May 2024 Update-

“I’ve just recently finished a performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor. I was in the chorus, and I also played the barmaid, Hanne. It was super fun, and really re-ignited my passion for performance. This summer I’ll be traveling to Hawaii for the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival where I’ll be playing Valetto in L’incoronazione di Poppea! I do need a bit of help covering the cost of that, so I have been searching for help in that regard financially. But I’m very excited to have my first performance as a soprano!”

December 2023 Update-

“I'll be participating in a masterclass with Jenn Gambatese this weekend. I've made a lot of advancements in my vocal technique. I began as a Tenor, but I've also begun training as a Sopranist. I'm unfortunately not in any productions this semester, but last semester I was in the magic flute as the First Armored Man, a priest, and a slave. I will soon be auditioning for the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival as well as three different OCU productions: Rent, Iolanthe, and Merry Wives of Windsor.”

“I would like to thank you! Thank you for choosing me as a scholarship recipient and for investing in my career. I deeply appreciate the time you’ve taken to consider me and to listen to my performances over the past years. I hope you continue to watch me as I grow.”’

-Garrett Abel

“Garrett has begun studying at Oklahoma University this fall with big voice/music scholarships there!

-Barbara McCalister