About
Over 25 years teaching experience in Piano, Music Theory, Choral Directing, Musical Directing, Accompanying, Vocal Coaching. Extensive experience in Public school teaching. 20 years experience as a classical singer professionally. My passion is music directing Musicals Professionally as well as community and accompanying on the piano.
EDUCATION________________________________________________________________
1992 Master of Arts: Music
Univeristy of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI
1989 Bachelor of Arts: Music
University of South Florida - Tampa, Fl
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY______________________________________________
High-energy, motivational pianist, singer, teacher and musical director
with in-depth knowledge of music theory, musical theater, piano and voice
with a knack for inspiring students as well as performers.
SKILLS____________________________________________________________
- Music teacher Flexible
- Musical Director/conductor Focused
-Talented piano accompanist Outgoing and friendly
-Talented singer (tenor) Bilingual-Spanish
-Private pianist/vocal coach Choral Director
- Leader Music Theory teacher
WORK HISTORY________________________________________________________
02/1997 to
Current
Music Teacher
Dartmouth High School – N Dartmouth, MA
Created and implemented after-school student musical theater group,
served as Director, Producer and Music Director. Highlights include: Once on This Island, Forum, Titanic, The Secret Garden, Bat Boy, Spelling Bee, A Christmas Carol, Grease, Gypsy, Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Into The Woods
Subjects teaching: Chorus, Piano, Guitar, Musical Theory, Musical Theater History
2013-present, Choral Director and founder of Dartmouth High School acapella group, HARMONIX
2/2019- Competition on WGBH PBS Boston, Sing That Thing!
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10/1999 to
7/2018
Tenor Section Leader
Central Congregational Church – Providence, RI
Sing in regular Sunday Services leading the tenor section of the choir as well as special classical performances and solos with orchestra.
10/2018 Music Director/Pianist
EVITA- Company Theater, Fall River, MA.
07/2005 to
Current
Music Director
New Bedford Festival Theater – New Bedford, MA
Summer Professional Theater
Musical Director/Conductor
Vocal Coach
Rehearsal Pianist
2019- Mamma Mia- Dir. Jennifer Swiderski (Original Broadway cast performer)
2018- West Side Story
2017- My Fair Lady
2016- Grease
2015- Mary Poppins
2014 - The Sound of Music, Dir. Michael Susko
2013- Singin in The Rain Dir. Michael Susko
2012- Hairspray Dir. Michael Susko
2011- A Chorus Line Dir. Michael Susko
2010- Gypsy Dir. Michael Susko
2009- The Producers Dir. Michael Susko
2008- Les Miserables Dir. Michael Susko
2007- 42nd Street Dir. Michael Susko
2006- CATS Dir. Jean-Paul Racine
2005- Oliver Dir. George Charbonneau
7/2015 Next to Normal- Wilbury Theater, Providence
3/2015, 12/15
Music Director- Ocean State Theater Young Teen Shows
Strawberry Freckleface
Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
07/1987 to
Current
Mus. Dir./Rehearsal Accompanist/Conductor
Misc. Musical Theater – Several
2013- Barrington HS, RI- La Cage Aux Folles
2013- New Bedford Voc. Tech, MA- Annie
2012- New Bedford Voc. Tech, MA- Gypsy
2012- Taber Academy, MA- How to Succeed...
2010- Fall River Little Theater- Beauty and the Beast
2010- Marquee Theater Production, Swansea, Ma- Peter Pan
1992- RI Premiere- The Smart Set, music by Enrico Garzilli
1992- 1990- Kingston, RI- Fantasyworks Childrens Theater- Oklahoma,
The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie
1988- Marquee, Tampa, FL. - Lil Abner, Dir. by original Abner, Peter Palmer 1987- Fort Lauderdale Players, FL. Bye Bye Birdie starring Virginia Mayo
02/1994 to
06/1997
Music Teacher
Mount Vernon HS – Alexandria, VA
Taught Chorus, Piano, Developed A Capella Singing group Madrigal Singers
My teaching style varies from student to student, due to personality traits, skill-level, and overall goals. I use a variety of methods dealing with note-reading, theory, and technique. I always deliver with enthusiasm and energy to keep students engaged throughout the process. Flexible in meeting your goals and needs. I have a passion for teaching and patient. I can inspire and motivate you to be a great musician whether you are interested in it as a hobby or professional.
Flexible. I have many lessons I can send you or teach you with books you purchase. Variety of options on approach depending on your needs.