CALENDAR
JAN 4 - 7, 2023
CO-PRESENTER
National Opera Association National Conference
Houston TX
"The Benefits of Devised Theatre/Opera Pastiche in Performer Training"
Co-Presenter: James Haffner
OCT 24 - 25, 2022
TEACHING RESIDENCY
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston MA
Two days of teaching performance techniques, improvisation, leadership and pedagogy for 1st year vocal students through graduates, and opera theatre program.
SEP 25 - OCT 7, 2022
RED CROSS DISASTER VOLUNTEER
National Deployment for Hurricane Ian
Orlando FL
Assigned to the Red Cross disaster HQ to assist in assigning volunteer workers in evacuation shelters throughout FL.
AUG 29 - SEP 2, 2022
IMPROVISATION RESIDENCY
Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific
Stockton CA
Five days of classes in musical improvisation and performance techniques culminating in a public improvised concert.
AUG 22 - 23, 2022
MEDIA TALENT COACH
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Washington DC
On the Alongi Media team to produce USCCB's new weekly news reports. News anchors are coached in vocal and physical presentation.
JUL 16-17, 2022
MASTER CLASS & COMPETITION JUDGE
James Toland Vocal Arts Vocal Competition
Oakland CA
Master class for Tier II competition finalists, July 16
Finalist adjudication panel, July 17
APR 15, 2022
PASTICHE WORKSHOP
Orange County School of the Arts: Classical Voice Conservatory
Santa Ana, CA
Workshop OCSA students' pastiche show including music, dialogue, stage direction.
FEB 5 - 6, 2022
RESIDENCY
LATOUR Voice Studios
Las Vegas, NV
Workshop and Masterclasses on Performance Techniques, Audition Techniques, Learning & Teaching Styles.
JAN 7, 2022
CO-PRESENTER
National Opera Association National Conference
St. Augustine, FL
Panel: "The Unflappable Pianist"
Co-Presenters: Darryl Cooper, Louise Lofquist
A Pianists and Conductors Collaborative Initiative Presentation
SEP 12 - NOV 12, 2021
MEDIA TALENT COACH
Al Jazeera Arabic News Channel
Doha Qatar
Joined Alongi Media to prepare Al Jazeera Arabic News Channel for the launch of their new studios and 25th anniversary Jubilee. Coached 50 news anchors and sports, business, weather, and press presenters in body language and movement.
AUG 29 - SEP 3, 2021
RESIDENCY - postponed
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Week residency to teach and perform musical improvisation. Final concert will be improvised by the students.
AUG 27, 2021
PODCAST GUEST
Full Voice Podcast, Episode 144
Well-known teacher Nikki Loney's Season 6, Episode 144 podcast discusses teaching philosophy and strategies in "Inspired Instruction with Ann Baltz"
Full Voice Podcast, Episode 144
AUG 10, 2021
PODCAST GUEST
In A Manner of Speaking, Ep. 2
Holistic leadership coach Elena Armijo's new podcast series is designed to empower successful leaders to maximize their full potential. Ep. 2: "Opening Yourself to Healing & Connection with Ann Baltz"
In A Manner of Speaking, Ep. 2
JUL 21, 2021
INTERVIEW GUEST
Modern Singer
MAY 14, 2021
FILM PREMIERE - "The Disinformed"
San Diego State University
Co-created & directed "The DisInformed", a pastiche opera film about the effects of disinformation on personal relationships. Watch the film here.
APR 11, 2021
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Texoma NATS
Texas/Oklahoma Region
Workshop on Performance Techniques, Holistic Teaching Methods, and Improvisation for the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
APR 1, 2021
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
Master Class on Performance Techniques for the Music Department
Delta State University
MAR 13, 2021
VIRTUAL SEMINAR
International Keyboard Collaborative Artists Society
MAR 10 - MAY 14, 2021
CO-CREATOR/DIRECTOR - PASTICHE OPERA FILM
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Co-create and direct "THE DISINFORMED", a pastiche opera film about the social issue of Disinformation.
FEB 9, 2021
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
Performance Techniques Buffet includes acting skills, learning styles, monologues, physical and mental aspects of performance.
FEB 4, 2021
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
Holistic Pedagogy for performers, music education and music therapy students and faculty.
JAN 11 - MAR 5, 2021
CREATOR/DIRECTOR - PASTICHE OPERA FILM
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Create and direct BELONGING: a pastiche opera film about homelessness.
JAN 5 - 6, 2021
CO-PRESENTER
National Opera Association National Conference
Online
Panel Moderator: "Teaching in 2020: The Mother of All Staycations"
Co-Presenters: Darryl Cooper, Louise Lofquist, Amanda Johnston, Kumiko Shimizu
A Pianists and Conductors Collaborative Initiative Presentation
DEC 3, 2020
FILM PREMIERE - "ISOLATION"
Peabody Conservatory - John Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Co-Create and direct ISOLATION: a pastiche opera film about the COVID pandemic.
Watch the film here.
NOV 17, 2020
VIRTUAL SEMINAR - CAREER PLANNING
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
SEP 8, 2020
VIRTUAL SEMINAR - CAREER PLANNING
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
Online seminar for opera students to learn how to Create a Three-Year Career Plan.
https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/music/opera-curriculum
SEP 4 - OCT 23, 2020
CREATOR/DIRECTOR - PASTICHE OPERA FILM
Peabody Conservatory - John Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Co-Create and direct ISOLATION: a pastiche opera film about the COVID pandemic.
Watch the film here.
AUG 26, 2020
MASTER CLASS
Delta State University- postponed
Cleveland, MS
Guest Artist to work with Opera Workshop students on Performance Techniques, and Improvisation for Pianists
Delta State University
JUL 6 - 17, 2020
FACULTY
CoOPERAtive Program
Princeton NJ
On faculty to teach Audition Techniques, Making A Three-Year Plan, Rehearsal Techniques, and Playing with Drama to singers and pianists in the 2020 program.
JUL 10-14, 2020
CLINICIAN
Music Teachers' Association of California
Los Angeles CA
Three virtual sessions: Learning and Teaching Styles, Musical Improvisation, and co-teaching with Dr. Paula Thomson "Working with Students with Trauma".
MTAC 2020 Convention
JUN 13, 2020
MASTER CLASS
James Toland Vocal Arts Vocal Competition - cancelled
Oakland CA
OCT 17 - 18, 2020
VIRTUAL RESIDENCY
LATOUR Voice Studios
Las Vegas, NV
Online residency to teach Performance Techniques, Audition Techniques, Learning & Teaching Styles, and Creating a Three-Year Plan.
APR 20 - MAY 6, 2020
RESIDENCY & PASTICHE OPERA - postponed
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
San Diego, CA
Co-create and co-direct a pastiche opera on a to-be-determined social issue.
APR 2, 2020
FACULTY SEMINAR - cancelled
Orange County School for the Arts
Orange County, CA
Work with vocal, choral, acting, dance, theory faculty on incorporating Improvisation skills and concepts into lessons, rehearsals, and performances.
FEB 24 - 27, 2020
ON-AIR TALENT COACH
A&E Network/Big Fish Entertainment
New York, NY
JAN 11, 2020
PRESENTER
National Opera Association National Conference
Cleveland OH
Session: "Opera Improvisation: It's just full of surprises!
Interactive session introduces collaborative improvisation exercises for connection to music and text.
OCT 2 - 3, 2019
RESIDENCY
Syracuse University Setnor School of Music
Syracuse NY
Two-day residency for teachers and students including Performance Techniques, Career Planning, Holistic Pedagogy (for Vocal Pedagogy class), an all-department Improvisation session, and a public live-stream master class.
SEPT 30, 2019
RESIDENCY
Ithaca College School of Music
Ithaca NY
SEPT 27 - 28, 2019
RESIDENCY
Peabody Conservatory - John Hopkins University
Baltimore MD
Two-day residency on Performance Techniques, Musical Improvisation, Career Planning and Marketing for Singers.
SEPT 23 - 24, 2019
RESIDENCY
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica CA
Residency focused on preparing SMC students with Auditions Class and Career Planning.
SEPT 18 - 20, 2019
RESIDENCY & CREATOR PASTICHE OPERA
Bowling Green State University, College of Musical Arts
Bowling Green, OH
Resident Artist and Featured Guest of the Helen McMaster Endowed Professorship. Performance classes and create-director "CROSSING BORDERS", a Pastiche Opera about immigration to the U.S.
https://events.bgsu.edu/event/ann_baltz_mcmaster_series_residency
JUN 18 - 19, 2019
CLINICIAN
Cooper Voice Studio Boutique Broadway
New York City, NY
Performance Techniques, Mock Auditions, Musical Improvisation
Pianist for Musical Theatre Showcase at National Opera Center
Cooper Voice Studio Boutique Broadway
MAR 1, 2019
CAREER PLAN SEMINAR
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
How to create a career plan, develop time management skills, and how to budget for the cost of their careers.
MAR 19, 2019
RESIDENCY
Biola University
Los Angeles, CA
Residency to teach Performance Techniques, Musical Improvisation, and Master Classes.
FEB 18, 2019
ON-AIR TALENT COACH
NJTV
Newark, NJ
Communication techniques for New Jersey's public television station anchors, correspondents and producers.
FEB 17, 2019
NYC WINTER SESSION
Shetler Studios & Theatres
New York, NY
Teacher Seminar on the Holistic Pedagogy methods used at OperaWorks for over 30 years and with thousands of singers nationwide.
FEB 11-12, 2019
RESIDENCY
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston, MA
Audition Techniques, Performance Techniques, and Learning and Teaching Styles in Vocal Pedagogy.
JAN 3, 2019
PRESENTER
National Opera Association Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
Session: "Pastiche Productions: Making Opera Personal for 21st Century Students"
Co-presenters: David Ronis, Daniel Hunter-Holly, Catherine Compton
JAN 3, 2019
ADJUDICATOR
National Opera Association Conference
Salt Lake City, UT
Adjudicator for NOA Collegiate Scenes Competition Finalists
Co-adjudicators: James Bobick; Carla Rae Cooke; Darla Diltz; Shelby VanNordstrand
OCT 23 & 30, 2018
RESIDENCY
Orange County School for the Arts
Orange County, CA
Performance Techniques and Audition Skills for graduating seniors.
OCT 20 - 21, 2018
RESIDENCY
LATOUR Voice Studios
Las Vegas, NV
Master Classes, Musical Improvisations, Coachings, and Mock Auditions
OCT 16, 2018
RESIDENCY
Orange County School for the Arts
Santa Ana, CA
Performance Techniques and Audition Skills for graduating seniors.
OCT 9, 2018
MASTER CLASS
Mater Dei High School
Santa Ana, CA
Performance Techniques and Musical Theatre Master Class and work with individual students in creating stronger performances.
JUN 3 - JUL 23, 2018
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
OperaWorks Summer Intensive Programs
Northridge, CA
Oversee three intensive program's staff, faculty, and participants. Teach Performance Techniques, Music Improvisation, Career Planning, and co-create final pastiche production.
MAY 11, 2018
RESIDENCY
Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
Denver, CO
All day residency teaching Performance Techniques, Music Improvisation, Master Classes, and Career Planning.
MAY 4 & 6, 2018
CONCERTS
Fine Tuned Society
Boulder & Denver, CO
Two collaborative concerts with soprano Christie Conover, mezzo Kristin Gornstein, and Ryan Drickey on violin/fiddle. A program of Swedish, Jewish, Western American music and musical improvisations.
www,finetunedsociety.org
APR 16 - 23 2018
CO-CREATE/DIRECT PASTICHE OPERA
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX
Co-create and direct "I AM - ESTOY": a pastiche opera based on their university students' bi-lingual, bi-cultural experiences in a school on the US-Mexico border. Co-creators: Daniel Hunter-Holly, Catherine Compton
www.utrgv.edu www.valleymorningstar.com