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Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University
The Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Distinguished Chair for Choral Activities Director of Choral Activities Assistant Professor of Vocal Studies Professional Chorus Master Columbus Symphony Orchestra Columbus, Georgia Winner of The American Prize in Conducting 2019 Third Place in the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for performance of American Music EDUCATION: University of Maryland, College Park, MD Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting GPA 4.0 Completed Recipient of the Pomeroy Prize: the graduate student award at the University of Maryland School of Music Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2012-2014 Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting With Highest Distinction Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 2003-2007 Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education; flute Summa cum laude |
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PROFESSIONAL CHORAL DIRECTION
Columbus State University Schwob Singers
Columbus State University Columbus Singers
Columbus State University Choral Union
University of Maryland Chamber Singers Assistant Director
University of Maryland Men's Chorus Director (first female in the position)
University of Maryland Summer Chorus and Orchestra Director of Mozart Requiem
University of Maryland Bach Cantata Series Director: BWV 26, BWV 12, BWV 44
University of Maryland Dissertation Project: The Effects of Acting on Choral Singing
PROFESSIONAL CHORUS MASTER:
Chorus Master for Hagen's The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci at Carnegie Hall, music director Eugene Rogers
Chorus Master for Handel's Messiah with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, music director Nathalie Stutzmann
Chorus Master for James MacMillan at the Kennedy Center
Chorus Master for Baltimore Symphony Pops Orchestra at the Meyerhoff Concert Hall, music director Jack Everly
Chorus Master for the National Symphony Orchestra Pops at the Kennedy Center, music director Steven Reineke
Chorus Master for Verdi's Requiem with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, music director George Del Gobbo
Chorus Master for Orff's Carmina Burana with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, music director George Del Gobbo
Chorus Master for Bach's Magnificat with the CSU Philharmonic Orchestra, music director Paul Hostetter
Chorus Master for Zhou Long's The Future of Fire with the CSU Wind Ensemble, music director Jamie Nix
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Associate Director of Music at St. Stephen's Martyr Catholic Church Professional Choir in Washington DC - the Parish of George Washington University
Metropolitan School of the Arts Academy Chorale
Philadelphia University Professor of Music
Temple University Choirs
Stoughton High School Choir and Theater Director
Northeastern High School Band Director
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Choir Director
CONDUCTING TEACHER:
Columbus State University: MM in Choral Conducting, Master Teacher
Columbus State University: Advanced Conducting Lessons: Undergraduate
University of Maryland Beginning Conducting Teacher; MUSC 490 class for undergraduate music majors
University of Maryland Founder and Director of "Conductor Terps": an initiative for undergraduate music education majors to have experience conducting and rehearsing a live ensemble of their peers
Temple University Beginning and Intermediate Conducting Teacher
PROFESSIONAL SINGING EXPERIENCE
Washington DC Area Mezzo Soprano
St. Stephen's Catholic Church Mezzo Soloist
Easton Choral Society Mezzo Soloist
St. John’s at Lafayette Square Alto Substitute
Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, Chestnut Hill, PA – Alto Section Leader
Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA – Soloist for Steve Reich piece Drumming
Tallis Scholars Summer Program – Soprano 2 Section Leader, Director Peter Phillips
Occasion Singers Jazz Quartet, Boston, MA – Soloist
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, PA – Choir Director/Alto Leader
University Baptist and Brethren Church, State College, PA – Alto Section Leader
Flutist and Singer at weddings
SCHOLARSHIPS
Pomeroy Prize for Scholarship and Performance in 17th and 18th Century Music, University of Maryland
Helen Laird Dean Emeritus Tribute Scholarship for excellence in music
Elaine Brown Tribute Scholarship for excellence in Choral Conducting and Service
Pennsylvania State University flute performance scholarship
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Scholarship in Continued Education
Elizabeth Porrecca Service Scholarship for community service
Ted Hennessy Jr. Scholarship for excellence in choral and instrumental music
The Harry K. Booras Scholarship for excellence in Greek language and cultural studies
HONORS and AWARDS
Nominated for Columbus State University Educator of the Year Award
Conducting Fellow with Robert Porco through Chorus America (1 of 6 accepted nationally)
International Conductor’s Symposium with Jon Washburn (1 of 5 accepted internationally)
Penn State School of Music Creative Achievement Award
Golden Key International Honour Society
“Who’s Who Among American Collegiate Students”
National College Honor Society
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Phi Eta Sigma Honor and Service Fraternity
The Schreyer’s Honors College of Pennsylvania State University - invited
International Mission on Music (National Society of Collegiate Scholars) – invited
Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society - invited
Belmont High School Music Departmental Award
Presidential Award for contribution of 100 hours of community service yearly – 4 time recipient
PROFESSIONAL THEATER and FILM EXPERIENCE, on stage and off
Drinking Problem - Renny - Director Benjiman Dallas Redding (STAGE and FILM versions)
Stream It - Bartender - FILM by John Houzer Productions
Chicago - Kitty and Veronica, Springer Opera House
Evita - Music Director, Springer Opera House
West Side Story – Anita
Recognized as Best Actress – Boston World Theater Awards and My Theater World Awards
Sweeney Todd – Adolfo Pirelli and Music Director
Jekyll and Hyde – Red Rat Girl
Hair – Dionne and Vocal Coach
Cabaret – Fritzie
Into the Woods – The Witch
Cabaret – Frenchie
Children of Eden
Waiting for Lefty – Edna
Gypsy – Mamma Rose
Guys and Dolls – Miss Adelaide
Cinderella – Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Producer
Sound of Music – Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Producer