Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Lecturer in Voice and Coordinator of the Voice Area, 2021 - present

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut Instructor of Voice, 2019 - 2022

Instructor of Voice (Private Lessons), 2011 - 2019

 
Founding Member and Artistic Advisor of the Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble

2019 - present

-  Founding member soprano of one-voice-per-part vocal octet, highlighting the artistic excellence of singers from diverse races and nationalities, within the framework of early music and new music.

-  Work closely as mentors and performing artists with schools and arts organizations, especially lifting up communities with students of color to show that success comes in all shades.

-  Facilitate meaningful conversations with audiences and students about diversity and representation in the arts.

-  Provide support and advice to the Artistic Director with day-to-day operations, long-term decisions, and creation of 501(c)(3) non-profit status

Director of Music, University Church at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut Annually from May through August, 2010 - present

-  Conduct and lead choral anthems, hymns, and service music appropriate for Sunday worship.

-  Play piano and organ as needed in worship services, to supplement or substitute for church organist.

-  Meet weekly and work closely with Yale University Church pastors, liturgical assistants, and lay worship leaders

to create an inclusive, diverse worship experience, drawing on many international and ecumenical traditions.

Director of Music, First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, Urbana, Illinois August 2004 - July 2009

-  Conduct and lead the church’s adult Sanctuary Choir as well as Youth Choir in choral anthems, hymns, and

service music appropriate for Sunday worship.

-  Creation and Artistic Direction of the church’s 150th Anniversary concert series.

-  Conduct major masterworks with full choir and orchestra several times a year, for Special Music Sundays.

-  Play piano, organ, and harpsichord as needed in worship services, to supplement or substitute for church organist.

-  Conduct church’s Handbell Ensemble

-  Arrange for acquisition and building of brand-new harpsichord as a capital gift to the church.

-  Oversee the church’s instrument collection and musical library, updating and adding as needed.

Choir Director, Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins, West Virginia August 1997-July 1999

-  Conduct and lead the church’s adult Sanctuary Choir in choral anthems, hymns, and service music appropriate for

Sunday worship.

-  Play piano and organ as needed in worship services, to supplement or substitute for church organist.

Harvard University, 2016

Christoph Wolff Visiting Performer at the Harvard University Department of Music, to present public masterclasses for students at Harvard University, and sing lecture recital programs of Jewish Baroque Music in the Venetian Ghetto, with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.

Yale University, 2009-2011

The Phyllis Curtin Career Entry Prize, to assist in launching the career of a graduating voice student who demonstrates exceptional talent as an artist and promise for a professional career.
The Margot Fassler Prize in the Performance of Sacred Music, to a graduating student demonstrating a consistently exceptional level of performance.
Institute of Sacred Music Director’s Prize, awarded by faculty vote for the best academic final thesis presentation. Institute of Sacred Music Student’s Choice for Best Colloquium Prize, awarded by student vote for the best academic final thesis presentation.
The Horatio Parker Memorial Prize, to a returning student selected by the faculty as best fulfilling Dean Parker’s lofty musical ideals.

Carmel Bach Festival Young Artist Fellowship, 2006

One SATB quartet selected each year from hundreds of international applications, featuring young artists in several performances and masterclasses, exploring all aspects of performing Baroque vocal music, including vocal technique, musical style, foreign language skills, and artistic communication.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999-2001

School of Music Graduate Fellowship, awarded as a teaching assistantship and all-expenses paid graduate degree.

West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1996-1999

Dean’s Scholarship, awarded each semester for academic excellence.
Marie Boette Organ Scholarship, awarded for demonstrated interest and encouragement of an organ student. Music Department Scholarship, awarded for consistently demonstrated musical excellence.

All-India Piano Competition, Intermediate Division, 2nd Prize, 1993

National Piano competition with several rounds adjudicated by an international jury panel. PIANO SKILLS:

- Intermediate level. Vast experience accompanying students in recitals. Excellent continuo/ figured bass skills.