewlife.org Compensation: No KEY DATES Audit
adrienneosborn
May 10, 20182 min read
Charlie Fox Debut LP "Alive"
We are proud to congratulate Charlie Fox on the release of her debut LP "Alive"! Charlie Fox is an incredible artist, dynamic performer, and a former student of Adrienne's. " A true songwriter at heart, her words reveal the story of her personal life and address life issues to which most people can relate. " - Allen Jimenez AXS contributor After working intensely with her for several months last year to prepare her vocals for studio recording, Adrienne was honored with t
adrienneosborn
May 9, 20181 min read
Kelly Augustine Named Kerrville New Folk Finalist for 2018
We're pleased to congratulate Kelly Augustine for being recognized as a New Folk Finalist by the 2018 Kerrville Folk Festival! Her debut album will be released in 2019, but one of the singles off that upcoming album has been selected from among 600 entries as a finalist. She will be traveling to south Texas to play at the Kerrville Folk Festival at the end of May. Adrienne has been working with Kelly on vocals, and Justin has been working with her on branding and strategy,
adrienneosborn
Apr 23, 20181 min read
National Anthem Singers Needed (April-June 2018)
The Mile High Blaze, a women’s semi pro tackle football team in Denver, seeks national anthem singers for April 14, May 19, June 2 and June 9. Contact Wyn Flato-Dominy at 303-993-9945.
adrienneosborn
Apr 9, 20181 min read
Jaden Carlson's Album Campaign is in Full Swing
She's still just a teenager, but this is Jaden's... third? Fourth? Fiftieth? album. (We can't keep track - she's prolific and she's been recording for almost a decade.) Check out the nationally touring Jaden Carlson Band's crowdfunding project here.
adrienneosborn
Feb 1, 20181 min read
May 17 Showcase Booked at the Walnut Room
Performance High's May 17 showcase will be at the Walnut Room. For more information, go here.
adrienneosborn
Feb 1, 20181 min read
Evoke tapped to open for Mako
Alden Groves, known on stage as Evoke, has been tapped to open for national touring electronic artist Mako at the Larimer Lounge on Friday Feb 2. Alden is due to release his third full-length IDM/neuropop album soon.
adrienneosborn
Feb 1, 20181 min read
Berklee Admittance
We're proud to hear that Andreas DeValera, a high school senior Justin and Adrienne have been working with for almost three years, has been accepted to attend Berklee College of Music in the fall! Andreas is in the process of finishing his first album and plans to have an album release concert before he leaves for school.
adrienneosborn
Feb 1, 20181 min read
Denver School of the Arts Admittance
Our 6th-grade singer Kali Hoeksema-Walker just found out she has been accepted into Denver School of the Arts for 2018! There are only a small handful of spots open for 7th graders, as most students enter DSA in 6th grade and continue on. Congratulations to Kali - her hard work on sight singing, reading rhythm, learning musical notation, and singing a cappella over the last several months has paid off!
adrienneosborn
Feb 1, 20181 min read


Performance High Students in the News!
Ever wonder what kind of student takes voice lessons with Kristin at Performance High in Lafayette? Here's a great article on two of them! And this makes me happy for multiple reasons: 1) these are two of the best, hardest working young people on the planet, who both deserve recognition for their talent and excellent work and musicianship, and I could not be prouder of them; 2) not only are they both my students, they are also great friends who met through our studio, which
adrienneosborn
Jul 23, 20171 min read
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