Classical Voice with Gregory S.
Monument, Colorado
About Gregory S.
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2nd Vice President
Jun, 2009 - PresentAmerican Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Adjudicator, Finals
Feb, 2015 - Feb, 2015NATS Vocal Competition, Redwood Empire Branch, 2015
Adjudicator, Finals
Apr, 2014 - Apr, 2014Pacific Musical Society Competition
Guest Professor, Master Class
Nov, 2013 - Nov, 2013Jinan University, Shandong Province, China
Guest Professor, Master Class & Lecture
Aug, 2013 - Aug, 2013US MultiCultural Music & Media; Stanford University Faculty Club Library
Guest Lecturer, Opera History & Appreciation
Sep, 2012 - Feb, 2013San Mateo Adult School
Adjudicator, Finals
Feb, 2012 - Feb, 2012San Jose Opera Guild Voice Competition
Guest Lecturer, Opera History (Il Trovatore)
Apr, 2011 - Apr, 2011Foster City Jewish Community Center
Guest Lecturer, Opera History (The Barber of Seville)
Feb, 2011 - Feb, 2011Palo Alto Jewish Community Center
Professor
Feb, 2010 - May, 2012Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont CA
Taught Conducting, Voice, Music History, Film Music History, and Opera Workshop; directed and conducted Opera Scenes programs, and conducted "The Marriage of Figaro."
Guest Lecturer, "Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Die Fledermaus"
Oct, 2009 - Mar, 2010Livermore Valley Opera
Guest Professor, Master Class
Mar, 2009 - Mar, 2009Kunming University's Conservatory, China
Guest Professor, Master Class
Mar, 2009 - Mar, 2009Shandong's Teachers' University, Jinan, China
Featured Speaker
May, 2008 - May, 2008Classical Singer Convention
Adjudicator, Finals
Apr, 2008 - Apr, 2008Henry & Maria Holt Vocal Competition, West Bay Opera
5th Vice President
Jun, 2007 - May, 2009American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Adjudicator, Finals
Mar, 2006 - Mar, 2006Berkeley Piano Club Van Waynen Vocal Competition
Governor
Jun, 2002 - May, 2007American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Singer's Workshop Moderator / Panelist 2000, 2003, 2007
Jan, 2000 - May, 2007Opera America
Governor
Jun, 1996 - Dec, 1998American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Guest Professor, Master Classes
Aug, 1994 - Sep, 1995Sakai City Opera, Osaka, Japan
Affiliate Artist — Singer
Jan, 1980 - Dec, 1984Affiliate Artists, Inc., New York, NY
Bass Soloist and Section Leader, First United Methodist Church of Germantown
Aug, 1978 - Jun, 1979First United Methodist Church of Germantown, Philadelphia, PA
Michael Korn, Music Director
Bass Soloist and Chorister, Philadelphia Singers
Jul, 1978 - Dec, 1979Philadelphia Singers, Pennsylvania
Michael Korn, Music Director
Bass Soloist and Section Leader, The Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany
Aug, 1977 - Jun, 1978The Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany, Philadelphia, PA
Vocal Music Director and Chorus Master, "Jesus Christ Superstar"
Feb, 1976 - Apr, 1976Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, CO
Vocal Music Director and Chorus Master, "My Fair Lady"
Jun, 1975 - Jul, 1975Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, CO
Voice Teacher
Jan, 1974 - PresentGregory S. Vocal Studio
Offering training in vocal technique, artistic expression, dramatic interpretation and musicianship in a variety of musical genres.
Professional Singer
Jun, 1971 - PresentGregory S., Basso Profondo
Has performed principal operatic bass roles as well as in oratorios, musicals, concerts and song recitals for 40+ years in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China and America.
Education
Diploma, Music (6 choirs, 4 bands, orchestra, 2nd year theory)
Sep, 1969 - Jun, 1972Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, CO
Workshop: Transitioning from a Full-time Singing Career to University Level Teaching
Oct, 2007 - Oct, 2007AGMA Presents, Joseph Evans, tenor, Professor of Voice, University of Houston
Kurt Herbert Adler Fellowship
Jan, 1982 - Dec, 1982San Francisco Opera Center
Atlantic Richfield Affiliate Artist
Jan, 1981 - Dec, 1981San Francisco / Affiliate Artists-Opera Program
Combustion Engineering Affiliate Artist
Jun, 1980 - Dec, 1980San Francisco / Affiliate Artists-Opera Program
Special Graduate Summer Student, Associate Instructor
Jun, 1979 - Jul, 1979Indiana University's School of Music
Artist's Diploma (Opera Performance and Voice)
Aug, 1976 - May, 1980Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts (Music Major - Voice, Conducting), (Education Minor - Secondary Music)
Sep, 1972 - May, 1976Loretto Heights College, Denver, CO
Vocal Coaches: David Agler, Renato Capecchi, Roland Fiore, Martha Gerhardt, Thomas Grubb, Harriet Gyllenhall, Mark Haffner, Vernon Hammond, Paul Harris, Thomas Jaber, Monroe Kanouse, Patricia Kazarow, Ben Terry Lusk, Christofer Macatsoris, John Paar, Felix Popper, Margaret Singer, Martin Smith, Marcie Stapp, Richard Woitach
Sep, 1972 - Dec, 2005Loretto Heights College, Academy of Vocal Arts, San Francisco Opera
Voice Teachers: George Lynn, 71-76; Dorothy DiScala, 1976-83; Margaret Harshaw, 1979; Janet Parlova, 1988-97; Jerome Hines, 1996-97; Judith Natalucci, 1998-present
Jan, 1971 - Jul, 2015Private Study; Loretto Heights College; Academy of Vocal Arts; Indiana University; Private Study…
Conducting Teachers: Max DiJulio, George Lynn, Michael D. Mendoza, Thomas Miyake, James Dalton, Charlotte Adams, Maxine Westfall
Sep, 1970 - Jun, 1976Loretto Heights College, Denver, CO
Certifications
Teaching Certificate for Secondary Music
Jul, 1976State of Colorado
Granted following the completion of the Secondary Music Education Minor at Denver's Loretto Heights College which included 3 months student teaching at Wheatridge High School; and 6 months as a special "practicum teacher" at Cherry Creek High School, teaching two full loads simultaneously and serving as vocal music director for the world's first amateur production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Affilliate Artist (Singer)
Jun, 1980Affiliate Artists, Inc., New York, NY
Certified Completion of Affiliate Artist Training Program in May of 1980. Added to the official national roster of Affiliate Artists as published in Musical America's International Directories 1980-84. Appointed the Combustion Engineering Affiliate Artist (1980) and the Atlantic Richfield Affiliate Artist (1981) in the prestigious San Francisco / Affiliate Artists-Opera Program, a joint venture of Affiliate Artists, Inc., and San Francisco Opera. Affiliate Artists, Inc., was nationally recognized for creating "informances" (informal, informative performances presented wherever people naturally gather) and for establishing artist residencies with arts organizations throughout America.
Awards
Colorado All-State Choir, 1971
Jan, 1971University of Denver, Denver Colorado
AGMA LIfe Membership for Distinguished Service
Jun, 2012American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Metropolitan Opera Auditions, Colorado Wagner Society Award
Jan, 1986Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Rocky Mountain Regional Finals
Metropolitan Opera National Council Educational Grant
Oct, 1983Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Who is Who in American Music: Prominent American Musician
Jun, 1983Who's Who in American Music: Classical, 1983, 1985
G.B. Dealey Awards, Semi-finalist
May, 1983G.B. Dealey Awards, Dallas Opera, Dallas, TX
D'Angelo Young Artist Competition, Finalist
Apr, 1983D'Angelo Young Artists Competition, Erie, PA
Metropolitan Opera Auditions, National Semi-finalist
Apr, 1982Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Metropolitan Opera Western Regional Auditions, First Prize
Mar, 1982Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Western Regional Finals
Metropolitan Opera San Francisco District Auditions, First Prize
Jan, 1982Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions San Francisco District Finals
San Francisco Opera Center Kurt Herbert Adler Fellowship
Jan, 1982San Francisco Opera Center
National Institute for Music Theater Scholarship Awards 1981-87
Oct, 1981National Institute for Music Theater (formerly the National Opera Institute)
Atlantic Richfield Affiliate Artist with San Francisco Opera
Jan, 1981San Francisco / Affiliate Artists–Opera Program
Combustion Engineering Affilliate Artist with San Francisco Opera
Jun, 1980San Francisco / Affiliate Artists–Opera Program
Baltimore Opera Competition, Jovanovski Award
Jun, 1980Baltimore Opera International Vocal Competition
Metropolitan Opera Rocky Mountain Regional Auditions, Third Prize, 1980; Second Prize, 1986
Jan, 1980Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Rocky Mountain Regional Finals
Metropolitan Opera Colorado/Wyoming District Auditions, First Prize, 1980, 1986, 1987
Jan, 1980Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Auditions Colorado / Wyoming District Finals
Sullivan Musical Foundation Scholarship Grant Winner, 1979-87
Nov, 1979William Matheus Sullivan Musical Foundation
Baltimore Opera Competion, Ver Valen Award
Jun, 1979Baltimore Opera International Vocal Competition
Indiana University, Full Scholarship and Graduate Associate Instructorship
Jun, 1979Indiana University's School of Music
Academy of Vocal Arts, Full Scholarship 1976-80
Aug, 1976Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Loretto Heights College, Sole Recipient of Fine Arts Division Award: Degree with Distinction
May, 1976Loretto Heights College, Denver, CO
Who is Who in American Universities and Colleges, Outstanding Student
Mar, 1976Who's Who Among Students in America's Universities and Colleges
Loretto Heights College, Colorado Academic Scholarship 1972-76
Sep, 1972Loretto Heights College, Denver, CO
George Lynn Choral Workshops at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, Scholarships in 1972, 73, 74
Aug, 1972First Plymouth Congregational Church, Denver, Colorado
Paul Christiansen Choral Directors Workshop at the University of Denver, Scholarship, 1972
Jul, 1972Cherry Creek High School Music Department, Englewood, CO
University of Denver Lamont School of Music, Scholarship (Declined)
Mar, 1972University of Denver, Denver Colorado
Colorado All-State Choir, 1972
Jan, 1972University of Denver and the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, CO
Affiliations
American Guild of Musical Artists
Jul, 1978An 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.
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Jul, 2015Founded 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.
National Association for Music Education
Jul, 2015Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
Languages
Latin
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Italian
Professional Proficiency
Japanese
Limited Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
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