Spotlight: Dr. Alyce Tarver

Musical Memories Project is pleased to feature Dr. Alyce Tarver as this month’s Musician Spotlight, recognizing the artistry and lasting impression her performance made on our senior audience.

On January 3, 2026, Dr. Tarver performed for the residents of Wesley Meadows Retirement Community as part of a Musical Memories Project & BY2S recital. From the first note, the room grew quiet with focused attention. Many residents listened with visible awe, deeply moved by the beauty, warmth, and expressiveness of her voice.

Performance at Wesley Meadows

Dr. Tarver presented a thoughtfully curated program that spanned opera and musical theatre, offering both familiarity and elegance. Her performance included:

1. O Mio Babbino Caro — Giacomo Puccini

2. Porgi, Amor — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

3. Quando m’en vo soletta — Giacomo Puccini

4. My White Knight — Meredith Willson

5. I Could Have Danced All Night — Lerner and Loewe
   

Each piece was delivered with musical sensitivity and clarity, holding the residents’ attention throughout the recital and creating a truly memorable experience.

Dr. Tarver was accompanied on the piano by Maeve Brophy, whose expressive and supportive playing complemented the vocal lines beautifully. Maeve’s accompaniment added depth and color to the program, allowing the music to unfold naturally and gracefully.

About Dr. Alyce Tarver

Dr. Alyce Tarver is a soprano and voice instructor with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance. She has performed extensively with Opera Memphis in a wide range of productions and is also an experienced teacher of voice and piano. Her work reflects a deep understanding of vocal artistry and a strong connection with her audience.

About Maeve Brophy

Maeve Brophy is a pianist, educator, and piano professor known for her expressive musicianship and collaborative work. She regularly performs and accompanies vocalists and instrumentalists and is a valued collaborator with Musical Memories Project.

Learn more about Dr. Alyce Tarver:

https://www.aatsoprano.com

Learn more about Maeve Brophy:

www.maevebrophy.com

Dr. Tarver’s performance at Wesley Meadows was a powerful reminder of how live vocal music can captivate, inspire, and create moments of beauty for seniors. Musical Memories Project is honored to share experiences like this with the communities we serve.