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About Desmond M.
Experience
Vocal Coach
Oct, 1996 - PresentPrivate Studio
Education
Bachelor of Sciences in Management
Oct, 1997 - Aug, 2001University of the West Indies
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting Performance and Pedagogy
Aug, 2011 - Jul, 2015University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Music (Music Performance)
Aug, 2006 - Jul, 2009Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Certifications
Music Teacher K-12 Certification
Aug, 2013New York State
Awards
National Award for Singing
Aug, 1999JCDC
Affiliations
American Choral Directors Association
Jan, 2004Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.
Music Teachers National Association
Jan, 2015The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
Broadcast Music Inc.
Jan, 2013One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
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English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
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