MUSICIAN BACKGROUND
VOCAL WORK:
· Over ten years of professional singing experience recording with Sunshine Audio.
· 13 years of private vocal study. Instructors include: Emily Wadley, Cecily Bills, and Merrilee Webb while in Northern Utah; and Connie Nokes-Roberts, Lisa Seegmiller, Robert Briggs, Merrilee Webb and Ken Peterson while studying at Dixie State University.
· Senior Recital produced in November of 2012
· Two international tours to China; May 2010 and May 2012 with DSU’s Raging Red Show Choir
· Multiple musical theatre productions in high school (Viewmont High, Bountiful Utah) and while attending DSU (St. George, Utah).
· Experience with teaching Private Lessons.
· Student Teaching experience: Pine View High School Choral Program
· Three years of Vocal Scholarships while at DSU.
INSTRUMENTAL WORK:
· Private viola lessons: eight years. Teachers: Penney Williams and Debbie Stowell
· Multiple years of playing in symphony orchestras: Elementary, Jr. High, High School, and at DSU.
· One year of Viola Scholarships while at DSU.
· Experience in teaching Private Lessons.
· Well versed in all stringed instruments.
· Instrumental study courses at DSU
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF MUSICAL STUDY:
· Music Theory/ Ear Training: Five courses of study while at DSU. Currently teaching AP Music Theory while student teaching at Pine View High School.
· Music History: Three Courses of Study While at DSU.
· Countless Service Based performances in my community both vocal and instrumental.
· Passed Piano Proficiency Exam at DSU
· Student Leader in Raging Red at DSU: Stage Manager- Two Years, Service Coordinator- One Year.
· Conducting/Directing Experience: Student Director-DSU Chamber Choir