Education Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana 2009 Doctor of Music in Music Literature and Performance Major: Voice Minor: Stage Direction Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia 1995 Master of Music Major: Vocal Performance Emory University Atlanta, Georgia 1992 Bachelor of Arts Majors: Psychology and Liberal Studies Teaching Experience Instructor Atlanta Institute of Music and Media, Duluth, GA 2016-present Sociology of Popular Music Survey of World Music Affiliate Artist Oglethorpe University, Brookhaven, GA 2016-present Teach Applied Voice Lessons to Undergraduates Teach Music and Culture Vocal Coach & Instructor The Paideia School, Atlanta, GA 2010-present Teach choral music, solo music, and vocal technique Private Voice Instructor Atlanta, GA 1995-present Teach fundamentals of singing and musicianship to students of all ages Direct Master Classes and Group Voice Class upon request Voice Instructor   Atlanta International School, Atlanta, GA The Galloway School, Atlanta, GA The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA 2010-2018 2017-2018 2012-2016 Teach fundamentals of singing and musicianship Adjunct Faculty University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL Spring 2015 Teach fundamentals of singing and musicianship to undergraduate music majors. Director of Choristers St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Alpharetta, GA 2011-2013 Teach choral and solo music and vocal technique to students ages 14-18. Schola Choristers Vocal Coach Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA 2009-2011 Teach choral music, vocal technique, and music fundaments to choristers ages 7-17 Nurture children’s understanding of and relationship with God through music Adjunct Faculty Clayton College and State University, Morrow, GA Spring 2002 Studio voice instruction for music majors Directed weekly master classes Participated in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department. Attended department, division, and College meetings as required. Supported the integrity of curricula, encouraged student success, and promoted the mission of the department and College. Visiting Artist Atlanta Opera Studio, Atlanta, GA Nov 2001 Conducted Opera Workshop under auspices of Atlanta Opera's education initiative Assisted in the staging of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore Visiting Artist MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL Nov 2000 Presented a voice master class Observed voice lessons and participated in the assessment of student learning outcomes Performed as soloist for the MacMurray College Concert Choir's annual fall concert Adjunct Faculty Brevard College, Brevard, NC Spring 1999 Studio voice instruction for music majors Co-directed opera workshop Participated in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department Attended department, division, and College meetings as required Participated in recruitment auditions as well as a faculty search Technical Experience Clinician, GISA All-Select Middle School Chorus Brewton-Parker College 2017 Voice Coach to Jennifer Lawrence Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2014 Stage Director, Noye's Fludde Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, GA 2002 Stage Director, The Fantasticks Bloomington Music Works 2001 Stage Manager, The Pirates of Penzance Bloomington Music Works 2000 Stage Manager, Mavra and The Boar IU Studio Opera 1999 Assistane Stage Manager, Vanessa IU Opera Theater 1999 Vocal Direction, Into the Woods Newton County High School 1993 Vocal Direction, God Bless You Mr. Rosewater Ad Hoc Productions 1992 Music Direction, Into the Woods Ad Hoc Productions 1992 Vocal Direction, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Theater Emory / Ad Hoc 1992 Honors and Scholarships Pi Kappa Lambda, Eta Epsilon Chapter. Elected to Membership in 1995 Regent's Opportunity Scholarship Recipient, Georgia State University, 1993-1994 Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society. Emory University, 1992 Miriam Boykin Scholarship Recipient, Emory University, 1989-1992 Professional Memberships Association of Music Personnel in Public Radio College Music Society National Association of Teachers of Singing Opera America Public Radio Exchange Professional Training Teachers Patricia Wise, Betty Boone, Mac Morgan Coaches Lisa Saffer, D'Anna Fortunato, Shuichi Umeyama, Louisa Panou-Takahashi, Walter Huff Directors Drew Minter, Nigel North, James Middleton, Scott Parry, Louisa Panou-Takahashi, Dwight Coleman Conductors Robert Shaw, Yoel Levi, Alfred Calabrese, Andrew Lawrence-King, Paul Hillier, Nigel North, Stanley Ritchie, Ivars Taurins, Stefano Vignati, Robert Gehrenbeck, Jonathan Ng, Phillip Cheah, Christine Howlett, Matthew Guard Master Classes Audrey Luna, Ann Monoyios, Rufus Müller, Julianne Baird, Richard Miller, Catherine Malfitano, Patricia Wise, Richard Alderson, William Fred Scott, American Bach Soloists, Florence Kopleff, Nancy Maultsby, Valerie Walters Workshops Songfest, June 2012 Vocal Pedagogy Workshop, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, June 2010 Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, June 2009 Amherst Early Music, July 2005 Vocal Performance and Teaching Workshop conducted by Richard Miller, June 2000 Competitions Chimay Baroque Singing Competition Semifinalist, Chimay, Belgium 2000 Mozarteum Competition Finalist, The Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta 1994 Discography Of Cord and Cassia Wood, with Nicolas Deuson, Guitar   2014 Christmas Concertos and Cantatas, New Trinity Baroque* Edition Lilac 2012 Requiem, Brahms, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Telarc 2008 Praise to the Lord, Cathedral Choir of St. Philip (Featured Soloist) Cathedral of St. Philip 2007 Ainadamar, Osvaldo Golijov,Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Telarc 2006 Thou Ever Blessed Morn, Cathedral Choirs of St. Philip, Atlanta (Featured Soloist) Cathedral of St. Philip 2004 Requiem, Berlioz, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Telarc 2004 Symphony No. 9, Beethoven, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Telarc 2003 A Sea Symphony, Vaughan Williams, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Telarc 2002 I am the True Vine, Arvo Pärt, Pro Arte Singers Harmonia Mundi 2000 Carols from the Old and New Worlds II, Pro Arte Singers (Uncredited Soloist) Harmonia Mundi 1998 Requiem, Mozart, Atlanta Opera Orchestra and Chorus ACA Digital 1998 Angels on High, Robert Shaw Chamber Singers Telarc 1997 The Planets, Holst, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Telarc 1997 Magnifical and Mighty, The Britten Choir ACA Digital 1996 Elijah, Mendelssohn, ASO and Chorus Telarc 1995 Daphnis and Chloé, Ravel, ASO and Chorus Telarc 1995 Stabat Mater, Szymanowski and Poulenc, ASO and Chorus Telarc 1994 A Concert Tribute to Olivier Messiaen, Emory University, The Britten Choir ACA Digital 1993 Grand and Glorius: Great Operatic Choruses, ASO and Chorus Telarc 1993 Areas of Research Song Literature "The Agony and the Pity: Owen, Sassoon, Graves and Musical Settings of their War Poetry" "The air de cour as a Metaphor for Musical Absolutism in the Court of Louis XIV" "The Dialectic of Schumann Interpretation: Eric Sams versus Richard Miller" "Harris, Thomson, and Copland: Finding an American Voice" "Richard Wagner, France and His French Songs" Vocal Pedagogy "General Vocal Pedagogy Knowledge: A Pre-test for an Undergraduate Vocal Pedagogy Class" "Singing a Well-Supported Belt Voice by Incorporating Bel canto Techniques" "Menstruation and Singers" "Vocal Pedagogy: Theory and Practice, A Handbook for an Upper-level Undergraduate Course" "Why Countertenor? Why Not?"