Help Madison Attend Miami Music Festival

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Hi, my name is Madison Riley, I am an aspiring classically trained soprano. I attend Florida State University College of Music and am receiving my Bachelors in Voice Performance. I am so excited to announce that I have just been offered a spot at the Miami Music Festival's 2024 Opera Institute! I have been cast in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" as a Pamina Cover and the 2nd Spirit. The program offers many valuable experiences such as recitals, masterclasses, language coaching, and most importantly a role study!

Throughout my undergraduate experience, I have been working very hard to pursue my passion in such a competitive industry. I am so thrilled to be offered the opportunity to work with such accomplished faculty who stem from the Seattle Opera, The Royal Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and the MET! I am beyond excited to be accepted, however, I need your help pursuing my creative endeavors.

I have created this GoFundMe to cover some of the cost of attending this program. My goal is to reach 3,450 dollars to help partially cover travel expenses, tuition, cost of living such as food and housing, and other fees. In addition to this fundraiser, I am performing in a joint recital with my friend and colleague Mariah Moran on April 3rd, 2024 in Lindsey Recital Hall. This recital will contain works that Mariah and I have been working on this year at Florida State. We decided to dedicate this recital to our friends and family who have supported us throughout our journey as classical musicians.

Madison Riley and Mariah Moran Joint Junior Recital

To whoever got this far along in reading my story, please understand that a little goes a very long. Donations from as little as 1 dollar help support me in my first steps as a professional classical musician and would mean the absolute world to me. The opportunity to cover the leading soprano role in one of Mozart's most famous operas, and the ability to network and learn from like-minded professionals in this field, makes this experience truly worth it!

I am so fortunate for the friends and family who continue to support me throughout my musical journey. I would not be where I am in life or the person I am today without any of you. So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Below I have attached a few videos of me singing, the Website for the Miami Music Festival Opera Institute, and my Facebook page where the Live Stream will be.