Emerging Artists In Concert

The Pine Belt is known for a dynamic array of performing artists. Grab a cup of coffee as FestivalSouth showcases new talent in this very special morning concert. Support the artists of the future as they share their talents with a debut on our stage. You won’t want to miss this special musical wake-up call! Featuring Brynna Carpenter, soprano; Tyler Tucker, saxophone; Juan Carlos Piedra Carvajal, oboe; Matthew Barron, clarinet; Brad Pilcher, clarinet Presented by Forrest County, with support from the City of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss College of Arts and Sciences, Southern Miss School of Music, Payne Companies, and VERB Architecture Event Address: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Peck House 3601 Pearl Street (Recently changed to 321 Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive) Hattiesburg, Miss. Please note that GPS may only recognize the Pearl Street address. About Brynna Carpenter Brynna Carpenter is a sophomore at The University of Southern Mississippi coming from her high school in Rockwall, Texas. Brynna’s experience involves playing roles like Marmee in her high school’s production of Little Women, and then her USM debut as the leading role, Marian Paroo, in The Southern Opera and Music Theatre Company’s production of The Music Man. She was also a two-time All-State Choir soprano at the Texas Music Educators Association conference. After she finishes her degree in music education, she hopes to hit the stage in the world of opera! She is thrilled to find more opportunities to perform! About Tyler Tucker Tyler Tucker is an aspiring performer in their second year of their bachelor’s in music for Saxophone Performance at the University of Southern Mississippi. Studying under Dr. Dannel Espinoza, they have also been the saxophone player for the undergraduate reed quintet Orpheum Quintet for the past year. Next to receiving masterclasses with renowned saxophone players like Dr. Alan Theisen and most performers of the Raschèr Quartet, Tyler has performed in…