Federation of the Art Song
The Federation of the Art Song (FAS) was founded in 2021 by Alta Malberg (President), and Martin Néron, co-artistic directors of the organization.
Believing strongly in the value of songs of all genres sung in classical style, FAS helps deserving singers and collaborative pianists to develop their artistic abilities and identities. Our goal is to educate the public on the expanding catalogue of song repertoire from a multitude of sources and communities, thus benefitting audiences and artists alike.
THE COMPONENTS OF FAS ARE:
*Funded in part by the Ariel Eden Malberg Memorial Fund
We are thrilled to introduce our FAS Fellows 2026, the brilliant duo of
Claire McCahan, mezzo-soprano, and pianist Barbie Noyes.
Claire and Barbie performed splendidly in the Oct. 24 final auditions. This year’s competition (heard in Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music) was at an extremely high level of quality. A distinguished panel of judges considered ten impressive duos in the semifinal auditions, five of which advanced to the finals, performing short programs of American song.
We are grateful to MSM for their generosity in hosting us for the auditions.
Visit our Fellowship page for more information on Claire and Barbie, and the other accomplished semifinalists and finalists.
Claire McCahan, mezzo-soprano, and pianist Barbie Noyes, performed Winners’ Recitals on April 11 and 12. Each of these concerts celebrated the American Semiquincentennial with a rich variety of American songs, brilliantly programmed.
The April 12 event was offered in our New Brunswick, NJ, performing space, the Zimmerli Art Museum of Rutgers University. On April 11, we were thrilled to present Claire and Barbie in the inaugural FAS Winners’ Recital in New York City, at the Ann Goodman Recital Hall.
We could not be more pleased with these thrilling performances by our newest Fellows, Claire and Barbie! Visit our Events page to see some photos taken at these concerts.
