About Wendy P.
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Community Leader; Host, Teacher
Aug, 2011 - PresentSinger's Salon/Wendy Parman Voice Studio
I started to help singers move from classes and workshops to actual performance. We meet for workshops to improve singing and performance, and periodically in a supportive but professional setting to work out nerves and other performance issues. We have fun and comraderie while learning from each other.
Music Leader
May, 2012 - Aug, 2012Kookaburra Play Café
Created and lead music classes for drop in students in flexible setting for a variety of ages, from infant to preschool. Activities included singing, finger play, physical movement with rhythm, learning new songs, beginning keyboard and rhythm instruments
Private Voice Instructor
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012Bloomingdale School of Music
Taught private voice instruction to students of all ages
Private Voice Instructor
May, 2010 - Sep, 2011Rock Academy of Dupage
Private vocal coaching for students in the Rock Academy
Group Vocal Instructor and Band Coach
Jul, 2009 - Aug, 2009Camp Jam
Instructed all singers at Camp Jam in healthy singing technique, including warm-ups and technique exercises, use of microphone and onstage performance. Work with bands on the development of their group, learning songs, creating harmonies and other vocal issues within the band setting.
Acting Instructor and Singing Instructor
Oct, 2008 - May, 2009Virtuoso Performing Arts
Taught Acting class for ages 8-11 focusing on improvisational games and skills, writing and creating material, and development of character work, and skills for creating a role for the final project. Taught both private and group singing classes, focusing on vocal technique, learning music and sight reading.
Owner, proprietor
Sep, 2003 - PresentWendy Parman Voice Studio
My Voice Studio offers a unique approach for singers to realize their full potential. Wendy's voice lessons, are customized for individual singers, and consist of training the body and voice to create a free, expressive and unique sound. To help her students in the next stage of development she offers performance coaching, and workshops for applying those techniques. She also coaches speech and acting for the actor or public speaker. Finally, she created the Singer's Salon, which she hosts periodically, an opportunity for singers to perform in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater/Voice
Sep, 1977 - May, 1982University of Kansas
Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts
Sep, 1999 - May, 2003Columbia College Chicago
Certifications
Member of NATS
Jan, 2010National Association of Teachers of Singing
Membership
Jan, 2013Chicago Cabaret Professionals
Ascap member
Mar, 2012American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers
Awards
Jeff Award for Ensemble, Threepenny Opera
Jun, 1985Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee
Jeff Award for Ensemble, Animal Farm
Jun, 1986Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee
Affiliations
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Jan, 2010Founded 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.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Sep, 2012The 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
French
Limited Proficiency
For purposes of singing: French
Limited Proficiency
Italian
Limited Proficiency
German
Limited Proficiency
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