Ultimate Paris Summer YXIE

Ultimate Paris Summer Arts YXIE 2025 – Event Schedule

Concerts:

  • Thursday, June 19, 2025:
    • 20:00 (8 PM): Celebrity Faculty Opening Concert: “A Night of Stars”
    • Venue: Église Saint-Martin, 6 All. du Presbytère, 77130 Misy-Sur-Yonne, France
    • Admission: Free, donations accepted
    • Description: This concert will feature UPSA-YXIE’s international artist faculty performing a range of musical genres including opera, musical theatre, jazz, and contemporary pop. Highlights include iconic arias, beloved and rarely heard musical theatre selections, soulful jazz improvisations, electrifying vocal performances, and cross-genre collaborations.
  • Friday, June 20, 2025:
    • 20:00 (8 PM): Student Concert: “A Diamond in the Rough”
    • Venue: Chateau
  • Wednesday, June 25, 2025:
    • 20:00 (8 PM): Emerging Artist Concert: “I Dreamed a Dream”
    • Venue: Church
  • Friday, June 27, 2025:
    • 20:00 (8 PM): Pre-Professional Concert: “Grammy Award Winning Performance”
    • Venue: Chateau
  • Monday, June 30, 2025:
    • 20:00 (8 PM): Final Showcase: “The Grand Finale”
    • Venue: Paris Theater

Masterclass/Lecture/Workshop Schedule:

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “Make Some Noise” an introduction to vocal release with Kate Callahan-Hardman
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “Nutrition & Fitness for Performing Artists” from the Necessary Diva Bodybuilder with Dr. Tiffany Renée Jackson
  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “Dance from a Singer’s Point of View:” Preparing your Broadway Dance Combo with Beverly Jensen
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “And the Grammy Goes To” – A Comprehensive Performance with Kenneithia Mitchell
  • Thursday, June 19, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): Acting: “Building a Compelling Emotional Toolbox” with Moos
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “Next Level Up” Moving from Thinking to Doing” with Margaret P. Bean
  • Friday, June 20, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): Stress, Anxiety, Coping Skills with Beverly Jensen
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “Acting through Song” with Kenneithia Mitchell
  • Monday, June 23, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “Make Some Noise” – Your progress from vocal release to Expression with Kate Callahan-Hardman
    • 15:30 (3:30 PM): “So You Think You Can Riff A masterclass with Broadway & Pop sensation Avery Wilson
    • 16:45 (4:45 PM): “Handle Your Business” Finding, Booking, and Getting Paid to Perform with N’Kenge
  • Tuesday, June 24, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “Branding: What does your headshot, resumé, and social media page say about you as an artist” with Mrs. Kenneithia Mitchell
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “Self Tapes” How to Audition & Get the Job Remotely with Helen Goldsby
  • Wednesday, June 25, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “Hip Hop to The Top” with Beverly Jensen
    • 15:00 (3 PM): Repertoire Masterclass & Broadway Agent Audition – Adonai Talent Agency, Shirley Faison with Dr. Eleanor Wyche
  • Thursday, June 26, 2025:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “Jazz Vocal Improv:” Scat, Stylize, and Swing with Florence Davis
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “Get Outta Your Head” Acting- Stanislavski Technique with Mr. Matthew Corozine
  • Friday, June 27, 2026:
    • 9:00 (9 AM): “I’m a Survivor:” How to survive & take care of your health and wellness with Kate Callahan-Hardman
    • 15:00 (3 PM): “Acting as a Career” A Masterclass with celebrity guest artist Louis Stancil