Résumé - Dr. Alicia Wallace, Vocal Music Educator
Summary
I am an experienced and passionate vocal music educator. My goal is to change lives every day through music, whether I am working with students one-on-one or in group situations. I am a proficient pianist and have often accompanied my students in lessons, rehearsals and performance. I am experienced in asynchronous and synchronous learning, virtual learning, learning management systems, and classroom instruction. I am well-versed on administrative duties, including chairing committees, project management, and event organization.
Education
2016: Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice University of North Texas
2007: Master of Music in Voice University of North Texas
2004: Bachelor of Music in Voice 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
2000: Regents Diploma Marion Junior Senior High School (Marion, NY)
Work Experience
2024-present Music Director & Choral Director St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church
Music Ministry Director in charge of scheduling cantors, choir and accompanists for all masses.
Direct of the choir
Accompanist
Cantor
2023 - present: Vocal & Choral Director McQuaid Jesuit High School
Choral Director of the Select Chorus, High School Chorus, and Middle School Chorus
Artistic Director of the Middle School Musical
Vocal Director of the High School Musical
Voice Lesson teacher
Incoming Director of Music Ministry
2022 -2023: Vocal Instructor Eastman Community Music School
Taught weekly voice lessons, ages 10 - adult
Instructor of Voice Class
Jury Examinations Adjudicator for Vocal Students
2021 - 2023: Long-term substitute in vocal music Red Jacket Middle School & High School
Manchester/Shortsville Central School District
Taught Middle School General Music, High School Choirs, and Middle School Choir
Taught weekly voice lessons to Concert Choir students
2018 – 2021: Assistant Professor of Voice Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Teach 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)
2011 – 2016: Administrative Specialist University of North Texas College of Business
Worked in the Faculty Support Center, making copies of class materials for professors and staff, sorted mail.
2009 - 2011: Voice Instructor Newman Smith High School & Ted Polk Middle School (Carrollton, TX)
Taught voice lessons to High School and Middle School Choir students, helping them prepare choral repertoire and solo repertoire for solo contests. Accompanied students on the piano during lessons and performances.
2009-2010: Voice Instructor Sachse High School (Sachse, TX)
Taught voice lessons to High School Choir students, helping them prepare choral repertoire and solo repertoire for solo contests. Accompanied students on the piano during lessons and performances.
2008 – 2009: Executive Assistant Dallas Children’s Theater (Dallas, TX)
Assist the Executive Artistic Director, Liaison to the Board. Planned meetings for all committees, as well as communicating directly with Board members and key donors on special events. Organized staff paid time off. Key liaison between staff and senior staff.
Select Highlighted Performances:
2024: Soprano Soloist, We Are Boundless, Vox Lusciniae Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Buffalo, NY)
2023: Featured Artist, Summer @ Eastman Concert Series Eastman School of Music
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)
Professional Liturgical Music Experience:
2024-present: Cantor & Accompanist St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church (Ontario, NY)
2024: Soprano, Rutter Requiem First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)
2023: Soprano, Handel’s Messiah First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)
2022: Cantor & Choir Member Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Webster, NY)
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
2020-present: New York Finger Lakes Region of NATS
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