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Education
PGDip in Vocal Performance w/ Distinction, Royal College of Music , London – July, 2004
Mmus in Vocal Performance w/ Distinction, Longy School of Music , MA – May, 2001
Bmus in Vocal Performance, Western Washington University , WA – June, 1998
Teachers : Elisabeth Phinney, Elizabeth Robson (London), Anna Gabrieli, Felicia Dobbs, Virginia Hunter, Marcia Baldwin
Coaches : Barbara Schlick, Emma Kirkby, Sondra Kelly, Christopher Middleton, Stephen Wilder, Michael Beattie, Brian Moll, Waymin Chin
Opera Roles - Full
- Humperdink, Hansel and Gretel "Sandman", 2008
- Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants "La Poesie" and "La Paix", 2008
- Case, The Prioress's Tale "Christian Woman" - PREMIERE January 2008, upcoming - 2009
- Lully, Psyche "Nymphe de L'Acheron" 2007
- Cover for "Aglaure" and "Nymphe"
- Campra, L’Europe Galante "Venus" 2006
- Handel, Acis and Galatea “Galatea” 2004
- Verdi, La Traviata “Annina” 2003
- Bizet, Carmen “Frasquita” 2002
- G&S, Yeoman of the Guard “Elsie” and “Kate” 1998
- Floyd, Susannah “Mrs. Gleaton” 1998
- Mozart, Impresario “ Miss. Silberklang” 1997
Opera Roles - Partial
- Gay, Beggar's Opera "Polly Peachum" 2006
- Chabrier, L'etoile "Zinnia/Ensemble" 2006
- Blow, Venus and Adonis "Venus" 2005
- Landi, Orfeo "Euretti I" 2005
- Monteverdi, L'Orfeo "La Musica" 2005
- Purcell, Fairy Queen "Night" 2005
- Pergolesi, La Serva Padrona "Serpina" 2005
- Britten, Turn of the Screw “Flora” 2004
- Handel, Orlando “Dorinda” 2004
- Purcell, Fairy Queen “Mystery” & “Spring” 2001
- Mozart, Magic Flute “Pamina” and “Queen of the Night” 1997
- Ensemble Roles not listed but available upon request
Oratorio - Soprano Soloist
- J.S. Bach, Christmas Oratorio
- J.S. Bach, Cantata No. 4
- J.S. Bach, Cantata No. 98
- J.S. Bach , Cantata No. 51
- J.S. Bach, B Minor Mass
- J.S. Bach, Magnificat
- Buxtehude, Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr
- Buxtehude, Jesu Meine Freude
- Finzi, In Terra Pax
- Handel, Messiah
- Handel, Laudate Pueri
- Handel, Solomon
- Haydn, Harmoniemesse
- Haydn, Paukenmesse
- Haydn, Missa Cellensis
- Mattheson, Magnificat ~Premiere~
- Mozart, Vesperae di Domenica
- Mozart, Coronation Mass
- Mozart, Requiem
- Orff, Carmina Burana
- Pergolesi, Stabat Mater
- Rutter, Requiem
- Schubert, Mass in G
- Schütz, Christmas Story
- Schütz, Musikalische Exequien
- Stravinsky, Cantata
- Vivaldi , Gloria
- Zelenka, Magnificat in D
Chamber Music/Concert Work
- "Crossing the Channel" - Purcell, Handel, Poulenc, & Britten - Featured alumni recitalist to benefit
the Virginia Hunter Scholarship Fund, Western Washington University - 2007
- Shakarian, Bone Island Suite (for soprano and orchestra) ~Premiere~ 2006
- Shakarian, A Christmas Carol ~Premiere~ 2005
- Mattheson, "Die Keusche Liebe" Serenata, BEMF Orchestra Concert ~Premiere~ 2005
- Purcell, Arne and Luzzasachi, Vox Consort Chamber Concert 2005
- Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel, Poulenc, & Strauss Recital 2004
- Poulenc, Various Songs for RCM Chamber Concerts 2004
- Faure, La Bonne Chanson with Chagall String Quartet 2003
- H. Gilligan, Shakespeare Sonnets (duets) ~Premiere~ 2003
- B. Sheng, Three Chinese Love Songs 2002,2001
- H. Gilligan, Deliveries Only & B.J. Mark, The Snowglobe ~Premieres~ 2001
- V. Aghababian, Songs of Self 2001
- L. Ku, Like Seeing Fallen Brightly Away ~Premiere~ 2001
- Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 2000
- M. Anthony Turnage, Her Anxiety 2000
- J. Fitz Rogers, Last Words 2000
- I. Chin, Akrostichon-Wortspiel 1998
- S. Bassingthwaite, Somewhere I Have Never Traveled ~Premiere~ 1998
Opening week at Benaroya Hall with Contemp. Composers and Players
- Stravinsky, Pribaoutki 1998
Special Programs and Festivals
- Weill Institute of Music Professional Training Workshops, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
- Ton Koopman Workshop: Handel Choral Works for Singers, February 2008
- Handel in Italy, Cambridge, England, August 2007 - Cambridge Early Music Schools
- Soprano soloist and ensemble member, Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman and Philip Thorby, directors
- Amherst Early Music Festival, Connecticut, July 2006
- "Venus" in Campra's L'Europe Galante, Drew Minter and Andrew Lawrence King, directors
- Accademia D'Amore Workshop and Performance of Early Opera, Seattle, August 15-20, 2005
- With Stephen Stubbs, Maxine Eilander, Nancy Zylstra, Ingrid Matthews and George Shangrow
- SONGFEST Professional Singer Program, Malibu , California , June 5-17, 2003
- With Martin Katz, Graham Johnson, John Hall, Craig Smith, John Harbison and D'anna Fortunato
- Foliage Art Song Festival and Recital , Vermont Opera Theater – October 4, 5&6, 2002
- With Dalton Baldwin and Lorraine Nubar
- Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies, Aldeburgh , England – Sept. 2001
- Bach and Purcell Program with Michael Chance, Ruth Drucker & Lawrence Cummings
- Boston University Tanglewood Institute – 1993
Awards, Grants and Scholarships
- Winner of the The Giorgio Cini Foundation scholarship(one of two singers chosen) for the
Egida Sartori and Laura Alvini’ Early Music Seminars in Venice, Italy - May, 2008
- Recipient of a grant from the Anna Soskenko Assist Trust for performing artists - October, 2007
- Recipient of the Astral Career Grant, National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts - June, 2005
- 1st Prize Winner, International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition, Winners Recital -
Carnegie Hall Debut with Leslie Kwan, Harpsichordist (Duo Bella) -- May, 2005
- 1st Place Winner of the New England Regional NATSAA Competition &
- National 2004 Semi-finalist Winner of $1000
- Mary Levine Grant for Performing Artists – Awarded $2000 for Britten-Pears School 2001
- Patricia Sherman Award for Musical Excellence – Awarded by Longy Faculty 2001
- Winner of the Longy School of Music Honors Competition 2001
- Longy School of Music Audition Scholarship 2000 – 2001
- Second Place Prize Winner in Seattle Civic Opera Competition 1997
Recent Church and Choral Work
- Soprano Soloist and Section Leader, Marsh Chapel Choir, Boston, MA 2001-2003, present
- Soprano Soloist and Section Leader, Old North Church, Marblehead, MA 2004 -2008
- Soprano Section Leader at various churches in London, England 2003-2004
- Soprano Secton leader at Trinity Church, Boston, MA, Summer of 2002
- Chorus roster of Handel and Haydn Society
- Chorus roster of Boston Baroque
- Chorus roster of Boston Secession
- Chorus roster of Schola Cantorum of Boston
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