Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedSUMMARY Highly passionate pianist, organist and music director with a comprehensive background in performance, directing/conducting, accompanying and arranging, with a special devotion for education. More than 17 years as a piano and music theory instructor, as well as extensive experience in a variety of ensembles. Managed music budgets, copyrights, and extensive music libraries. Skilled Rehearsal & Performance Accompanist proficient in sightreading new pieces from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy and at tempo. Has studied under, as well as performed with musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago’s Lyric Opera. HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty in Classical Music, Choral Conducting & Accompanying *Skilled conductor & performer **Highly talented in creating and relaying a vision for an ensemble and making it happen. *Deep Knowledge of Music Theory *Experienced with a broad range of musical styles *Strong attention to detail *Active chamber musician *Special events performances *Understanding of and attentive to the individual needs of each student *Proficient in teaching students of all ages MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS *Conductor of the 50+ voice Passion Choir & Orchestra since 2007 *Recorded Album with Simonetta and FourEver 2013 *Established first choir at age 16. *17+ years teaching experience EDUCATION Active member of the Sacred Music Colloquium conducted by the Church Music Association of America many times since 2004 till present. -2016 Honors Graduate BA in Music (focus on piano performance & conducting) School of Music Lewis University - Romeoville, IL -Piano Performance & Conducting Major -Recipient of Piano Performance Scholarship -Piano Accompanist for Vocal Students & Voice Class School of Music North Park University - Chicago, IL -Music Education Major Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL
Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedSUMMARY Highly passionate pianist, organist and music director with a comprehensive background in performance, directing/conducting, accompanying and arranging, with a special devotion for education. More than 17 years as a piano and music theory instructor, as well as extensive experience in a variety of ensembles. Managed music budgets, copyrights, and extensive music libraries. Skilled Rehearsal & Performance Accompanist proficient in sightreading new pieces from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy and at tempo. Has studied under, as well as performed with musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago’s Lyric Opera. HIGHLIGHTS *Specialty in Classical Music, Choral Conducting & Accompanying *Skilled conductor & performer **Highly talented in creating and relaying a vision for an ensemble and making it happen. *Deep Knowledge of Music Theory *Experienced with a broad range of musical styles *Strong attention to detail *Active chamber musician *Special events performances *Understanding of and attentive to the individual needs of each student *Proficient in teaching students of all ages MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS *Conductor of the 50+ voice Passion Choir & Orchestra since 2007 *Recorded Album with Simonetta and FourEver 2013 *Established first choir at age 16. *17+ years teaching experience EDUCATION Active member of the Sacred Music Colloquium conducted by the Church Music Association of America many times since 2004 till present. -2016 Honors Graduate BA in Music (focus on piano performance & conducting) School of Music Lewis University - Romeoville, IL -Piano Performance & Conducting Major -Recipient of Piano Performance Scholarship -Piano Accompanist for Vocal Students & Voice Class School of Music North Park University - Chicago, IL -Music Education Major Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL
