Introducing Julia Bullock, Artist in Residence at Guildhall School

Описание: American classical singer Julia Bullock is warmly welcomed as Artist in Residence at Guildhall School for the seasons 2020–2022.

We caught up with Julia during her first sessions working with our singers, to speak about why she loves art, what she's enjoyed about working with students, and the important life lessons to be learnt from pursuing a craft.

Known for her versatile artistry and probing intellect, Bullock is celebrated as an innovative programmer whose artistic curation, which prominently centres around social consciousness, is in high demand. She is also a prominent voice of social consciousness and activism. During her residency, Bullock will draw on her depth of experience to work with Vocal students in masterclasses and performance projects, guiding them on programming and on developing their own creative processes.

Soprano Julia Bullock says: ‘As an artist in residence, I've identified my role as someone to examine and consider the environments I've been invited to enter, and then find a clear way to share my reflections. Taking on that role within a place that prioritises education calls for a different approach than an organisation focused on arts performance. And I'm becoming more convinced that one's development in the studies of classical art must be grounded in a perpetual state of learning – not performance.

While I aim to give guidance and support to the young artists at Guildhall School, I imagine this will be a time where we influence and inform each other – as we all seek to find greater clarity in what we create, the services we provide, and further identify why artists seem to put themselves in this perpetually unique position to provoke, challenge, and question. I cannot wait to engage with the students, faculty and staff of Guildhall over the next two years!’

To find out more about music training at Guildhall, visit https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/music/