Resumé
(CV available upon request)
Teaching ExperienceEDUCATION
Peabody Conservatory, MM Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy Furman University, BM Vocal Performance, Cum Laude |
SPECIAL STUDIES Accademia dell' Arte, Arezzo, Italy 2006 |
Private Voice Lessons, 2008-present
-Private Voice lessons to students of all ages and levels
-Focus on technique, pitch, breathing, diction, tone quality, sight-reading, phrasing, song interpretation, and performance
-Prepare students for various performances, vocal competitions, and auditions
-Students have received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place honors in State and Regional NATS Voice Competition, as well as many other Vocal & Scholarship Competitions
-Students have auditioned and been accepted into the top music schools in the US
-Students have participated and accepted lead roles in numerous Musical and Theatre productions
SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, 2013-present
-Voice teacher for the Academy Summer Program. Academy is a two-week summer program for rising tenth grade students who desire intensive training in creative writing, drama, music or visual arts. The non-traditional curriculum incorporates studio work, self-directed studies, performances, field trips, lectures and presentations by faculty and guest artists.
-Voice teacher for the Discovery Summer Program. Discovery is a two-week summer program for rising ninth grade students interested in concentrating on creative writing, drama, music or visual arts. While they work intensely in their art area, Discovery students are also exposed to the other art areas with opportunities to attend performances and guest lectures.
Anderson University, Adjunct Professor of Voice, 2018-present
-Private voice lessons for students majoring or minoring in Musical Theatre, Classical, Worship Leadership and Commercial Music.
Private Piano Lessons, 2012-present
-Private Piano lessons for beginners of all ages
-Focus on technique, music theory, sight-reading, musicality, and performance
Younts Center for Performing Arts, Fountain Inn, SC, 2010-2014
-Music Director for Dear Edwina, Schoolhouse Rock, and Alice in Wonderland
-Performing Arts faculty: Voice lessons, Musical Theatre Performance classes
Shannon Forest Christian School, Greenville, SC, 2010- 2011
-Private Voice Teacher, Middle and High School students
Hillcrest High School, Simpsonville, SC, 2011
-Vocal coach for “Welcome to the 60s” musical review
Salem Spotlight Summer Academic Camp, Winston-Salem, NC, 2008
-Performing Arts Teacher for girls, grades 7-12
-Directed a Cabaret-style performance for a final project
-Private Voice lessons to students of all ages and levels
-Focus on technique, pitch, breathing, diction, tone quality, sight-reading, phrasing, song interpretation, and performance
-Prepare students for various performances, vocal competitions, and auditions
-Students have received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place honors in State and Regional NATS Voice Competition, as well as many other Vocal & Scholarship Competitions
-Students have auditioned and been accepted into the top music schools in the US
-Students have participated and accepted lead roles in numerous Musical and Theatre productions
SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, 2013-present
-Voice teacher for the Academy Summer Program. Academy is a two-week summer program for rising tenth grade students who desire intensive training in creative writing, drama, music or visual arts. The non-traditional curriculum incorporates studio work, self-directed studies, performances, field trips, lectures and presentations by faculty and guest artists.
-Voice teacher for the Discovery Summer Program. Discovery is a two-week summer program for rising ninth grade students interested in concentrating on creative writing, drama, music or visual arts. While they work intensely in their art area, Discovery students are also exposed to the other art areas with opportunities to attend performances and guest lectures.
Anderson University, Adjunct Professor of Voice, 2018-present
-Private voice lessons for students majoring or minoring in Musical Theatre, Classical, Worship Leadership and Commercial Music.
Private Piano Lessons, 2012-present
-Private Piano lessons for beginners of all ages
-Focus on technique, music theory, sight-reading, musicality, and performance
Younts Center for Performing Arts, Fountain Inn, SC, 2010-2014
-Music Director for Dear Edwina, Schoolhouse Rock, and Alice in Wonderland
-Performing Arts faculty: Voice lessons, Musical Theatre Performance classes
Shannon Forest Christian School, Greenville, SC, 2010- 2011
-Private Voice Teacher, Middle and High School students
Hillcrest High School, Simpsonville, SC, 2011
-Vocal coach for “Welcome to the 60s” musical review
Salem Spotlight Summer Academic Camp, Winston-Salem, NC, 2008
-Performing Arts Teacher for girls, grades 7-12
-Directed a Cabaret-style performance for a final project
Performance Experience
Oratorio/Concert
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Temple of Israel Concert Series: Broadway Favorites
The Greatest Show: Songs of Pasek and Paul (Director & Ensemble) Temple of Israel Concert Series: Broadway Favorites Broadway Under the Stars Temple of Israel Concert Series: Broadway Favorites An Evening of Broadway with Seph Stanek Dream: Songs of Scott Alan Temple of Israel Concert Series: Broadway Favorites Temple of Israel Concert Series: Broadway Favorites Fountain Inn Orchestra: Featured Soloist St. Cecilia Mass (Gounod) Messiah (Handel)* Choral Fantasy (Beethoven) Gloria (Rutter) Te Deum (Haydn) National Anthem, Chicago Cubs *selections |
Greenville, SC
Mauldin, SC Greenville, SC Mauldin, SC Greenville, SC Aiken, SC Greenville, SC Greenville, SC Greenville, SC Fountain Inn, SC Baltimore, MD Furman University Furman Universtiy Greenville, SC High Point, NC Wrigley Field, Chicago |
2020
2019 2017 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2014 2011 2009 2007 2006 2006 2004 2001 |
Theatre
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Belle
Louise Maria Rosie Mary Evita Star-to-be Dolly Nellie Audrey Eve* Lucinda *understudy |
A Christmas Carol
Gypsy Sound of Music Bye Bye Birdie A Wonderful Life Evita Annie Annie Get Your Gun South Pacific Little Shop of Horrors Children of Eden Into the Woods |
Greenville Little Theatre
Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre Fountain Inn Repertory Theatre High Point, NC Livestock Players Theatre, NC High Point University Theatre High Point University Theatre |
2015
2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2004 2003 2003 2002 |
Opera
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Rosalinda
Fox Fiordiligi** Countess* 2nd Lady* Kate* Sister* *multiple scenes **cover |
Die Fledermaus
The Cunning Little Vixen Così fan Tutte Le Nozze di Figaro Die Zauberflöte Pirates of Penzance Suor Angelica |
Peabody Conservatory Opera Theatre
Peabody Conservatory Opera Theatre Furman University Opera Theatre Furman University Opera Theatre Furman University Opera Theatre Furman University Opera Theatre Furman University Opera Theatre |
2010
2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 |
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Teachers
Stanley Cornett Trudy Fuller Francesca Francalanci Alexa Schlimmer |
Coaches
Ernest Ligon JoAnn Kuleza Eileen Cornett |
SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS
Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, SC Chapter Board Member
George Woodhead Prize/Scholarship for Voice, Peabody Conservatory
Music Teachers National Association Student Achievement Recognition Award
Peabody Conservatory Merit Scholarship
Furman University Cum Laude Honor Graduate
Helen League Ulmer and Margaret E. Ulmer Scholarship, Furman University
Furman University Music Merit Scholarship
Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society
NATS Regional Winner and Scholarship Recipient
Greensboro Oratorio Society Music Scholarship Recipient
Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, SC Chapter Board Member
George Woodhead Prize/Scholarship for Voice, Peabody Conservatory
Music Teachers National Association Student Achievement Recognition Award
Peabody Conservatory Merit Scholarship
Furman University Cum Laude Honor Graduate
Helen League Ulmer and Margaret E. Ulmer Scholarship, Furman University
Furman University Music Merit Scholarship
Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society
NATS Regional Winner and Scholarship Recipient
Greensboro Oratorio Society Music Scholarship Recipient
