Director Of Choral Activities

• Jun 2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

Instructor for MUS 460 Music in Secondary Schools (sabbatical replacement for Dr. Ryan Board) Instructor for MUS 460 Music in Secondary Schools (sabbatical replacement for Dr. Ryan Board)

Music Director of Torrance Civic Chorale

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

The Torrance Civic Chorale has provided the South Bay with exceptional choral music, instruction and public performances since 1961; and consistently runs with upwards of 80 members. The Chorale performs twice a year at the James Armstrong Theater, located in the heart of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. In addition, the Chorale performs at various community and civic gatherings throughout the year. Under general supervision, the Chorale Director is responsible for selecting… Show more The Torrance Civic Chorale has provided the South Bay with exceptional choral music, instruction and public performances since 1961; and consistently runs with upwards of 80 members. The Chorale performs twice a year at the James Armstrong Theater, located in the heart of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. In addition, the Chorale performs at various community and civic gatherings throughout the year. Under general supervision, the Chorale Director is responsible for selecting, preparing and conducting repertoire for the Chorale's concerts in the spring and late fall (mid-December) of each year. The Director, additionally, has pedagogical and administrative roles to fulfill. The Director, will be responsible for teaching healthy vocal techniques and methods; coaching and assisting the chorale members to improve as vocalists through the rehearsal process. The administration aspect involves preparation and planning of each class meeting to insure that the Chorale remains on track for the planned concerts. Additionally it relates to the numerous elements that must be coordinated to actually present each concert; from directing the accompanist, working with the existing Torrance Chorale Friends (TCF) board on concert and Front-of-House logistics, procuring all requisite music and licensing for concerts, submitting information for publicity and printing, managing program budget as set by Cultural Services Division, and more. Show less The Torrance Civic Chorale has provided the South Bay with exceptional choral music, instruction and public performances since 1961; and consistently runs with upwards of 80 members. The Chorale performs twice a year at the James Armstrong Theater, located in the heart of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. In addition, the Chorale performs at various community and civic gatherings throughout the year. Under general supervision, the Chorale Director is responsible for selecting… Show more The Torrance Civic Chorale has provided the South Bay with exceptional choral music, instruction and public performances since 1961; and consistently runs with upwards of 80 members. The Chorale performs twice a year at the James Armstrong Theater, located in the heart of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. In addition, the Chorale performs at various community and civic gatherings throughout the year. Under general supervision, the Chorale Director is responsible for selecting, preparing and conducting repertoire for the Chorale's concerts in the spring and late fall (mid-December) of each year. The Director, additionally, has pedagogical and administrative roles to fulfill. The Director, will be responsible for teaching healthy vocal techniques and methods; coaching and assisting the chorale members to improve as vocalists through the rehearsal process. The administration aspect involves preparation and planning of each class meeting to insure that the Chorale remains on track for the planned concerts. Additionally it relates to the numerous elements that must be coordinated to actually present each concert; from directing the accompanist, working with the existing Torrance Chorale Friends (TCF) board on concert and Front-of-House logistics, procuring all requisite music and licensing for concerts, submitting information for publicity and printing, managing program budget as set by Cultural Services Division, and more. Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2015 - May 2018

Instructor, Introduction to Choral Conducting (MUCD 340) Associate Conductor, USC Oriana Women's Choir Coordinator, USC Choral Leadership Workshop & Festivals Instructor, Introduction to Choral Conducting (MUCD 340) Associate Conductor, USC Oriana Women's Choir Coordinator, USC Choral Leadership Workshop & Festivals

Artistic Director

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

Responsible for all music and artistic development aspects, including mentoring of Assistant Conductor. Recruited Board of Directors and established organization’s non-profit status. Responsible for all music and artistic development aspects, including mentoring of Assistant Conductor. Recruited Board of Directors and established organization’s non-profit status.

Administrative Assistant

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2015

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

Assistant Conductor

• Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

Responsible for teaching and performing 1-2 selections per concert, leading sectional and tutti rehearsals, and performing all choral librarian duties. Responsible for teaching and performing 1-2 selections per concert, leading sectional and tutti rehearsals, and performing all choral librarian duties.

Interim Professor of Music

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

Director of Women's Chamber Choir and Concert Choir Director of Women's Chamber Choir and Concert Choir

Conductor, All-City Children's Choir

• Jun 2011 - May 2013

Co-conductor

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

Conductor, Children's Choir

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Conductor, Children's Choir

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

Conductor, Children's Choir

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2009