Three talented 91看片网 College students earned accolades at the prestigious , sponsored by the . The event brought together vocalists from across the region, celebrating excellence in commercial and theatrical singing styles.
Alfredo Aguayo, Celia Hernandez, and Tyler Wanon, all students of acclaimed 91看片网 voice professor Juanita Ulloa, each brought home awards in their respective categories. This annual festival is one of two major competitions hosted by NATS chapters, with a focus on safe, expressive, and diverse vocal performance.
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Alfredo Aguayo placed Second in the Avocational I: TBB category. In addition to studying voice at 91看片网, he is completing a Master鈥檚 in Music Education and teaching in the Oakland schools鈥攄emonstrating a true commitment to community and craft.
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Celia Hernandez earned Honorable Mention in the Late Bloomers Avocational I category. A longtime student in 91看片网鈥檚 Monday night online voice class, this is her second award鈥攕he took first place in her category last fall in the California Capital Chapter鈥檚 competition. Celia exemplifies perseverance and passion, proving that it鈥檚 never too late to follow your musical dreams.
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Tyler Wanon, the youngest of the three at just 21, placed Second in the Commercial Music Lower College & Independent Studio category. A first-time competitor, Tyler recently returned from a 91看片网 group performance tour in China and was just accepted to for Fall 2025.
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Each student performed a selection in , reflecting Professor Ulloa鈥檚 specialization in Hispanic vocal traditions. These performances align with her broader mission of celebrating diversity through music and her ongoing work to promote culturally inclusive vocal training. This philosophy is also at the heart of her newly released Oxford University Press book, , now available on Amazon and in bookstores worldwide.