Education
Westminster Choir College (Princeton)
Master of Music in Voice Pedagogy (with Distinction)
New England Conservatory of Music (Boston)
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (with Honors)
Tufts University (Medford, MA)
Bachelor of Arts in English, emphasis in American literature and contemporary American poetry (cum laude)
Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute
Westminster Choir College (Princeton)
Voice Pedagogy Institute
Music in Rome, American University (DC)
Opera and Cultural Studies Program
Teaching
Adjunct Instructor of Music
Highly praised instructor of voice and vocal pedagogy at Messiah University. Voice students perform in masterclasses, studio recitals, as well as annual NATS competitions.
2007 - present
Private Voice Teacher
Develops and coordinates a private vocal studio of talented high school and adult students. Students perform in frequent masterclasses and recitals, and compete in annual NATS competitions.
2003 - present
Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing
Student Achievement
Past and present students have placed or won local NATS competitions in recent years. Former students have gone on to attend reputable undergraduate and graduate music programs such as Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, New York University (Tisch), Yale University, Pace University (NYC), the Bard College Conservatory of Music, Ithaca College, University of North Texas, Temple University, Hartt School of Music, University of North Carolina (Charlotte), Shenandoah University Conservatory, James Madison University, Furman University and Messiah University. Former students have performed professionally with national companies, as well as with regional companies and young artist programs such as Theatre Harrisburg, Open Stage Harrisburg, and Songfest at Colburn (LA).
Performances
Claire, bare: A Pop Opera Phantom Theatre Company
Soloist, L’anima d’amore Market Square Presbyterian Church
Edith/Kate, The Pirates of Penzance Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
Central Park Jogger, The Children’s Requiem Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center (NY)
Peep-Bo, The Mikado The Ohio Light Opera
Gontran, Le Petit Duc The Ohio Light Opera
Salata, Utopia Limited The Ohio Light Opera
Sand Man/Dew Fairy, Hansel and Gretel Longwood Opera (MA)
Marsinah, Kismet Commonwealth Opera (MA)
Monica, The Medium Bay Area Summer Opera Theatre Institute (CA)
Gretel, Hansel and Gretel Janus Opera (MA)
Guest Artist Recital Messiah University
Guest Artist Recital State Street Academy of Music (Harrisburg, PA)
Soloist, Carmina Burana Tufts University Chorale & Orchestra
Soloist, Il coro da camera Rome, Italy (American University)
Voice Teachers Directors/Conductors Coaches
Amy Zorn
Susan Clickner
Carole Haber
Joan Frey Boytim
RIchard Crittenden
Li Ciaglo
Terry Decima
Patricia Weinmann
Daniel Helfgot
David Ostwald
Karel Husa
Matthias Kuntsch
Stuart Malina
Daniel Pinkham
Richard Rescia
William Wright
Arts Administration
Program Manager, Young Audiences/New York
2001 - 2003
Created, designed, and implemented art programs of all disciplines for NYC public schools. Supervised special projects and grant-funded programs. Developed educational support materials for both classroom teachers and visiting teaching artists. Worked with special education and high-risk populations. Prepared budgets and assisted in the writing of various grants.
Program Coordinator, Pro Musicis (NYC)
2000
Championed all aspects of a small, non-profit scholarship foundation for young musicians. Oversaw the arranging auditions, writing grants and press releases, securing funders, and organizing a year long concert series.
Assistant Program Coordinator, Young Audiences/Massachusetts
1998 - 2000
Scheduled performance programs in various schools throughout the Boston area. Produced educational support materials for the performances. Supervised special grant-funded projects in the Boston public schools.