Beth S., Voice Teacher, Boston
(339) 368-6363
About Me:
I love creating an individual education plan that works for each respective student. I understand that different students have different things they want to accomplish, and I like helping each student reach their individual goals. I enjoy creating a well-rounded teaching environment where we focus not only on our instrument of study, but also on music theory, music history, pedagogy, and music technology.
Styles:
Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Classical Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Winchester,Woburn,Lexington, Lynnfield, Middleton, Andover,
Major Influences:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ned Rorem, Stephen Sondheim, Samuel Barber,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne Sofie von Otter, Leontyne Price
To inquire about Voice lessons with Beth, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (339) 368-6363.
Beth also teaches piano up to an advanced level and cello up to an advanced level.
Experience:
- Private Voice, Cello, and Piano Studio [2001 - Present]
- Private Voice Teacher at the Music Conservatory of Texas [2004 - 2006]
- Private Piano, Cello, Violin, and Voice Teacher at the Music Academy of Denton [2006 - 2007]
- Orpheus Chamber Singers: Mezzo-Soprano [2005 - 2007]
- Texas Choral Artists: Mezzo-Soprano [2006 - 2007]
- Founder of Special Education Program at Music Academy of Denton [2007 - 2007]
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (BM), University of North Texas [2007]
Studied With:
- Stephen F. Austin [2003 - 2007]
- Roberta Manion [2001 - 2003]
- Julie Kae Sigars [1998 - 2003]
- Kristine Anderson [1995 - 1999]
Awards:
- NATS Finalist: College Level - National Association of Teachers of Singing [2005]
Recent Performances:
- Bach Mass in B Minor with Texas Choral Artists/Fort Worth Early Music: Alto Soloist [October, 2007]
- UNT Opera Theatre: Beatrice and Benedict: Beatrice [September, 2007]
- Rachmaninoff Vespers: Alto Section Leader, University of North Texas Grand Chorus [May, 2007]
- Solo Recital: Featuring that works of Bach, Mozart, Poulenc, and Barber, [March, 2007]
- UNT Opera Theatre: Marriage of Figaro: Marcellina [August, 2006]
Discography:
- North Texas Chamber Choir - "GIA Recordings" [2007]
Scholarships:
- Bridenthal Memorial Choral Scholarship [2006 - 2007]
- Bill and Margot Winspear Endowment Choral Scholarship [2005 - 2006]
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