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Church Soloist/Cantor
Jan, 2023 - PresentSt. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church
Church Soloist/Cantor
Jan, 2022 - PresentSt. Edward the Martyr ( East Harlem NYC )
Catherine/Adolfa
Aug, 2019 - Sep, 2019Hudson Guild Theater
New York Premier of "GATSBY: A New Musical" written by Danielle Moore & Jacob Ryan Smith; based on the infamous novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Director: Danielle Moore Musical Director: Sara Linger Stage Manager: Joseph Heike
Soprano Soloist - BRAHMS REQUIEM
Apr, 2019 - May, 2019New York Chamber Choir
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church Director: Alistair Hamilton
Mentor/Voice Teacher
Sep, 2018 - PresentArtSmart
Teaching Private Voice Lessons within New York Public Schools. Harlem Village Academy ( Fall 2022 - Present ) Celia Cruz H.S ( Fall 2020 - Spring 2022) East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (Fall 2018 - Present ) Brooklyn Tech High School( Fall 2019 - Spring 2020) East New York Family Academy ( Fall 2022- Present )
Cabaret Singer
Sep, 2018 - Sep, 2018The Benanti Group
Opera in Blue Jeans Cabaret Venue: The Duplex
Vocal Teaching Artist
Jul, 2018 - Aug, 2020West Side YMCA ( New York City )
Working with K-6 Students to access their vocal potential through music, dance, and art.
Narrator (Mirror of Truth)
May, 2018 - Jun, 2018Dixon Place Performing Arts Theatre
Devised theatre production of a young girls journey to discover what's inside of her.
Artistic Director of NYCC Youth Ensemble
Apr, 2018 - Dec, 2019New York City Youth Chamber Choir
Private Voice Teacher 2018-2019 Artistic Director of NYCC Youth August 2019-Jan. 2020
Soprano Soloist- Handel's DIXIT DOMINUS
Mar, 2018 - May, 2018New York Chamber Choir
Director: Alistair Hamilton
Adjunct Voice Faculty
Sep, 2016 - May, 2017New York University
Provided quality instruction and learning experiences in vocal development to non- majors at New York University. Teaching responsibilities included providing lessons to students of various skill levels, demonstrating appropriate techniques through vocal warm-ups, selecting appropriate repertoire and continuously adapting methods to facilitate healthy vocal growth. Developed a variety of assignments that required academic and vocal requirements to become entwined in achievement of a grade. Academic projects ranged from transcriptions to research assignments with multiple due dates throughout the weeks to ensure continued understanding in vocal development throughout the semester. Required all students to be knowledgeable of basic music theory, and historical references of repertoire. In addition to extensive analysis of character circumstances.
Adriana ( The Boys from Syracuse )
Sep, 2016 - Oct, 2016New York University Steinhardt
Professional production of Rogers & Hart's "The Boys from Syracuse" based on William Shakespeares comedy of errors. Director: Meg Bussert Musical Director: Grant Wenaus Provincetown Playhouse
Clare ( The Secret Garden )
Aug, 2016 - Sep, 2016New York University Steinhardt
Professional Production of "The Secret Garden" Director: M.K Lawson Musical Director: Stan Tucker Frederick Loewe Theatre
Pit Singer ( COMPANY )
Sep, 2015 - Oct, 2015Tisch New Theatre
Professional production of Sondheims "COMPANY" by Tisch New Theatre.
Fiordispina ( L'impresario in Angustie)
May, 2014 - Aug, 2014La Musica Lirica
Professional production of "L'impresario in Angustie" by Domenic Cimarosa. Performed in Novefeltria, Italy. Director: Bill Florescu ( Florentine Opera Co.) Musical Director: Jeffrey Price
Vixen/Opera Chorus (The ThreePenny Opera)
Sep, 2013 - Nov, 2013Indianapolis Opera Co.
2013-2014 Season Director: Bill Fabri Chorus Master: John Schmid Artistic Director/Conductor: James Caraher
Spinning Chorus (The Flying Dutchman)
Mar, 2013 - May, 2013Indianapolis Opera Co.
2012 - 2013 Season Director: Joachim Schamberger Chorus Master: John Schmid Artistic Director/Conductor: James Caraher
Choral Director
Aug, 2012 - May, 2015Washington Township School Corp.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Aug, 2006 - Dec, 2011Indiana State University
Meisner in Music
Jan, 2021 - Oct, 2022https://www.meisnerinmusic.com/
Scene Study/Improvisation
May, 2017 - Jan, 2018Deena Levy Theatre Studio
Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy
Aug, 2016 - May, 2017New York University
Master of Music, Vocal Performance
Aug, 2015 - May, 2017New York University
Emerging Artist Program
Jun, 2015 - Jul, 2015OperaWorks 2015
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug, 2006 - May, 2012Indiana State University
Certifications
Professional Educator’s License, K-12 Vocal & General Music- Exp.12/2021
Nov, 2012Department of Education, State of Indiana
2002 Rules
Basic First Aid Certification- Exp. 5/2021
May, 2019American Safety & Health Institute
Shelley M. has successfully completed and competently performed the require knowledge and still objectives for this program.
Basic Life Support Certification- Exp. 5/2021
May, 2019American Safety & Health Institute
Shelley M. has successfully completed and competently performed the required knowledge and skill objectives for this BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ( CPR and AED) program
Dignity for All Students Act- Certification
Jan, 2018Mercy College
Awards
Paul W. Hagan Concerto Competition
Nov, 2011Indiana State University School of Music
First Year- TEACHER OF THE YEAR
May, 2013Washington Township School Corp.
Affiliations
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Aug, 2009Founded 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.
Phi Kappa Lambda
Jan, 2010The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.
Languages
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Native Proficiency
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