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CALENDAR

JUN 18 - 20, 2025 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Association of Body Mapping Education National Conference
Portland OR

"Improvisation is one of the most effective methods for increasing listening sensitivity, harmonic awareness, vocal expression, and emotional connection to music."

bodymap.org

MAY 24 - JUN 3, 2025

CREATIVE PROJECTS DIRECTOR

OperaWorks Engaged Artist Program
Atlanta GA

Developed a new comprehensive "inside-out" curriculum for Singers and Teaching Artists to strengthen performance skills and expand stage mastery. The process-oriented pedagogy focuses on expression, empowerment and artistic freedom.

www.operaworks.org

JAN 5 - 8, 2025 

PRESENTER

National Opera Association National Conference
Savannah GA

"Creating a Three-Year Plan from Student to Professional"
a Student Programming Committee Sponsored Session

noa.org

DEC 5 - 9, 2024 

FACULTY

OperaWorks' Immersion Program
New York, NY

Classes in Performance Techniques, Mock Auditions (with co-teacher Zeffin Hollis), Improvisation. Private sessions in career planning, coachings, and holistic pedagogy for teachers.

www.operaworks.org/programs

OCT 6 - 27, 2024 

PASTICHE OPERA CREATOR-DIRECTOR

Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific 
Stockton CA

Create and direct "lost and found", a live pastiche opera about at-risk teens and the adults who are helping them navigate this critical time in their lives. Story is based on the students and their repertoire.

music.pacific.edu/music

SEP 3 - 6, 2024 

RESIDENCY

Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific 
Stockton CA

Four days of classes in musical improvisation, performance techniques, and creating a 5-year plan.

music.pacific.edu/music

 JUL 21 - 27, 2024 

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

OperaWorks Engaged Artist Program
Atlanta GA

Developed a new comprehensive "inside-out" curriculum for Singers and Teaching Artists to strengthen performance skills and expand stage mastery. The process-oriented pedagogy focuses on expression, empowerment and artistic freedom.

www.operaworks.org

 JUN 22, 2024 

ADJUDICATOR

Hawk Vocal Awards
San Diego CA

 MAY 18, 2024 

GUEST PRESENTER

New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing
Online

Holistic Pedagogy: learning and teaching styles, the language we use with students

www.newzats.org.nz/

 MAR 18, 2024 

MASTERCLASS

Shreveport Opera
Shreveport LA

Masterclass with the Shreveport Opera Resident Artists

shreveportopera.org/

 MAR 16 - 17, 2024 

ADJUDICATOR

Shreveport Opera
Shreveport LA

Judge the two-day Mary Jacobs Smith Singer of the Year Competition

shreveportopera.org/

 MAR 11 - 13, 2024 

RESIDENCY

University of Utah
Salt Lake City UT

Three-day residency to teach performance techniques in preparation for the production of A.L.I.C.E. 

University of Utah_A.L.I.C.E.

 JAN 25 - 26, 2024 

RESIDENCY

University of Denver
Denver CO

Two-day residency to teach Performance Techniques and Improvisation.

liberalarts.du.edu/

 JAN 22 - 24, 2024 

RESIDENCY

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley CO

Three-day residency including improvisation classes for choirs, early music ensemble, jazz combo, modern dance, collaborative pianists; piano and voice masterclasses; music business and career planning classes; an improvised faculty recital.

www.unco.edu/

 DEC 3, 2023 

MASTER CLASS

New York Singing Teachers Association
New York NY

Master Class to showcase what is unique about each singer musically, vocally, dramatically, and creatively.  Q&A to follow.

https://nyst.org/

 NOV 13 - 14, 2023 

RESIDENCY

Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston MA

Two days of teaching performance techniques and improvisation for vocal and opera undergraduates and graduates.

bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/music

 NOV 4 - 5, 2023 

RESIDENCY

LATOUR Voice Studios
Las Vegas NV

Two-day residency teaching Performance Techniques, Audition Techniques, Musical Improvisation.

www.thelatourvoicestudios.com

 OCT 26, 2023 

CLINICIAN

The Authentic Voice Masterclass Series
Atlanta GA

An improvisation masterclass for singers and speakers designed to "empower people to return to the truth in their own voice."  

Presented by From The Core Coaching and Good Soil Production + Management.

 OCT 25 - 26, 2023 

RESIDENCY

Emory University
Atlanta GA

Two-day residency teaching Performance Techniques and Improvisation.

www.emory.edu

 AUG 29 - SEP 1, 2023 

RESIDENCY

Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific 
Stockton CA

Four days of classes in musical improvisation, performance techniques, and creating a 5-year plan.

music.pacific.edu/music

 JUN 16 -18, 2023 

FACULTY

OperaWorks Summer Workshop
Chicago IL

Performance Techniques faculty in the new 2023 Summer Workshop.

www.operaworks.org

 MAY 13, 2023 

GUEST STAGE DIRECTOR

Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall Dedication Event
Northridge CA

Directed an hour-long production to honor Shigemi Matsumoto at the Dedication Event.

Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall Dedication

 APR 25, 2023 

GUEST ARTIST

University of Idaho - Lionel Hampton School of Music
Moscow ID 

Creating a 5-year Plan workshop for MTNA Chapter

www.uidaho.edu

 APR 21, 2023 

GUEST ARTIST

California State University, Northridge
Northridge CA 

Creating a 5-year Plan workshop for opera department

www.csun.edu

 FEB 26, 2023 

GUEST ARTIST

International Keyboard Collaborative Arts Society
Online 

Creating a 5-year plan workshop for piano collaborative artists and coaches. 

For IKCAS members only.

www.ikcas.org

 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

https://www.noa.org/

 OCT 24 - 25, 2022 

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.

bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/music

 SEP 25 - OCT 7, 2022 

RED CROSS DISASTER VOLUNTEER

National Deployment for Hurricane Ian
Orlando FL

Deployed to the Red Cross Emergency Operations Center to assist in assigning volunteer workers to evacuation shelters throughout FL.

www.redcross.org

 AUG 29 - SEP 2, 2022 

RESIDENCY

Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific 
S
tockton CA

Five days of classes in musical improvisation and performance techniques culminating in a public improvised concert.

music.pacific.edu/music

 MAR 16, 2023 

GUEST ARTIST

Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills CA 

Workshop in Audition Techniques and Mock Auditions.

www.lapc.edu/

 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.

Alongi Media

 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

www.jamestolandvocalarts.org

 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.

https://www.ocsarts.net/

 FEB 5 - 6, 2022 

RESIDENCY

LATOUR Voice Studios
Las Vegas, NV

Workshop and Masterclasses on Performance Techniques, Audition Techniques, Learning & Teaching Styles.

www.thelatourvoicestudios.com

 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

https://www.noa.org/

 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.

Al Jazeera Arabic Channel  //  Alongi Media

 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.

University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music

 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

www.thefullvoice.com

 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

Elena Armijo

 JUL 21, 2021

INTERVIEW GUEST

Modern Singer

"Nailing Your Post-Pandemic Auditions: An Interview with Ann Baltz"

Watch now

 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.

https://music.sdsu.edu/

 APR 22, 2021 

FILM PREMIERE - "BELONGING"

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA

Created & directed "BELONGING", a pastiche opera film about Homelessness. 

Watch the film here.

music.pacific.edu/music

 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.

texomanats.org/

 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

Presentation for IKCAS members on Finances for Freelancers.

IKCAS.org

 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. 

https://music.sdsu.edu/

 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.

Cal Poly Pomona

 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.

University of the Incarnate Word

 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. 

University of the Pacific

 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

https://www.noa.org/

 DEC 3, 2020 

FILM PREMIERE - "ISOLATION"

Peabody Conservatory - John Hopkins University 
Baltimore, MD

 NOV 17, 2020 

VIRTUAL SEMINAR - CAREER PLANNING

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Online seminar:  Creating a Three-Year Plan

www.apsu.edu

 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

 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.

CoOPERATIVE 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 - cancelled 

James Toland Vocal Arts Vocal Competition  
Oakland CA

Master class for the seven Tier II finalists in the Competition.

www.jamestolandvocalarts.org

 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.

www.thelatourvoicestudios.com

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. 

https://music.sdsu.edu/

 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.

www.ocsarts.net

 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.

http://www.bigfishusa.com/

 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.

https://www.noa.org/

 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.

https://www.syracuse.edu/

 SEPT 30, 2019 

RESIDENCY

Ithaca College School of Music
Ithaca NY

One-day residency on Performance Techniques and Musical Improvisation.

https://www.ithaca.edu/

 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.

https://peabody.jhu.edu/

 SEPT 23 - 24, 2019 

RESIDENCY

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica CA

Residency focused on preparing SMC students with Auditions Class and Career Planning.

www.smc.edu

 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.

 

www.csun.edu/music

 MAR 19, 2019 

RESIDENCY

Biola University
Los Angeles, CA

Residency to teach Performance Techniques, Musical Improvisation, and Master Classes.

 

www.biola.edu

 FEB 18, 2019 

ON-AIR TALENT COACH

NJTV
Newark, NJ

Communication techniques for New Jersey's public television station anchors, correspondents and producers.

www.njtvonline.org/

 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

 

www.noa.org

 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

 

www.noa.org

 OCT 23 & 30, 2018 

RESIDENCY

Orange County School for the Arts
Orange County, CA

Performance Techniques and Audition Skills for graduating seniors. 

www.ocsarts.net

 OCT 20 - 21, 2018 

RESIDENCY

LATOUR Voice Studios
Las Vegas, NV

Master Classes, Musical Improvisations, Coachings, and Mock Auditions

www.thelatourvoicestudios.com

 OCT 16, 2018 

RESIDENCY

Orange County School for the Arts
Santa Ana, CA

Performance Techniques and Audition Skills for graduating seniors. 

www.ocsarts.net 

 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.

www.materdei.org

 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.  

www.operaworks.org

 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.

www.du.edu

 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

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