The University of Arkansas at Monticello Division of Music hosted mezzo-soprano Claire McCahan, the 2026 National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Winner, at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in Harris Recital Hall.
The free concert was presented with the Southeast Arkansas Concert Association, NFMC and the Pine Bluff Musical Coterie. McCahan was accompanied by pianist Mary Scott Smith, recently retired from Texarkana College. The recital was part of a five-city Arkansas tour in September.
McCahan’s honors include the 2022 Joy in Singing International Art Song Competition, NATS Artist Awards, the 2025 NFMC Young Artist Competition and the American National Oratorio Competition. Details: Alexia Meeks, 870-460-1060.
Source: Pine Bluff Commercial — UAM to host mezzo-soprano recital (Sept. 8, 2026).
