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About JoAnn R.
Experience
Singer-Performer
Nov, 2015 - PresentSelf
I regularly sing classical, musical theater and jazz standards for the Dixon and Pioneer regional music series, and at Jim Jordan's piano bar.
Cellist/Musician
Jul, 2014 - PresentCellist with Beethoven and Friends Chamber Music Ensemble
I regularly perform chamber music as part of the Dixon and Pioneer regional chamber music series, including sonatas, trios and quartets and folk music arrangements, by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Saint Saens, and Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams and others.
Solist and Choir member
Feb, 2014 - Jul, 2015Capella Antiqua
Member of, and soloist with, Capella Antiqua, a sixteen member elite choir which performed a range of choral music, including annual performances of Handel's Messiah with orchestra until the ill-health of its director caused it to disband.
Singing Teacher and Coach
Mar, 2013 - Oct, 2013Miss Cynthia's Dance Studio
Taught singing and prepared students for roles in Annie and Wizard of Oz - ages 7-18
Choir - Professional Section Leader/Soloist
Sep, 2011 - Feb, 2014Wilshire United Methodist Church, Glendale 7th Day Adventist Church, First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, Monterey Park Lutheran Church, and St Marks Methodist Church in Sacramento
Soloist and section leader Participated in weekly choir rehearsal with Sunday service, bi-monthly solo/duets, bi-yearly performances of choral works with professional orchestra - section leader and soloist, including works by Bach, Brahms, Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Handel, Faure, Mozart Soloist at Bellflower, La Canada and San Mateo Christian Science Churches. Sang a contemplative solo at weekly services, led congregational hymns
Choir member
Sep, 2003 - May, 2013University Choir
Sang a variety of choral music with the 50 member University Choir under the direction of Don Kendrick at CSUS. Included performing occasional solos. Professional choir section leader and soloist multiple churches. High school and college choirs.
Podiatrist/Anatomy Instructor
Jan, 1993 - Aug, 2013Monrovia Podiatry Center, Mt.Sac Community College, ITT Tech
Podiatry services - including evaluation and treatment of chronic and acute injury Taught anatomy and physiology to pre-med and nursing students
Private Singing and Cello Instructor
Oct, 1976 - PresentPrivate Studio and East Los Angeles Settlement House
Sacramento May, 2009-Present Private singing instruction ages 11-60+ Opera, Broadway, Jazz, Rock, Pop Private cello instruction ages 16-60+ San Francisco Oct 1966-June 1972 Private singing instruction ages 14-20 Choir, Broadway, Classical singing lessons East Los Angeles Settlement House Oct 1972-June 1976 Private singing and cello instruction ages 10-18 Classical, Opera and Broadway
Opera singer
Sep, 1966 - Jun, 1971Pacific Opera, CSULA, Citrus College, Euterpe Opera, Pasadena Opera
Perform light jazz, folk and classical songs with Beethoven and Friends Chamber Ensemble. Performed leading roles in operas including Gianni Schicchi, Magic Flute, Sir John in Love, Orpheus in the Underworld, Hansel and Gretel, La Boheme, Romeo and Julliette with Pacific Opera, CSULA, Citrus College. Sang in Pasadena Opera chorus in productions with international stars including Placido Domingo and Richard Tucker.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Music
Sep, 1964 - Jun, 1970California State University, Los Angeles
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Feb, 1977 - May, 1980California College of Podiatric Medicine
Certifications
Community College Teaching Credential Anatomy and Physiology
Sep, 1984State of California
Teaching Credential for Anatomy and Physiology
Awards
Outstanding Singer of the Year
Jun, 1968California State University, Los Angeles
Winner ARC Annual Aria/Concerto Competition
May, 2012American River College
Outstanding Madrigal Singer
Jun, 1968California State University, Los Angeles
Affiliations
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Apr, 2012Founded 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.
Languages
Spanish - sung
Professional Proficiency
English - spoken
Professional Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
Italian
Professional Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
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