Alumni
Alumni of Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony - Opera in the Ozarks
from Jim Swiggart, General Director
Greetings to all who have spent a summer or more on Rock Candy Mountain in the beautiful Ozarks. Starting in 1950, thousands of talented young singers, musicians and production aspirants have been nurtured by caring professionals who have shared their experience and knowledge to shape our dreams and careers. I spent four wonderful summers as a student (1955-58) and have used the knowledge in my musical career and have followed the careers of so many who have attained the highest levels in opera, orchestra, conducting directing and producing as well as many who have followed careers in education at all levels.
We have so much to be grateful for when we stop to analyze what made a difference in our musical lives. I have been privileged to serve as General Director for 21 years and am very excited about our future. Hopefully, we all realize how important networking can be in our success and sharing our experience at the POINT can lead to many great memories and connecting with others who share our experience and heritage. You will want to monitor our website and give us your thoughts on how we can help you and how you may share your experience.
Opera in the Ozarks alumni have sung on the world’s most celebrated stages. They include:
Leona Mitchell
Mark Delavan
Louis Otey
Cindia Sieden
Chris Merritt
Hei-Kyung Hong
Marquita Lister
Carroll Freeman
Mark Delavan
Louis Otey
Cindia Sieden
Chris Merritt
Hei-Kyung Hong
Marquita Lister
Carroll Freeman
William Johns
Jennifer Zetlan
Stephen Dickson
Tom Fox
Beverly Hoch
Ray Jacobs
Patricia Johnson
Antonio Nagori
Jennifer Zetlan
Stephen Dickson
Tom Fox
Beverly Hoch
Ray Jacobs
Patricia Johnson
Antonio Nagori
Richard Vernon
Meredith Mizell
Brian Montgomery
Kay Paschal
Randolphe Locke
Gwendolyn Jones
and many others…
Meredith Mizell
Brian Montgomery
Kay Paschal
Randolphe Locke
Gwendolyn Jones
and many others…
An Opera in the Ozarks Alumni Association is being formed! The Governing Boardvoted to form an Alumni Association with membership dues of only $15. If you know of other alums, please tell them too. Alumni Association Members will receive the Good News Letter, have networking opportunities and be an additional helpful support base for Opera in the Ozarks. Send your check made out to IPFAC with name, address, and e-mail address to IPFAC Treasurer, Duane Langley, 1203 Whispering Pines, St. Louis, MO 63146. We hope to hear from you!
