Kyla Bailey, a music education senior at UCA, last month performed as a soloist with the Fujian Symphony Orchestra in China on Christmas Eve.
Her appearance was arranged by UCA director of orchestras Israel Getzov. Bailey performed Christmas carols with the symphony and sang solos on many pieces, including “Silver Bells,” “Joy to the World” and “O Holy Night.”
According to an article in the Conway Log Cabin Democrat, Getzov said, “She’s going on her final year at UCA and I think it’s important for her to get real-world experience, that’s especially important for students who are going to be starting a career soon like she is.”
Getzov has an ongoing partnership with the Fujian Symphony Orchestra, and he often brings UCA students to China.
Bailey is auditioning for graduate schools in Maryland, Colorado and Kentucky to pursue her master’s degree in opera performance.
