Greensboro College Vocal Major Justin McKinney Advances to Regional Auditions in April

2013 Feb 20

Justin McKinney, a vocal music major studying with Jackie Canter, instructor of voice, advanced from the recent statewide auditions held by the National Association of Teachers of Singing to regional auditions to be held April 5-6 in Charleston, S.C.

Canter, from Greensboro, NC, is competing in the Freshmen Men - Classical category. McKinney was one of three GC students to take part in the state auditions; all three advanced to regionals. Competitors are judged on such standards as voice characteristics, techniques, musicianship and artistry.

Greensboro College, an independent, coeducational college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, is an academic and social community that unites the liberal arts and Judeo-Christian values in an atmosphere of diversity and mutual respect.

Founded in 1838 and located in downtown Greensboro, the college enrolls about 1,250 students from 32 states, the District of Columbia and 24 nations in its undergraduate liberal-arts program and four master's degree programs. In addition to rigorous academics and a well-supported Honors program, the school features a 16-sport NCAA Division III athletic program and dozens of service and recreational organizations.