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  • Illinois music student part of Grammy-nominated ensemble

    Mar 5, 2021 9:30 am by Jodi HeckelStudent Experiences
    Sophia Byrd, a University of Illinois senior studying lyric theatre, performed in the oratorio “Place,” nominated for two Grammy Awards. photo by Christian Flaherty

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    • Sophia Byrd, a University of Illinois senior studying lyric theatre, performed in the oratorio “Place,” nominated for two Grammy Awards. photo by Christian Flaherty

    The opportunity for Sophia Byrd to sing in a professional oratorio as a college freshman changed the course of her music education at U of I. It also led to two Grammy nominations for Byrd before she has finished college.