About Melissa J.
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Experience
Soloist
Jun, 2013 - PresentChurch of Christ Scientists
Singing/ Leading music for the Church of Christ Scientists
Private Voice Teacher
Apr, 2013 - PresentSelf Employed
Teaching private and group voices from my home studio.
Chorus Member
Jul, 2012 - PresentUtah Opera
Singing in the chorus of the Utah Opera Producions
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2010 - Apr, 2013Brigham Young University
Teaching private voice students and group voice classes
Education
BA in Vocal Performance
Aug, 2003 - Apr, 2008Southern Utah University
MM in Vocal Performance
Aug, 2010 - Aug, 2013Brigham Young University
Certifications
European Tour
Jun, 2001Utah Ambassadors of Music
Participated in a month long tour of Europe with the Utah Ambassadors of Music
Michael Ballam Workshop
Mar, 2007Michael Ballam
Participated in a Masterclass led by Michael Ballam
Michael Colgrass Workshop
Sep, 2006Michael Colgrass
Learned stage fright control and music composition from Michael Colgrass workshop. Participated in Premier piece written for the Southern Utah University Band.
Paul Salamunovich Workshop
Sep, 2006Paul Salamunovich
Learned stage fright resisting techniques and performance techniques in workshop directed by Paul Salamunovich.
Awards
Featured Artist
Feb, 2008Roy Halverson, Young Artist Competition
Roy Samuelsen Award
Feb, 2012BYU's Young Artist Competition
2nd place in division
Mar, 2011NATS
Farnsworth/Winterton Award
Feb, 2011BYU's Young Artist Competition
1st place in division
Mar, 2010NATS
Languages
and Italian. Some Norwegian experience as well.
Professional Proficiency
Language coaching for songs in English
Professional Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
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