Resume

Education

Alexander Technique Teacher Certification, expected May 2018

The Boston Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts

Master of Music, Vocal Pedagogy, May 2016

The Boston Conservatory, Boston, Massachusetts

GPA, cumulative-3.86

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, May 21, 2011

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

GPA, cumulative-3.72

Young Artist Study, Summer 2010

La Musica Lirica Opera Summer Intensive in Novafeltria, Italy

Five week intensive Italian language study.
Rehearsed opera scenes, performed opera scenes and arias weekly.
Organized dancers and choreographed gypsy scene.

Teaching Experience

Voice Lessons, 2006-Present

Private, Freelance

Taught basic breathing and vowel placement, while instilling easy postural habits.
Helped students develop good habits of practicing
Began music literacy and musicality instruction through the introduction of classical, sacred, jazz, and musical theater vocal repertoire
Instructed in Italian diction basics and methods of memorization through repertoire given
Gave knowledge of music history and translation of pieces sung
Prepared students for performances, auditions, and competitions

Advanced Voice Instructor, January 2017-Present

Richmond Music and Arts Education Center

Taught basics of singing through natural breathing techniques and relaxed vowel placement
Coached on correct German, Italian, and French diction.
Assisted students in the development of different styles of singing, including classical and musical theater.
Discussed goals in the music field and devised plans to meet those goals.
Assigned repertoire that both suited the student and also helped them grow technically.
Prepared students for recitals and auditions.

Private Music Instructor, 2016-2017

Boston Conservatory, Vocal Arts Academy

Taught private voice students of high school and young adult ages.
Focused primarily on Musical Theater repertoire, teaching both legit singing and sustainable belt technique.
Helped students discover more efficient ways of breathing.
Coached on character development and character informed musicality.
Prepared students for roles and auditions.

Teaching Staff, Summer 2015-2016

The Boston Conservatory, Vocal Choral Institute

Was a mentor for 48 high school students and provided information about collegiate singing and careers in singing.
Assisted students with the development of vocal technique, including posture adjustments, breathing, vowel placement and musicality.
Taught classes in basic sight singing and Italian diction.
Coached students on correct pronunciations of German, Italian, and French.
Lead studio classes to prepare students for performances.

Private Music Instructor, 2014-2016

Boston Arts Academy

Taught basics of singing through natural breathing techniques and relaxed vowel placement
Coached on correct German, Italian, and French diction.
Assisted students in the development of different styles of singing, including classical and musical theater.
Discussed goals in the music field and devised plans to meet those goals.
Assigned repertoire that both suited the student and also helped them grow technically.
Prepared students for recitals and auditions.
Provided grades to the administration to reflect the progress of the students.

Vocal Coach, 2014-2016

Boston City Singers, Cantare Singers

Taught correctly formed vowels and techniques for full breathing to the 30 member choir of singers between the ages of 10 and 14.
Coached small groups of 2 to 4 singers, working on blending and giving individual attention to singers.
Worked with young boys going through their voice chance to assist them in finding ways for the shift to be more comfortable.
Auditioned and rehearsed singers for solos in pieces.

Private Music Instructor, 2013-2014

Potomac School for the Arts

Taught natural breathing techniques and relaxed vowel placement
Assisted students in the development of different styles of singing, including classical, musical theater, jazz, and classic rock
Discussed and mentored in goals as a musician.
Assigned repertoire that both suited the student and also helped them grow technically
Prepared students for recitals and auditions

Group Voice Lessons, 2012

Conservatory Ballet

Taught a 6 week series of classes for young singers, ages 7-11
Focused on preliminary breathing and vowel instruction
Gave exposure to classical vocal music through discussion of famous repertoire
Helped students discover methods of memorization
Assigned and taught class songs

Performance Experience

First Lady Die Zauberflöte Bethesda Summer Festival Summer 2012

Inanna The Descent Premiere- Dr. Jesse Guessford Summer 2011

Belinda (scene) Dido and Anaes Studio of Debby Wenner Summer 2011

Adele (scene) Die Fledermaus Studio of Debby Wenner Summer 2011

Fidalma (scenes) Il Matrimonio Segreto La Musica Lyrica Summer 2010

Chorus La Traviata La Musica Lyrica Summer 2010

Hänsel Hänsel and Gretel GMU Opera Workshop Spring 2010

Novice Suor Angelica GMU Opera Workshop Spring 2010

Idamante (scene) Idomeneo Crittendon Opera Workshop Summer 2009

Cherubino (scene) Le Nozze di Figaro Crittendon Opera Workshop Summer 2009

Solo Work

St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, Boston College, Also Soloist Fall 2015-Present
Masterworks Chorus, Mass in Time of War, Haydn- Soprano Soloist Spring 2014
George Mason University, Chorale – Soloist Spring 2009
George Mason University, Timesquare – Soloist Fall 2008 – Spring2009
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Choir – Cantor 2002-2009
St. Robert Bellarmen Chapel – Guest Soloist 2007-2008

Honors

Honors, Continuing Education Women’s Division, Mid-Atlantic Regional NATS , 2012
Third Place, Continuing Education Women’s Division, Virginia State NATS, 2012
Second Place, Sophomore Women’s Classical Division, Virginia State NATS, 2009
Winner of the Horace A. Revercomb Scholarship in King George County, 2007
Winner of the Virginia Lion’s Club “Bland Contest” at the local and regional level, 2006