Ianthe Onelia Marini, DMA
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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                            




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