09 Jan Mary Mikels in concert
Former Beaufort Resident to Perform Music Concert
Morehead City, N.C. (January 9, 2022) – Mary Mikels will be performing her Broadway Favorites & More concert at Carteret Community College on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born totally blind and with hearing loss in her left ear, Mikels is a soprano, and has been singing nearly her whole life. After graduating from Sanderson High School in Raleigh in 2017, Mikels took classes at Carteret Community College and Wake Technical Community College and received her Associate in Arts degree with honors from Wake Technical Community College in 2021.
“We are delighted to welcome our former student back to campus to perform for Carteret County,” said Dr. Tracy Mancini, President of Carteret Community College. “It’s always a joy to see the successes of our students, and Mary is a very talented singer and voice impersonator. I have had the pleasure of attending one of Mary’s performances, and it was phenomenal. Her concert is sure to be a treat for everyone who attends.”
After graduation, Mikels began a vocation of vocal performance. Mikels was selected by the North Carolina Master Chorale in 2017-2018, the official chorus of the North Carolina Symphony. She was also honored to be a featured soloist twice with The Tenors. Mikels became a finalist in the National Blind Idol Competition. In 2018, she was selected in the first-round competition for American Idol©️.
Mikels will be performing “Broadway Favorites & More,” a 60- to 75-minute concert featuring classic show tunes from Les Misérables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady and more. She also sings beautiful well-known Christian pieces to conclude the concert. Her voice imitations and surprises between songs are sure to delight the audience.
Tickets are currently on sale for $10 in advance or $20 at the door. There is no charge for Carteret CC students who present a student ID. You can purchase tickets online at www.carteret.edu/MaryMikels or by calling 252-222-6268.
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