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Show PROFESSORPROFILE: Family man Tyler Nelson to sing in Beijing UVU Clubs are By KIM LENDER Life Writer Singing opera has always een a passion for Tyler elson, a vocal professor at U, but the passion turned *nto chaos as his life compliated his career. The struggle of family life combined with two active rofessions is a lifestyle that any claim as unsustainable. elson takes pride in finding uccess on all fronts. Nelson and his wife Val, ho is also an opera singer, mbrace the dissonance creted by combining careers ith family, starting with the irth of their first son in 2007. otating their child through ix i babysitters a day, work'lig opera gigs around when ne parent could be home nd rushing to switch places o watch their child had never een part of their plan, but it ecame part of their life. Nelson knew straight from high school that he wanted a future in music. Taking private voice lessons at the University of Utah, Nelson ended up spending 10 years working with Robert Breault, head of the Opera Department. "I became obsessed with it. I love working so hard in the practice room and then getting to perform it for other people," Nelson said, smiling According to Nelson, singing opera music is not easy. It is difficult strengthening and working with the "vocal folds," the proper term for vocal chords, which are no larger than a dime. Nelson explained the physical aspect of singing opera as being "like a just bazaar 111111W By SPENCER HEALEY Life Writer Vocal Professor Tyler Nelson enjoys accomplishing feats that some believe impossible GILBERT CISNEROS/UVU REVIEW Adjunct Professor Tyler Nelson brings his opera expertise to the music department. marathon." "Every time you sing opera you need a day to recover. For me, it is every bit as challenging as being an Olympic athlete," Nelson said. Consistent opera performances also take a toll on family life. Nelson now has two boys and a wife whom he has to leave for months at a time to perform throughout world. Nelson says competition We asked He answered brings 30-40 other singers to audition for each gig, making it necessary for producers to figure out what makes each singer unique. The fact that he has a family, is an active faculty member at a university and sings opera is rare and allows Nelson to stand out among his peers. "I decided that I am the best version of this that I can be. I promised myself that I'd take this as far as I could," Nelson said. Nelson is currently rehearsing "Il Barbiere Di Siviglia," a 450 page opera by Gioachino Rossini which he is performing in Beijing this October. He will be gone for over a month rehearsing with Lorin Maazel, a conductor and long-time friend of Nelson, before performing at the National Center for Performing Arts. "I have never been to China What motivates you to do the things you do? I love the feeling of accomplishing a difficult goal that you set out to accomplish. Q&A with Tyler Nelson What was the best movie you saw in the past year? Where are you from? I'm from here, well Rose Park. It's a suburb in Salt Lake, sort-of a rough neighborhood to grow up in. "True Grit" and "Rango" was good, but it's "Harry Potter [and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2]". I'm a total Harry Potter dork, too... Where did you get your degree? What is your guilty pleasure? Where to start? I don't even know. I'm religiousabout [watching] "The Office" and "30 Rock". I watch it every Thursday night. I definitely watch TV to unwind. I graduated from the University of Utah and got my undergrad and Master's there. What was your favorite class while gettingyour undergrad? Oh, I think it's a tossup. I loved Opera Workshop and I loved to be on stage. I also really enjoyed Music History. I'm kind of a History dork. Where would you go if you won a trip anywhere in the world? so I am excited to see what it is like," Nelson said. Many people told Nelson that he could not raise a family, have another job and still be successful in opera. Nelson enjoys showing them that he can. "You can't listen to all of the naysayers. It's hard, but possible." Describe what you would consider a perfect day? Well I would get to sleep in past 6 a.m., because that never happens anymore. I would do my P90X, I couldn't go a whole day without doing it. Going fishing with the boys would be sweet. I'd watch my Utes play and have pizza, but it's got to be good pizza. I'd go see a good movie with Val, then I would top it all off with cheesecake. Oh, and on a perfect day, I wouldn't get tired. If you could share one piece of advice with all the students here on campus, what would you tell them? Don't settle. I know it's kind of philosophical, but never be content with what you've accomplished up until now. There is always more you can do, more you can acquire.Lake, sort-of a rough neighborhood to grow up in. Either Greece or Croatia. I've always wanted to go there. Know an exceptional student that would make an awesome profile piece? Email Kelly Cannon at cultureuvu@gmail.com !NOV 39TH ANNUAL PARK CITY 41A14316 4,5&6 ‘c‘ Caft itS1 16 ail Basin Recreation Field House (NewPark) Center Drive, Kimball Junction (off 1-80) Sale Hours: Admission: Friday night, 8pm-1am Friday night, $10 (under 12 free) Saturday, 5 (under 12 free) Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-2 Sunday, $2 (under 12 free) Pick Up . one 04, e _ Equipment Check-In g500@CEPA:1g October 31-November 3 bests i sgl3P5i, Jans Mt. 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The bazaar was the first of its kind and featured an array of goods for sale. While the boys from the Kappa Sigma Fraternity were flipping burgers and grilling beef brats, the UVU Rugby crew was selling club T-shirts and rugby balls. What was originally meant to resemble an "Aladdin style" flea market turned out to be something a little different than expected. "It's kind-of like a weird flea market bake sale," said UVUSA's Vice President of Clubs and Organizations, Sarah Roseborough. The brainchild of Roseborough, Clubs Bazaar was organized as a companion event to Club Rush. The idea was that the clubs recruit at Club Rush and raise money at Clubs Bazaar. "The biggest purpose was to help the clubs become a little more independent and self-sustaining," Roseborough said. Fundraising can be a big boost for clubs that want to do activities, go to conferences and play in tournaments. The UVU Rugby Club came to the bazaar to fund new jerseys and full rugby gear for the squad, according to Malakai Tuakimoana, assistant president of the Rugby Club. One club left the baking and grilling to the buyers by selling a compilation cookbook. Representing International Service Abroad, Julie Bagley claimed the engineers could successfully apply their engineering skills to the kitchen. "We decided that if our engineering students could build a prosthetic foot we could build a cookbook to sell to make money to do more prosthetics," Bagley said. The cookbook sold for $20 or two for $30. Playing to college students' appetites, many of the booths offered food. The UVU Model UN Club served up Venezuelan desserts, including the popular dish tres leches, with hopes to raise enough money to bring a Chilean ambassador to speak at UVU. The UVU Clubs and Organizations department was responsible for advertising and setting up the event, allowing each club to only worry about their individual booth. Roseborough looks forward to doing Clubs Bazaar every semester just like Club Rush. She feels it will be a great way to kick off the semester for the clubs. D a° Orem Office 1834 S. State a www.youngfamilydental.com Text CODE WOLVERINES to 46786 or visit our website at uvureview.com/2011/10/07/miss-uvu |