CALENDAR
JUL 2 - 5, 2021
CLINICIAN
Music Teachers' Association of California
Los Angeles CA
APR 1, 2021
VIRTUAL MASTER CLASS
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
Master Class on Performance Techniques for the Music Department
Delta State University
MAR 15 - MAY 14, 2021
CO-CREATOR/DIRECTOR - PASTICHE OPERA
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Co-create and co-direct a pastiche opera film about a to-be-determined social issue. Co-creator/director: Brett Finley
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.
JAN 11 - MAR 5, 2021
CREATOR/DIRECTOR - PASTICHE OPERA
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Create and direct BELONGING: a pastiche opera film about homelessness.
https://music.pacific.edu/music
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
NOV 17, 2020
VIRTUAL SEMINAR - CAREER PLANNING
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
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.
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.
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.
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
Master class for the seven Tier II finalists in the Competition.
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
Coaching on-air talent at A&E/Big Fish Entertainment.
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
One-day residency on Performance Techniques and Musical Improvisation.
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.
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