Opera star Sam Ramey available to meet with media

The media are invited to interview Sam Ramey, a premier operatic bass-baritone of the 20th century, the most recorded opera singer in history and a 1968 alumnus of Wichita State University.

The media can attend a voice seminar for WSU students conducted by Ramey from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Following the seminar, Ramey will be available to meet with reporters.

Ramey is on campus for two weeks this fall and will return to campus for four weeks during the spring semester as recipient of the WSU Guest Artist Fellowship in Opera.

About 25-30 WSU graduate and undergraduate students will have one-on-one time with Ramey, and close to 100 students will benefit from his expertise in group settings per semester.

Ramey's responsibilities will include private coaching sessions, graduate seminars, voice studio master classes and directing one concert in the spring, and he may attend opera rehearsals to help students with role preparation.
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Contact: Rodney Miller, dean, College of Fine Arts, (316) 978-3389 or rodney.miller@wichita.edu.