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Singing with Givonna J.

New Orleans, Louisiana

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:
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    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
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $45
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    Experience

    Founder and Artistic Director

    May, 2011 - Present

    OperaCréole

    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 - Present

    Make Music NOLA, and Young Audiences of LA

    Performer: Education Outreach

    Feb, 2002 - Present

    New Orleans Opera

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy/Vocal Performance

    Aug, 1974 - May, 1980

    Loyola University

    Awards

    Recognition Award

    Oct, 2012

    Louisiana Creole Research Association

    Best Mixed Scale Opera Production

    Mar, 2018

    Gambit- Big Easy- Tribute to the Classical Arts

    Southerner of the Year 2017

    Dec, 2017

    Southern Living Magazine

    Arts Honoree

    Sep, 2015

    The New Orleans Black Chorale

    Affiliations

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    Sep, 2001

    An 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

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