Charlotte Surkin

Helps Me Prepare for Auditions

nycdavey — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:13 +0000

“Charlotte is a teacher in the truest form of the word. She has helped me to discover my authentic voice. From the moment we met, I felt comfortable with Charlotte. Singing is such a personal thing and Charlotte truly treats it as such. I always feel that she is listening to me with an acute attention to who I am and what I need. When you’re working on a piece of music with her, it’s not just about the notes on the page. She encourages you to question, ‘Why is this character singing like this in this moment?’ As an actress, I am so grateful to have a coach who not only teaches me about music, but also delves into the psychology of a song with me. She has an amazing ability to crack open a musical phrase and help me find my way into the heart of a character. Together, Charlotte and I search to find those perfect songs to expand my repertoire. She helps me prepare for auditions, so that when I walk into an audition room, I feel ready and excited. Charlotte has taught me about music theory and vocal health. She has made me a more confident singer and actress. Most of all, I love working with Charlotte because she is a fun and lovely person. Under her guidance, I have learned so much about my body, my voice and myself – I am forever grateful!”

Rebecca Schoffer

April 20, 2012 – Maria Rios and Lynnette Tatum at Don’t Tell Mama

nycdavey — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:00:22 +0000

Maria Rios and Lynnette Tatum will be singing at Don’t Tell Mama on Friday, April 20th at 7pm.

Don’t Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
New York, NY

Please call 212-757-0788 for reservations.

May 3-4, 2012 – Madison Eastman and Sara Merner in Children of Eden

nycdavey — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:04:56 +0000

Madison Eastman and Sara Merner will be performing in Stephen Schwartz’s Children of Eden May 3 and 4, 2012.

CAP21
18 West 18th Street
New York, NY

May 11, 2012 – Lighthouse International at the Met Annual Concert

nycdavey — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:54:22 +0000

Students of Ms. Surkin from The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School will be performing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art at the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium at 1000 Fifth Avenue in New York City on Friday, May 11, 2012 … Continue reading →

May 3-12, 2012 – Alyssa Jones and Layrssa Schoeck Singing in Mark Morris’ Bedtime

nycdavey — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:30:47 +0000

Alyssa Jones will be singing the soprano solo in Franz Schubert’s Staenchen and Layrssa Schoeck will be singing the part of the child in Franz Schubert’s Erlkoenig in a Mark Morris dance concert called Bedtime at

Marymount Manhattan College
221 East 71st Street
New York, New York 10021

Performances dates are:

May 3, 4 and 5 (matinee and evening) &
May 10, 11 and 12 (matinee and evening)

May 2012 – Sara Glancy in World Premiere Misunderstood the Musical

nycdavey — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:06:13 +0000

Sara Glancy will be Ceclia in a workshop of a world premiere show called Misunderstood the Musical, which features the music of Pink.

Emerging Artist Theater at the TADA Theater
May 2012

Orange Colored Sky

nycdavey — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:47:53 +0000

Live Jazz Concert Recording at Lighthouse International – February 3, 2012

Sung by Lynnette Tatum

At Last

nycdavey — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:46:48 +0000

Live Jazz Concert Recording at Lighthouse International – February 3, 2012

Sung by Frank Senior

Robert Torres and Alyssa Jones in Rags at Marymount – March 7-11, 2012

nycdavey — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:54:44 +0000

Robert Torres will be singing the role of Saul and Alyssa Jones will be singing in the ensemble of Charles Strouse’s Rags, March 7-11, 2012 at

Marymount Manhattan College
221 East 71st Street
New York, New York 10021

A Superb Job

nycdavey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:57:33 +0000

“I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you and congratulate you on a superb job this morning at Grand Rounds. You made the Music School proud! I love the fact that you have the ability to speak clinically about music and at the same time, bring humanity and beauty to our art form! When I’ve spoken to a few of my Lighthouse colleagues, they have exclaimed about your knowledge and presentation. Thank you and know how valued you are.”

Dr. Leslie Jones
Director, The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School
at Lighthouse International