About This Event
Join Grammy-winning musician Billy Stritch and celebrated entertainer Jim Caruso for an exclusive Master Class designed to elevate your performance skills. With decades of showbiz experience, Billy and Jim offer expert guidance on song choices, finding the perfect key and tempo, and connecting authentically with your audience. Perfect for emerging talent, jazz singers, musical theater performers, and classical vocalists, this class is your chance to learn from two industry legends who know what works—and what doesn’t. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your craft with two of the best in the business!
Billy Stritch is a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/pianist who has also served as musical director some of the biggest names in the business, including Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Linda Eder, Marilyn Maye, Laura Benanti, and many more.
For 22 years, Jim Caruso has hosted the weekly Cast Party at Birdland, where he is also a talent booker. He has performed with Liza Minnelli on Broadway, and has sung in clubs and concert venues including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The White House for decades.
Performers: Please bring sheet music in the correct key (no background tracks).
There are a limited number of Performer slots available. Observers are welcome: please purchase an "Observer" ticket.
Where It's Happening
Meet the Organizer
Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) is the Sandhills region's newest, most modern, best-equipped entertainment and event complex. Comprised of five venues (three indoor, two outdoor),80,000+ visitors from the Sandhills and beyond flock to BPAC for nearly 200 music, theatre, dance, and comedy performances; lectures; and gallery exhibits each year. For events in our Mainstage Tribute, and Comedy Series, we offer (at least) four price levels at Reserved Seating events in Owens Auditorium: Premium, Preferred, Standard, and Saver. WINNER: Best of the Pines 2022-2023-2024-2025 Best Performing Arts Venue.
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