Suriya-Ali: From ArtSmart to Montclair University

Suriya-Ali Crowe was selected to participate in a masterclass with Co-Founder Michael Fabiano at Montclair University, where she now attends as a vocal performance major.
Dec 24, 2023 ArtSmart

During her senior year of high school, Suriya-Ali, now an alumna, performed in a masterclass with Co-Founder Michael Fabiano at the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. Suriya-Ali sang “Se tu m’ami, se sospiri” by Alessandro Parisotti.

Suriya-Ali studied with ArtSmart mentor Christine Moore Vassallo at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music. She loves to sing all genres of music from classical to musical theater. We could not be more proud of her hard work and progress!

Suriya-Ali is currently pursuing a Vocal Performance degree at Montclair University in New Jersey.

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