Handel’s Messiah
Rochester, NY, 2024
Résumé
Education
2016: Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance & Musicology University of North Texas
2007: Master of Music in Vocal Performance & Opera University of North Texas
2004: Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance Eastman School of Music
2002: Study Abroad in Voice Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
2000: Diploma in Voice Eastman School of Music Community Music School
Work Experience
2021-presnt: Private Vocal Instructor (Rochester, NY)
2023 - present: Vocal, Choral, & Liturgical Music Director McQuaid Jesuit High School
Artistic Director of the Middle School Musical
2024: Music & Choral Director St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church
2022 -2023: Vocal Instructor Eastman Community Music School
Instructor of Voice Class
Private Vocal Instructor
2021 - 2023: Long-term substitute in vocal music Red Jacket Middle School & High School
Middle and High School Choral Director
High School Musical Director
2018 – 2021: Assistant Professor of Voice Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Taught weekly voice lessons for undergraduate voice students as well as classes in Lyric Diction and Music History. Served on hiring committees and the Faculty Senate, as well as Academic Rigor and Curriculum Committee in the Music Department.
2016 – 2018: Adjunct Professor of Voice Tarleton State University
Taught weekly voice lessons for undergraduate voice students, as well as classes in Music History.
Featured soloist and ensemble singer with the Tarleton Choir at the Xi’an International Choral Festival (2018, China)
2009 - 2018: Private Voice Instructor Denton, TX
2011 – 2016: Administrative Specialist University of North Texas College of Business
2008 – 2009: Executive Assistant Dallas Children’s Theater (Dallas, TX)
2004 - 2005: Teaching Fellow in Voice University of North Texas College of Music (Denton, TX)
Performance Experience:
2024: Soprano Soloist, Handel’s Messiah First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)
2024: Soprano Soloist, We Are Boundless, Vox Lusciniae Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Buffalo, NY)
2024: Soprano, Rutter Requiem First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)
2023: Featured Artist, Summer @ Eastman Concert Series Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY)
2023: Soprano, Handel’s Messiah First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)
2019: Soprano Soloist, Schubert Mass in G North Texas Classical Festival
2019: Soprano Soloist, Schubert Mass in G Oklahoma City Classical Festival
2019: Faculty Chamber Recital Southeastern Oklahoma State University
2018: NATS Texoma Artist Series Lecture Recital Baylor University (Waco, TX)
2017: Dallas Chamber Choir & Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall (Fort Worth, TX)
2017: Solo Recital, Vocalises, Chansons, et Amour Hochstein School of Music (Rochester, NY)
2017: Guest Artist, Opera In Concert in Italy Performances Gubbio, Sansepolcro & Urbino, Italy
2017: Solo Recital, Vocalises, Chansons, et Amour Texas Wesleyan University
2016: Faculty Solo Recital Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX)
2016: Soloist, Mozart Regina Coeli, Fauré Messe Basse Lewisville Civic Chorale (Lewisville, TX)
2013-2018: Cantorial Soloist Congregation Kol Ami Synagogue (Flower Mound TX)
2014-2015: Soloist & Soprano Section Leader St. Barnabus Episcopal Church (Denton, TX)
2012-2013: Soloist & Soprano Section Leader Congregation Shearith Israel (Dallas, TX)
2005-2007: Soprano Soloist & Section Leader St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (Dallas, TX)
2003-2004: Soprano Soloist & Section Leader Church of the Ascension (Rochester, NY)
2002: Soprano Soloist & Section Leader Glasgow Cathedral (Glasgow, Scotland)
Professional Affiliations
2021-present: American Choral Directors Association
2019-present: National Association for Music Education
2019-present: New York State School Music Association
2016-2021: College Music Society
2010-present: National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Adjudications/Masterclasses/Clinics
2019-2021: Vocal Adjudicator, Oklahoma Chapter Student Auditions, NATS (OKC)
2019: Vocal Masterclass, Graceland University Vocal Day (Lamoni, IA)
2016-2018: Vocal Adjudicator, NATS (Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter)
2017: Vocal Adjudicator, NATS Texoma Convention Student Auditions
2017: Vocal Adjudicator, Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools UIL Vocal Solo Contest
2010-2017: Vocal Adjudicator, TX All-Region Choir Auditions
Grants, Honors and Awards
2021: Nominated, Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)
2020: Nominated, Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)
2016: Recipient of the $500 Outstanding Staff Recognition Award (University of North Texas College of Business)
Professional Development Activities
2024: American Choral Director’s Association Eastern Region Conference (Providence, RI)
2021-2023: NYSSMA Winter Conference (Rochester, NY)
2021: American Choral Directors Association Mentoring Program Participant (Virtual)
2019-2020: Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention (Tulsa, OK)
2018: NATS Texoma Regional Conference (Baylor University)
2018: Texas Music Educator Association Convention (San Antonio, TX)
2017: Texoma NATS Convention (Commerce, TX)
2017: Lingua Ideale Italian Language Program (Completion: Level A2), Urbino, Italy
2015: Lingua Ideale Italian Language Program (Completion: Level A1), Urbino, Italy