Teaching Experience
(Downloadable CV at bottom of page)
Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX 2007-Present
Part-Time Assistant Professor
· Promoted to Assistant Professor beginning fall of 2011.
· Expanded responsibilities include teaching fundamentals of solfege/ear training.
Voice Instructor
· Teach weekly individual half-hour and one-hour voice lessons to an average of 15-25 undergraduate students of all voice types per semester, including both music performance and education majors and non-music majors.
· Incorporate voice science, acoustic analysis, and vocal anatomy/physiology in pedagogical approach.
· Instruct students in vocal technique, musicianship, languages and diction, stage deportment, and interpretation of vocal literature.
· Collaborate with applied voice faculty to teach weekly combined studio master class.
· Prepare undergraduate music majors for juries, barrier exams, and degree recitals.
· Musically prepare students for leading roles in opera and musical theater productions, as well solo concert performances.
· Prepare students for local and national competitions. Student video entries to the 2012 Hal Leonard
Vocal Competition can be viewed here.
· Advise and mentor students in all aspects of building a career in music performance and/or
education.
Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX 2004-2010
Private Voice Instructor
· Taught weekly individual and group half-hour voice lessons to students in grades 6-12.
· Worked with adolescent male and female students to develop strategies for successful negotiation of vocal registration.
· Developed an applied curriculum that included studies in vocal anatomy and acoustic analysis of the singing voice.
· Integrated instruction in musicianship, language, diction and interpretation.
· Assigned and prepared repertoire for UIL All-State Choral Competition and Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contests (TSSEC).
· Prepared and entered students in the Austin Wednesday Morning Music Club Scholarship Competition.
· Organized and presented annual voice studio recital.
· Coached high school students auditioning for local music theater productions.
The University of Texas at Austin 2002–2003 Teaching Assistant, Voice and Opera Department
· Taught weekly individual one-hour voice lessons to male and female undergraduate non-music majors.
· Prepared all students for final public performance.
· Incorporated technology into the vocal studio by creating email discussion group focused on vocal technique and repertoire.
Private Voice Instructor, Durham, NC 2000–2001
· Maintained a private studio of adult students, mainly professionals in fields other than music, in the Duke University area.
· Worked with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, choosing repertoire and technical exercises tailored to their individual needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BELTÀ (Building Empowered Lives Through Art), Austin, TX 2009-Present
Founder, Executive Director
· Create administrative and operational framework for fine arts 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
· Develop mission statement, budget, bylaws, and all required documentation for federal tax exempt status.
· Create and implement programming in response to feedback gathered from the fine arts community.
· Collaborate with web designer to create, launch, and maintain website and online presence.
· Spearhead development activities, including grant writing and donor relations.
· Cultivate relationships with community organizations that offer pro bono legal and financial services.
· Recruit and supervise team of three student interns working in marketing, artist/donor relations, and graphic design positions each semester.
Adjudicator
· Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition, 2010
· Round Rock Independent School District Solo and Ensemble Competition, 2010
· Klein Independent School District Solo and Ensemble Festival, 2009
· Austin Independent School District UIL Region Choir Competition, 2003-2009
Duke University Music Department 2008
Master Class Guest Clinician
· Performed a solo recital followed by a master class for undergraduate voice students.
Part-Time Assistant Professor
· Promoted to Assistant Professor beginning fall of 2011.
· Expanded responsibilities include teaching fundamentals of solfege/ear training.
Voice Instructor
· Teach weekly individual half-hour and one-hour voice lessons to an average of 15-25 undergraduate students of all voice types per semester, including both music performance and education majors and non-music majors.
· Incorporate voice science, acoustic analysis, and vocal anatomy/physiology in pedagogical approach.
· Instruct students in vocal technique, musicianship, languages and diction, stage deportment, and interpretation of vocal literature.
· Collaborate with applied voice faculty to teach weekly combined studio master class.
· Prepare undergraduate music majors for juries, barrier exams, and degree recitals.
· Musically prepare students for leading roles in opera and musical theater productions, as well solo concert performances.
· Prepare students for local and national competitions. Student video entries to the 2012 Hal Leonard
Vocal Competition can be viewed here.
· Advise and mentor students in all aspects of building a career in music performance and/or
education.
Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX 2004-2010
Private Voice Instructor
· Taught weekly individual and group half-hour voice lessons to students in grades 6-12.
· Worked with adolescent male and female students to develop strategies for successful negotiation of vocal registration.
· Developed an applied curriculum that included studies in vocal anatomy and acoustic analysis of the singing voice.
· Integrated instruction in musicianship, language, diction and interpretation.
· Assigned and prepared repertoire for UIL All-State Choral Competition and Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contests (TSSEC).
· Prepared and entered students in the Austin Wednesday Morning Music Club Scholarship Competition.
· Organized and presented annual voice studio recital.
· Coached high school students auditioning for local music theater productions.
The University of Texas at Austin 2002–2003 Teaching Assistant, Voice and Opera Department
· Taught weekly individual one-hour voice lessons to male and female undergraduate non-music majors.
· Prepared all students for final public performance.
· Incorporated technology into the vocal studio by creating email discussion group focused on vocal technique and repertoire.
Private Voice Instructor, Durham, NC 2000–2001
· Maintained a private studio of adult students, mainly professionals in fields other than music, in the Duke University area.
· Worked with students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels, choosing repertoire and technical exercises tailored to their individual needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BELTÀ (Building Empowered Lives Through Art), Austin, TX 2009-Present
Founder, Executive Director
· Create administrative and operational framework for fine arts 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
· Develop mission statement, budget, bylaws, and all required documentation for federal tax exempt status.
· Create and implement programming in response to feedback gathered from the fine arts community.
· Collaborate with web designer to create, launch, and maintain website and online presence.
· Spearhead development activities, including grant writing and donor relations.
· Cultivate relationships with community organizations that offer pro bono legal and financial services.
· Recruit and supervise team of three student interns working in marketing, artist/donor relations, and graphic design positions each semester.
Adjudicator
· Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition, 2010
· Round Rock Independent School District Solo and Ensemble Competition, 2010
· Klein Independent School District Solo and Ensemble Festival, 2009
· Austin Independent School District UIL Region Choir Competition, 2003-2009
Duke University Music Department 2008
Master Class Guest Clinician
· Performed a solo recital followed by a master class for undergraduate voice students.
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