William A., Durham, North Carolina Vocal Training Teacher

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William A.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 12+

Speaks English (experience singing many foreign languages, with foreign diction)

Teaching since 1985

Doctor of Musical Arts (Vocal Performance)

About William A.

I have over 30 years experience in music education, which includes private lessons, choral camps for high school students, honor choirs, and working as a music professor at university. My doctorate in voice is from The University of Texas and I have 3 other music degrees. I also teach woodwinds, piano, guitar, theory, composition, arranging, orchestration, music history/appreciation, conducting, vocal health, diction, acting and monologue prep. Many of my past students have gone on to have careers as musicians, singers, actors, and music educators.

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Donphil Rd.

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

10 AM-12 PM

Tuesday

11 AM-12 PM

1 PM-2 PM

Wednesday

12 PM-3 PM

Thursday

11:30 AM-1 PM

Friday

10 AM-3 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$40

45 minutes

$60

60 minutes

$80

90 minutes

$100

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Experience

VP for Youth in Harmony and Outreach

Jan, 2016 - Present

Carolinas District of BHS

Help to create a cappella camps and competitions for youth

Music Director

Jan, 2014 - Present

Heart of Carolina A Cappella

Men's, women's and mixed choruses

Assistant Professor of Performing Arts

Aug, 2001 - Jun, 2002

Elon University

Assistant Professor of Music

Aug, 1999 - Jun, 2001

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Music Educator

Jun, 1985 - Present

Doc Adams Music

Private teacher and contracted choral clinician

Education

Associate in Arts (Music)

Aug, 1985 - Jun, 1988

Chaffey Community College (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

Doctor of Musical Arts (Vocal Performance)

Sep, 1993 - May, 1999

University of Texas at Austin

Master of Music (Vocal Performance/Opera)

Aug, 1991 - Jun, 1993

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts (Music Education)

Sep, 1988 - Jun, 1991

California State University, San Bernardino

Awards

Meritorious Achievement Award (Composition)

Jun, 1988

Kennedy Center's American College Theater Festival

District Champion Chorus - Heart of Carolina

Mar, 2015

Carolinas District of BHS

University of Texas Concerto Competition Winner

Sep, 1994

University of Texas

Faculty Artist-Scholar Award

May, 1991

Cal State University, San Bernardino

Affiliations

Phi Kappa Phi

Jan, 1993

Phi Kappa Phi's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

Barbershop Harmony Society

Jan, 1996

It’s music in a very pure form created with nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture that is pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul. Barbershop allows you to find your voice and be a part of creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts.