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About Wesley D.
Experience
Solo Artist
Aug, 2020 - PresentCreative Cauldron
Headliner, soloist, and creator of sold-out solo performances in Creative Cauldron's 2020 Summer Concert Series, 2020 Holiday Cabaret, and 2021 Summer Concert Series.
Featured Artist
Jul, 2021 - Aug, 2021Classic Lyric Arts in the Berkshires
Trained and performed throughout the Berkshires in the bel canto opera tradition, including works by Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, and Rossini.
Principal Artist
Nov, 2020 - Dec, 2020Shakespeare Opera Theatre
Performed the central role of Melchior in Amahl and the Night Visitors with Shakespeare Opera Theatre in the Washington, D.C. region.
Early Childhood Music Instructor
Jan, 2020 - May, 2021Washington Conservatory of Music
Created and taught curriculums for six weekly early childhood music classes as part of the Washington Conservatory of Music's Tapestry program (in partnership with the Montgomery Housing Project). Classes began in person and moved online due to COVID-19.
Voice and Piano Instructor
Aug, 2019 - Jun, 2021Blue Feather Music
Private voice and piano instructor at premier boutique music studio in the Washington, D.C. area. In addition to my roster of excellent private students, I designed and led multi-day workshops on topics including The Singer's Body, The Singer's Breath, musical theatre production, and A Capella performance and practice.
Apprentice Artist
Jun, 2018 - Aug, 2018Teatro Nuovo
Six week residency with Teatro Nuovo, a summer opera festival focusing on Bel Canto repertoire.
Voice Instructor
Jan, 2018 - Jun, 2019Center for Vocal Study
Private voice instructor at the Center for Vocal Study in Charlottesville Virginia. I worked with students from 10-80 years old in diverse musical genres. I also led monthly group workshops on different vocal and interpretive themes.
Director & Music Director
Jun, 2015 - Jun, 2019DMR Adventures
Directed several mainstage musicals, including Junie B. Jones and Pirates Past Noon. Directed the All Stars youth choir (ages 8-12) and the Starshine Singers youth choir (ages 5-7), ranging from 3-12 students per choir. Music directed Annie, approximately 40 actors, and Captain Louie, approximately 12 actors. Music directed several camps, including “Broadway at the Paramount” and “Gleeked Out”
Education
Music and Drama
Aug, 2014 - May, 2018University of Virginia
Teaching Pop and Rock
Jun, 2021 - Jul, 2021Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute
Levels I, II, and III Certification
Jun, 2020 - Jun, 2020Somatic Voicework - The Lovetri Method
Young Artist
Aug, 2019 - Apr, 2020Potomac Vocal Institute
Young Artist
Jun, 2019 - Jun, 2019Classic Lyric Arts - France
Awards
National Semifinalist
Jul, 2015National Association of Teachers of Singing
Highest Distinction
May, 2018University of Virginia
First Place, Musical Theatre
Feb, 2017National Association of Teachers of Singing
First Place, Classical
Feb, 2017National Association of Teachers of Singing
Affiliations
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Jun, 2021Founded 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
German
Limited Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Italian
Professional Proficiency
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