Piano with Sarah V.
Stevenson Ranch, California
About Sarah V.
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Director
Sep, 2015 - Presentthe Wild Beats @ CalArts
co-ed a cappella choir, run as a curricular and extra-curricular ensemble at the California Institute of the Arts. founded the group, lead it, sing in it as an alto/mezzo/soprano, recruit members, curate concerts, provide group and individual singing coaching, provide arranging coaching, and arrange most of our repertoire.
Teaching Assistant
Sep, 2015 - May, 2016California Institute of the Arts
for Professor Ulrich Krieger: *Acoustics *Survey of 20th and 21st Century Music and for Professor Kathryn Pisaro *Western Music History Survey II graded papers and exams, guest lectured, fielded student questions in and out of class, helped students develop tools and topics for research, led study sessions in preparation for exams, took attendance
Voice Instructor
Jan, 2015 - May, 2015California Institute of the Arts
gave one-on-one and group vocal lessons to students with anywhere from no experience to years of practice; coached with regards to rhythm, intonation, breathing, blend, diction, phonetics, vocal health, performance preparation, vocal improvisation, and self-accompaniment, as needed.
Teacher | Composer | Arranger | Performer
Jan, 2005 - PresentSarah Van Sciver
Professional singer, pianist, harpist, arranger, and composer – writing for film and theatre and as a singer-songwriter. Avid educator, recording engineer, conductor, musical director, orchestrator, sound designer, chorister, video editor… a creative chameleon who would love to collaborate on whatever artistic concoction you’ve got cooking.
Education
B.A. Music (with Honors)
Sep, 2009 - May, 2014University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
M.F.A. Performer-Composer
Sep, 2014 - May, 2016California Institute of the Arts
Professional Certificate, General Music Studies
Jul, 2013 - Apr, 2014Berklee School of Music
Awards
Summa Cum Laude Gold Medalist
May, 2008National Latin Exam
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Dec, 2008National Merit Scholarship Corporation
AP Scholar
Sep, 2008the College Board
Harvard Book Award
May, 2008Alumni of Harvard University
Affiliations
National Honors Society
Apr, 2007The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
Society of Composers and Lyricists
May, 2015The Society Of Composers & Lyricists is an organization consisting of Hollywood's professional motion picture, Television, and multimedia music composers, songwriters and lyricists, with histories in the art of scoring for motion pictures and television. Many of its members have won or been nominated for Oscars, Emmys and Grammy Awards.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Aug, 2013The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
American Sign Language
Limited Proficiency
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