Nicole Veseth's Voice Studio

09/23/2026

If you would like to participate in these recitals, please reach out! They count as volunteer hours if you need to fulfill them and it’s a great way to practice confidence!

Salon recitals are back! 🎶

Students from the studios of Gretchen Dekker, Daniel Lee, James Nackley and Kim Finnigan performed at the Fitz Farm Community Center.

We heard songs of the ocean, dances and we even had a sing along! Congratulations to all the students who performed!

09/12/2026

True for singing, any other instrument, and anything else in life. Keep it in mind next time you get so frustrated with your progress. Failure leads to progress! Be kind to yourself ❤️

The key to good guitar playing is failing regularly 🎸🤘

08/07/2026

So true!! Our brains can be our worst enemy if we let it!! Just keep singing and playing ❤️

Play anyway, play always 🤷‍♂️🎸

08/06/2026

St. John Episcopal church in York (140 N. Beaver Street) is seeking capable, committed singers to become PAID section leaders for the 2026-27 season. Message Gretchen Dekker, Associate for Community and Music, for more details: [email protected]

08/05/2026

Snagged some Legos from my friend’s kid to demonstrate how notes are subdivided. Some of us just do better with visuals! I’m always searching for or thinking of creative ways to make it click!

07/07/2026

Bahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Yeah, sorry, DEFINITELY a soprano!

I came across the app “Simply Sing” and decided to check it out to see if it would be a good tool for practice sessions in between lessons. So… as you can see, we were off to a bad start! I do still have lingering congestion from a cold, but I’ve tried this 3 or 4 times and it still says I’m an alto! That being said, once you get into the singing sessions, it does give good advice and is a more fun and engaging way to practice. So I think it would be worth it as a supplemental tool. But seriously, every song the feedback would say “let’s see if this is in the best key for you.” Uh, no it’s not. Ya labeled me an alto and I can’t reach those notes comfortably!

So yeah, it’s relatively inexpensive, but you pay per year. I did the free 7 day trial. If you try it, let me know what range you get and what you really are!!

07/02/2026

Today was my little intern’s last day in the studio. It appears she hasn’t learned much… 😹

Lucky heads to her furever home on Friday morning. Thank you to all my students for helping to show her happiness and love!! And thanks to Iridescence Cares for allowing me to care for her and for finding her a wonderful new home! Check the comments for her 2 day old baby picture! 😻

05/30/2026

📣 SIGN-UPS ARE LIVE: Youth Auditions for Annie & Ragtime! 🎭🌟
The wait is over! Sign-up slots and audition materials are officially live for our upcoming Mainstage productions of Annie and Ragtime.

Auditions will be held in person on June 22 & 23 in Castagna Hall. Please read the details below carefully before signing up!

🗓️ Audition Schedule & Location:
📍 Where: Fulton Theatre (Castagna Hall) | 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA

📅 Monday, June 22
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Annie / Ragtime Girls
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Movement Callbacks

📅 Tuesday, June 23
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Ragtime Boys
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Annie Final Callbacks

💡 Auditioning for both? Girls auditioning for both only need to prepare the Annie material.

🎼 What to Prepare:
All sheet music, scenes, monologues, and practice tracks are available in the sign-up link under "Related Files."

Annie/Orphans: Prepare the specific song cuts and scenes provided in the link.
Ragtime Girls: Prepare a 16–32 bar cut of a song of your choice (bring sheet music).
Ragtime Boys: Prepare a 16–32 bar cut of your own song, plus the provided monologue/scene.

🕒 Important Commitment Info:
Ragtime: Rehearsals begin 9/3/26 | Runs 9/25/26 – 10/18/26
Annie: Rehearsals begin 10/29/26 | Runs 11/20/26 – 12/31/26

📹 Can't Make It In Person?
Video submissions are accepted! Email your child's singing video, headshot, resume, and desired role to [email protected] no later than June 17, 2026.

(Note: Adult video submissions for the season are now closed. Thank you!)

🎟️ Ready to shine? To grab your audition slot and download the materials, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAB23A6F49-64301322-fulton #/

05/30/2026

🎭 TEEN AUDITIONS: Join the Ensemble of Ragtime! 🌟✨

We are seeking talented local teens (ages 16–19) who are strong singers and good movers to join the adult ensemble of Ragtime on our Mainstage! 🏛️🎶

📅 Production Dates:
🍂 Rehearsals Begin: September 3, 2026
🎭 Show Run: September 25 – October 18, 2026

💼 Note: Non-paid, local positions. Housing is not provided.

📹 How to Submit:
Email your video submission to [email protected] no later than June 17, 2026.

Please include:
🎤 Vocals: A 16–32 bar song cut.
💃 Movement: A video clip demonstrating your dance/movement background.
📄 Materials: Headshot and resume (with your current age included).
🔗 Format: YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or WeTransfer link.

🗓️ Callbacks:
Selected performers will be invited to an in-person callback on Tuesday, June 23 (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM) at the Fulton Theatre. Show us what you've got! 💪✨

❓️All questions regarding these auditions can be emailed to [email protected]

05/30/2026

Save your date! August 29th is the audition date for the next season!
For more information, please visit our website at yorkjuniorsymphony.org
The link is also in bio.

Have a great summer with your instrument and see you at the audition!