Amanda Allyn, voice
03.24.26 | Student Recital
Graduate Recital
Jake Hirschman, guitar
Shawn Day, bass
Isaac Campbell, keys
Titus Brown, drums
Danielle Law, Emmie Rambur, Neva Rose Patterson, Isaac Campbell, vocals
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Whitney Center for the Arts, 1
Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801
Program
Cranes in the Sky
Solange Knowles, Raphael Saadiq, Troy Johnson
Best Part
Gabriella Wilson, Ashton Simmonds, Matthew Burnett, Riley Bell, Jordan Evans
Quiet
Ashley Hess
Paper Bag
Fiona Apple
Barcelona
Jewel Kilcher
July
Noah Cyrus, Michael Sonier, P.J. Harding, Jenna Andrews
Daddy Lessons
Beyoncé Knowles, Kevin Cossom, Alex Delicata, Diana Gordon
What You Won’t Do for Love
Bobby Caldwell, Alfons Fernando Kettner
Be Alright
Thomas Brown, Victoria McCants, Khaled Rohaim, Nicholas Audino, Lewis Hughes, Willie Tafa
VOCALS
Ezra Bright, Weston DeCroo, Cheyenne Harris, Willow Harris, Adi Jackson, Noah Maurhoff, Kinley Mayer, Siena Redenbaugh, Nora Reedy, Olivia Reedy, Clara Scott, Daniel Schultz, Kensington Sisson, Ayla Turley
Rather Be
Grace Chatto, Jack Patterson, James Napier, Nicole Marshall
Program Notes
“It Ain’t That Deep” reflects the rich, living tapestry of American commercial music genres born from the creative resilience, expression and brilliance of Black American musical traditions and continually shaped by artists across cultures and generations. From soul and R&B, to pop and singer-songwriter styles, these songs honor a lineage that bridges storytelling, groove and vocal authenticity.
Within the academic study of voice, we explore style, vocal function and the cultural forces that shape contemporary commercial sound. But “It Ain’t That Deep” is a reminder to not get lost in the mechanics or rigor of scholarship; at its heart, this music is about expression, freedom, moving and connection. This program is a celebration of versatility, vulnerability and the ongoing dialogue between scholarship and commercial music today.
Biography
Amanda Allyn is a contemporary vocalist whose sound moves authentically across the R&B, country, pop and soul landscapes. Shaped by Shenandoah Conservatory graduate studies in commercial and contemporary voice pedagogy, Allyn leans into the grain of the human voice: the crack, the cry, the pulse beneath the pitch. As both performer and pedagogue, she brings a dual lens to the stage. Allyn understands the mechanics of the instrument, but more importantly, she honors its humanity.
In addition to teaching piano and voice at Sheridan College, Allyn is the founder of Aspen Grove Music Studio in Sheridan, Wyoming, where she cultivates a collaborative and diverse student-centered community. She also directs The Hubcaps, a creative aging choir celebrating lifelong musicianship, and is actively involved in directing and coaching drama productions at Big Horn High School throughout the year.
Special Thanks
Amanda extends heartfelt gratitude to her children and her partner, Shawn, for their support and love during the obsessive hours of study and rehearsal that made this degree and performance possible. She is deeply thankful for the mentorship of Alison Crockett and Dr. Kathryn Green, whose instruction and artistry have profoundly shaped her growth as both a singer and educator. Additionally, Amanda would like to thank her Aspen Grove Music Studio students and their families for their enthusiasm and support during this process.
Degree Fulfillment
Amanda Allyn is from the studio of Kathryn Green. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Music in Performance (Voice).
Partner Acknowledgment
