Todd Duncan as a Teacher
Todd Duncan (1903-1998), opera singer and actor, originated the role of “Porgy” in George Gershwin’s famed opera Porgy and Bess. The baritone Duncan was also the first African American accepted into the New York City Opera. Duncan lived much of his life in Washington, DC, and taught voice on the faculty at Howard University as well as in his private studio.
Washington Vocal Consortium member, Elizabeth Daniels, studied with Duncan for 17 years. In this podcast, the second in the “In Your Own Voice” series, she describes Duncan’s approach to teaching singing and his influence on the teaching of the Washington Vocal Consortium.
Wonderful..can I join as an England member?
Well, Bonnie, as another Duncan protoge, you can definately join us when we make it to England for workshops! You are definately one of his “musical children!” We’d be honored!
Hey Cate…an idea…I can talk to AoToS…our version of NATS and see if you can come do a workshop for us over here. What you think?
(Bonnie and Cate have been in touch about The Consortium presenting a workshop on the pros and cons of team voice teaching for voice teachers in England. Bonnie is a former student of the late, great Todd Duncan and a brilliant teacher/singer in her own right, so this is quite a wonderful possibility!)