Education

Doctorate of Musical Arts: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy | University of Colorado at Boulder| 2001
- Magna Cum Laude
Master of Music: Vocal Performance | University of Colorado at Boulder| 1991
- Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Musical Arts: Music Education | Concordia College | Moorehead, MN | 1988
- Cum Laude

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Music Faculty | Regis University | Denver, Colorado | 2004 - Present
Artist in Residence | Denver School of the Arts | Denver, Colorado | 2004 - present
Adjunct Music Faculty | University of Colorado at Denver | Denver, Colorado | 2003
Assistant Professor | Mississippi State University | Starkville, Mississippi | 2001 - 2003

Teaching Competencies

Studio Voice | Belt Technique | Performance Class I & II | Recital & Showcase Preparation
Musical Theater History | Language Diction | Vocal Pedagogy | Recruitment | Private Studio Building
Director of Original & Published Theater Works | Theater Coach/Accompanist

Languages Studied

Italian | German | Spanish | French

Continued Education

New Voice Teacher's Symposium (SNATS) | Indiana University | Bloomington, Indiana | 2007
Richard Miller's Vocal Technique Clinic | Oberlin University | Oberlin, Ohio | 2002
Achieve Mississippi: Problem Based Learning | Mississippi State University | Starkville, Mississippi | 2002

Professional Organizations

National Association of Teachers of Singers (NATS) | 2000 - Present
Earned Equity Eligibility | 1999 - 2000
American Guild of Musical Artists | 1991 - present
National Opera Association | 1990 - 1994
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society | 1988

Recordings

AVE: Augustana Vocal Ensemble Demo | Augustana Arts | 2003
Ellington’s Sacred Works | with The Ron Miles Jazz Assemble | 2003
"Requiem for Ma" on Relationship Suite | with Dr. Richard Lewis | Mericku Records | 1999

Professional Roles & Programs

Frasquita | Carmen | Bizet | Opera Colorado (Grand Opening of Ellie Caulkins Opera House) | 2005
Abigail | The Crucible (scenes) | Ward | Colorado Chamber Players | 1999
Sister Mary Amnesia | Nunsense | D. Goggin | Boulder Summerstage | 1999
Adele | Die Fledermaus | Strauss | Colorado Opera Troupe | 1999
Adele | Die Fledermaus | Strauss | Ohio Light Opera | 1997
Angel | The Count of Luxemburg | Lehar | Ohio Light Opera | 1997
Eisle | Yoeman of the Guard | Gilbert & Sullivan | Ohio Light Opera | 1997
Gretle | Christopher Columbus | Offenbach | New England Lyric | 1997
Anna Held | Tintypes | Mary Kyte | T.U. Summerstock | 1994
Susanna (scenes) | Marriage of Figaro | Intern Outreach | Tulsa Opera | 1994
Eve | Let’s Get Show (World Premier) | John Eaton | Chicago Pocket Opera | 1993
Cinderella | Into the Woods | Sondheim | Skylight Opera Theater | 1993
Celeste | Sunday in the Park with George | Sondheim | Theatre Factory | 1992
Adina (cover) | L’Elisir d’Amore | Donizetti | Opera Colorado | 1991
Giannetta | L’Elisir d’Amore | Donizetti | Opera Colorado | 1991
Casilda | Gondoliers | Gilbert & Sullivan | Colorado Lyric Theatre | 1989

Operas Performed

Despina | Così fan Tutte | Mozart | University of Colorado | 1999
Marie | La Fille du Regiment | Donizetti | Israel Vocal Arts | 1996
Abigail | The Crucible | Ward | University of Colorado | 1989
Madame Altina | La Divina | Pasatieri | University of Colorado | 1989
Lauretta | Gianni Schicchi | Puccini | Dorian Opera | 1988
Barbarina | Le Nozze Di Figaro | Mozart | F-M Opera Company | 1986

Chamber Music & Concerts

Schubert Mass in G | Trinity Lutheran Church Concert Series | Denver, CO | 2009
Faculty Recital | Regis University | Denver, CO | 2009
An Evening of Song | Central Presbyterian Church | Longmont, CO | 2008
An Evening of Song | Regis University | Denver, CO | 2008
Faculty Recital | Regis University | Denver, CO | 2008
Opera Outreach | Opera Colorado | Denver, CO | 2007
CBS Arts Lunch | Opera Colorado | Denver, CO | 2007
Faculty Recital | Denver School Arts | Denver, CO | 2007
Orff's Catulli Carmina | Larimer Choral | Fort Collins, CO | 2006
University Concert Series | Regis University | Denver, CO | 2006
Saint Matthew Passion | Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra | Denver, CO | 2004
Songs of the New World | AVE | The Denver Art Museum | Denver, CO | 2004
Concert of Lights & Sound | AVE | The Gates Planetarium | Denver, CO | 2003
Duke Ellington's Sacred Works | AVE & The Ron Miles Jazz Ensemble | Denver, CO | 2003
Orf's Carmina Burana | Meridian Symphony Orchestra | Meridian, MS | 2003
Faculty Recital Series | Mississippi State University | Starkville, MS | 2003
Invited Recital Artist | Ole' Miss University | Oxford, MS | 2003
Invited Recital Artist | Itawamba Community College | Tupelo, MS | 2003
Invited Recital Artist | Louisiana Tech. School of Performing Arts | Ruston, LA | 2002
MMTA New Faculty Concert | MMTA Conference | Jackson, MS | 2002
Mendelssohn's Elijah | Meridian Symphony Orchestra | Meridian, MS | 2002
MPR Radio Concert | M.S.O.'s Elijah | Statewide Broadcast | 2002
Full DMA Recital | Mount Saint Gertrude's Academy | Boulder, CO | 2000
Percussion Ensemble Concert | University of Colorado Percussion Ensemble | Boulder, CO | 2000
Six for Song | Chautauqua Community House | Boulder, CO | 2000
Concert Series | First Presbyterian Church of Lafayette | Lafayette, CO | 2000
Full DMA Recital | University of Colorado Grusin Hall | Boulder, CO | 1999
Chautauqua Summer Series | Chautauqua Auditorium | Boulder, CO | 1999
Longmont Symphony Series | Longmont Symphony Orchestra | Longmont, CO | 1998
Myerson Symphony Pops Concert | UNT Orchestra | Dallas, TX | 1995
Notes on Moonlight | Chicago Chamber Players (World Premiere) | Chicago, IL | 1992
Mendelssohn's Elijah | Kirkwood Concert Series | St. Louis, MO | 1991
PAC Benefit Concert | Colorado Symphony Orchestra | Denver, CO | 1990
Dubois’ Seven Last Words | University Hills Choir | Denver, CO | 1990
Mozart’s Requiem | Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra | Denver, CO | 1990

Awards & Honors

Eleanor Lieber Awards | 1 of 30 chosen
Spenser Award | Winner
Colorado Lyric Singers | University of Colorado, Boulder
Joan Dornemann’s Israel Vocal Arts Institute (Marie) | Tel Aviv, Israel
Opera Talent Search, O.G. | San Antonio, Texas | Winner
Midland/Odessa Young Artists Competition | Finalist
Young Patronesses of the Opera Competition | Miami, FL | National Finalist
Juilliard Opera Center | National Finalist
Metropolitan Opera Auditions | District Winner
Metropolitan Opera Auditions | District Winner
Mac Allister Awards | St. Louis Regional Winner
International Who’s Who of Young Musicians | Nominated
Metropolitan Opera Auditions | National Finalist
Vice Chancellor Competition | University of Colorado | Winner
San Francisco Opera Competition | National Finalist