About Bryan L.
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Adjunct Professor-Voice
Aug, 2018 - PresentCalifornia Lutheran University
Soloist and Tenor Section Leader
Aug, 2016 - PresentSan Marino Community Church
I provide vocal musical leadership for the large and affluent congregation of San Marino Community Church singing for regular Sunday services and special events including funerals, weddings, and special concerts. SMCC employs a large group of highly consummate music professionals from the LA music scene including fellow LA Master Chorale singers and SAG-AFTRA members producing a very high quality music program at the church.
Roster Chorister and Soloist
Aug, 2015 - PresentLos Angeles Master Chorale
Tenor
Dec, 2014 - Dec, 2014Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Contracted to sing with Chorale for Winter Season 2014 in 7 concert series.
Teaching Artist
Oct, 2014 - Jun, 2015Seattle Opera
Performed with the "Opera Goes to School" program at Seattle Opera, singing the tenor roles in Eric Bank's operatic trilogy "Our Earth". During the course of the year, we toured to multiple elementary school locations in the Puget Sound region and across Washington state presenting live opera to thousands of kids during the season.
Teaching Fellow
Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2013University of California Santa Barbara
-Envisioned, developed and maintained an original syllabus and course of instruction in accordance with university learning standards and personal teaching goals. -Facilitated the expression of each student’s artistic curiosity -Auditioned and selected students from pool of 40-50 applicants each quarter (roughly 120-150 students/year) -Constructed and maintained a weekly schedule of 7-13 private lesson sessions -Problem-solved and managed risk with difficult students -Weekly lesson planning, tailored to balance individual student needs with class-wide achievement goals
Owner/teacher/manager
Aug, 2011 - PresentPrivate Studio
As a private voice teacher I plan, execute and maintain a curriculum of personalized instruction for each of my students, teaching a variety of ages ranging from elementary age to students in their 70s. I approach each student as an individual whether they want to better choral singers, more adept and proficient solo singers, want to sing for the school talent show, or are preparing for an audition. I teach a range of styles of music: pop, rock, folk music, R&B, opera, oratorio, art song with a foundation in classical Italian/Swedish technique. For all students, I place a great emphasis on musicianship and ear training, helping my students read music from sight and become better musicians. I care deeply for my students, and use my professional singing experience, knowledge of the vocal mechanism, repertoire knowledge, and sensitivity to each students needs and tailor instruction so they succeed as quickly as possible.
Cantor/Psalmist
Jul, 2011 - Aug, 2014St. Barbara Parish, Old Mission Santa Barbara
Principal cantor for weekly Sunday masses, festivals/feasts, votive masses, weddings and funerals. While as cantor and member of member of the choral scholar at St. Barbara, I was privileged to present featured programs for the American Choral Directors Association Western Conference, Music Academy of the West, and Catholic Medical Association. I have experience singing Gregorian/Aquitanian chant, Medieval/Renaissance motets, and a great wealth of other liturgical music.
Tenor
Sep, 2008 - Apr, 2014Opera Santa Barbara
Performed various comprimari roles, covered principle roles and chorus work with Opera Santa Barbara in productions of Carmen, La Traviata, La Boheme, Nozze di Figaro, Tosca, Falstaff. Roles covered: Gaston, La Boheme Don Curzio/Basilio, Nozze di Figaro Comprimari roles performed Flora's Servant, La Traviata Prune Seller, La Boheme
Education
B.A. Music in Vocal Performance, Magna Cum Laude
Aug, 2006 - May, 2010Westmont College
Artist Diploma in Early Music
Aug, 2014Cornish College of the Arts
M.M. Vocal Performance
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2013University of California Santa Barbara
Affiliations
Early Music America
Jun, 2015Early Music America (EMA) is a not-for-profit service organization for the field of historical performance in North America. Founded in 1985, EMA's goal is to expand awareness of, and interest in, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. EMA's members receive a quarterly magazine, monthly e-newsletter, and benefits including access to reduced-rate insurance, discounts on publications, concerts, and festivals, and eligibility for grants, awards and scholarships. With its broad membership, including professional performers, ensembles, presenters, instrument makers, amateur musicians, and audience members, Early Music America serves as an advocate for the field throughout the continent.
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Jan, 2016Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.
American Guild of Musical Artists
Sep, 2015An American labor union that represents 8,000 current and retired opera singers, ballet and other dancers, opera directors, backstage production personnel at opera and dance companies, and figure skaters.
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