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Piano with Francesca V.

Sarasota, Florida

Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish, Italian
Teaching since 1994
Music Education

    About Francesca V.

    *** Specialties *** Hi, my name is Francesca V., former Voice Faculty of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. I have also taught music for 22 years in the public schools, first in Milwaukee, WI and then in Sarasota, FL. I direct a children's choir. I have degrees in Vocal Perf and Theater Ed from the U W- Madison, as well as a Masters in Music for Vocal Perf, and a Minor in Piano from The Manhattan School of Music. I am a classically trained Lyric Coloratura Soprano and I sing frequently in the Sarasota and Anna Maria Island area, I have taught and sung Musicals, Oratorios, Contemporary Christian styles of song and Gospel. I have also worked in Theatrical Productions as well as taught children's theater for stage productions.

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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    3:30 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    1:30 PM-7 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    NBCT Music Speicialist

    Aug, 2003 - Present

    Sarasota Public Schools

    I teach Elementary Music Instruction that includes: singing, percussion instruments, keyboard, recorder and movement. I direct a children's choir that is frequently featured in the National Association for Music Education's yearly Music In Our Schools month production called "The Concert" I also continue to sing professionally in Sarasota, and Anna Maria Island.

    Education

    B.A. Music / Theater Education

    Jan, 1984 - Dec, 1988

    University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Music Education

    Aug, 1996 - Jun, 2003

    Alverno College

    Masters of Music - Vocal Performance and Minor in Piano

    Aug, 1989 - Dec, 1992

    The Manhattan School of Music

    Certifications

    Kodaly Level I

    Jul, 2010

    DePaul University - Chicago

    Kids, Choir and Drums

    Jul, 2014

    Music Workshops, Inc

    National Board Certification

    Nov, 2011

    Department of Education

    Awards

    Second Place

    Nov, 1988

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    3rd place Regional finalist, WI

    Nov, 1996

    Metropolitan Opera

    Semi finalist

    Nov, 1992

    Bell Canto Competion, New Haven CT

    Affiliations

    Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)

    Aug, 1984

    Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.

    National Association for Music Education

    Oct, 1998

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    National Education Association

    Oct, 1994

    The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

    Languages

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

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