Cris Walker

Looking back on this year of performing, I sang less than usual, largely because of the demands of my final year completing my MA in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance Practice. In many ways, that made each performance more intentional and more special.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities to perform alongside such wonderful friends and colleagues, and organizations and for the chance to remind ourselves, and our audiences, to feel joy once in a while, especially in a tumultuous political and civic moment.

I’m especially thankful for my role directing It’s a Grand Night for Singing at the Jarvis Center / Jarvis Conservatory where we create monthly concerts that give singers and pianists a beautiful space to share their work.

My heart was also full watching my students at Music to My Ears grow, perform, and gain confidence in themselves and their art.

All in all, it’s been a rich, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling musical year. Looking forward to 2026!

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Two Very Different (and Wonderful!) Concerts This Month 🎭 Saturday, June 7 – Jarvis Conservatory, Napa – 7 PM This is a beautiful concert hall, and we’ll be performing a mix of classical music and musical theater. Since I’m not hosting this time, I get to sing some of my favorite big opera pieces! I’ll be performing:

😃🤗Here is a mathematical explanation of the basic musical notes and rhythms