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Annette Welburn is a mezzo soprano who has classical vocal training, yet enjoys singing a wide range of styles. Her new christmas CD, Christmas Treasures, includes light jazz pieces, such as her rendition of Have Youself A Merry Little Christmas. It also includes more traditional versions of some all time favorite Christmas carols such as Joy To The World, and I'll Be Home For Christmas. Grown Up Christmas List, a gospel song very pertinent now with our country at war, is sure to touch everyone's heart. Annette Welburn was born and raised in Portland Oregon, and graduated from David Douglas High School. She began singing at a very young age, and held frequent theatrical and musical roles in productions at the church she grew up attending, Hinson Memorial Baptist. Annette began studying voice professionally, at the age of 16, with renowned vocal coach, Roland Wyatt, at Lewis and Clark College. She then studied with the well respected voice teacher, Sister Claudia Foltz, at Marylhurst College. In 1988 Annette, a senior in high school, won first place in The Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs state vocal competition, and was awarded the Virginia Brown Music Scholarship. Annette also received vocal scholarship offers from St. Olaf College, Oregon State University, Bethel College, and The University of Southern California. Annette chose to accept a vocal arts scholarship to USC. While at The University of Southern California, Annette studied voice with Margaret Schaper. Annette's vocal training in the classical arena has contributed greatly to her vocal technique and skill, adding polish and poise to everything from gospel to jazz to country and back again to the more traditional melody. Annette's talent, combined with her great love for singing, prompted her husband, Keith, to persistently encourage her to record. Their love for Christmas music, and the Christmas season in general, led Annette to record her first album as a selection of favorite holiday songs. When shopping for Christmas music, in recent years, Keith and Annette noticed it was difficult to find traditional, yet up to date CD's that appealed to the whole family. They accomplished their goal of providing just such a holiday CD with Christmas Treasures. Annette enjoys performing in many venues. Her favorite styles to sing are gospel and ballads. Annette enjoys giving concerts and singing in churches. She also provides special music for parties, events, and special occassions. Annette and Keith, and their four young daughters, Hannah, Abigail, Sarah, and Noelle live in beautiful Gresham, Oregon. For booking information, please email Annette at welburns@aol.com. Track List: 1. Hark The Herald Angels Sing 2. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear 3. Grown Up Christmas List 4. The Christmas Song Medley 5. Silent Night 6. The Gift Goes On 7. Some Children See Him 8. I'll Be Home For Christmas 9. A Strange Way To Save The World 10. I Wonder As I Wander 11. The Holly And The Ivy 12. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 13. Joy To The World Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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