About Billy L.
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Opera Educator
Feb, 2017 - PresentLivermore Valley Opera
Livermore Valley Opera visits schools and exposes the young generation to the art of opera. This last year, Livermore Valley Opera visited fifteen elementary schools in the East Bay of northern California.
Opera Chorus
May, 2018 - Sep, 2019San Francisco Opera
Billy has enjoyed singing with the San Francisco Opera Chorus and has performed in Götterdämmerung, the final opera of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle, during the summer of 2018 as well as Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten in the fall of 2019.
Teaching Artist
Aug, 2014 - PresentSan Francisco Opera Guild
Students engage with curriculum in new ways as they bring literature to life through music and theater. Using interpretative skills and their own imaginative voices, they write scenes and songs, design and rehearse their work, and perform for their classmates in a culminating performance.
Voice and Piano Instructor
Apr, 2014 - PresentWILLIAM LAWLEY INC.
Students are provided the opportunity to develop their skills as singers through individual instruction. Through voice lessons, the foundational importance of proper breathing is introduced as well as the importance of a relaxed body, clarity of tone, and an open sound. The lesson is structured around the age of the student, also realizing the style of music that is preferable for the individual singer. Playing the piano is an excellent opportunity for students to develop skills in reading music. Musicality is also encouraged after learning the foundational principles on the piano in progressing as a pianist and musician. If a student does not show a strong interest in reading music, learning to play lead sheets for popular music is also encouraged.
Elementary Music Insructor
Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2012Dallas Independent School District
Billy's accolades as an educator include Teacher of the Year for the 2009--2010 school year as well as Director of the All City Elementary Honor Choir in Dallas.
Education
Bachelor of Music
Aug, 1999 - Aug, 2004Southern Methodist University
Languages
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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