Kalinowski Wins Prize in Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition

Voice instructor Diane Kalinowski was recently awarded one of eight prizes in the Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition at the New Jersey State Opera. The preliminary rounds of the competition were held in New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, where 125 singers competed for a spot in the semi-finals. Kalinowski was one of 34 semi-finalists who competed at New Jersey State Opera on April 27 and ultimately one of eight winners. As part of the prize, Kalinowski will perform in the winners’ gala concert with orchestra on June 1 in New Jersey. She began her study of voice with Vicki Jamison, instructor of music, and continues to coach with Vicki and Ward Jamison.