Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks Learn to sing in French, Spanish, Italian
Teaching since 1995
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy/Vocal Performance
About Givonna J.
Givonna, mezzo-soprano, founder and director of OperaCréole, was recently featured on a French documentary called "Le Grand Tour" about the connections between France, Quebec, and Louisiana.
Ms. Givonna is a versatile teacher, able to work with all vocal styles.
She is a professional opera singer who is also versatile in theater and jazz. As a trained Music Therapist, she is also able to work with students with special needs.
She has been presented in concerts in Rome, Italy and Paris, France, has performed leading roles with New Orleans Opera, and as a soloist with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus of New Orleans.Ms Joseph has over 25 years experience in production. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, she served as Director of Education for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for 5 years. Givonna teaches voice privately and is a Master Teaching Artist for Young Audiences of Louisiana. Ms Joseph is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
St. Andrew St.
Teaching Hours
Monday
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Tuesday
3 PM-4 PM
Wednesday
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM-11 AM
12 PM-3:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$45
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Experience
Founder and Artistic Director
May, 2011 - PresentOperaCréole
A company dedicated to researching and performing lost or rare operatic works by composers of African descent with a specialty in 19th Century New Orleans
Contract Arts Intergration Specialist/ Music Teacher
Jan, 2008 - PresentMake Music NOLA, and Young Audiences of LA
Performer: Education Outreach
Feb, 2002 - PresentNew Orleans Opera
Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy/Vocal Performance
Aug, 1974 - May, 1980Loyola University
Awards
Recognition Award
Oct, 2012Louisiana Creole Research Association
Best Mixed Scale Opera Production
Mar, 2018Gambit- Big Easy- Tribute to the Classical Arts
Southerner of the Year 2017
Dec, 2017Southern Living Magazine
Arts Honoree
Sep, 2015The New Orleans Black Chorale
Affiliations
American Guild of Musical Artists
Sep, 2001An 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.
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
Learn to sing in French
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Givonna's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
St. Andrew St.
Teaching Hours
Monday
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Tuesday
3 PM-4 PM
Wednesday
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM-11 AM
12 PM-3:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$45
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