Education:
Completed 3 years as a Music Major at the University of Utah
Studied voice with Betty Jeanne Chipman and Noemi Lugo at the U of U and Melanie Gunderson before college
Studied violin with Margaret Cline at the U of U; studied with Melba Lindsay Burton for 10 years
Studied piano with Hazel Sanders and Leona Omer
Studied 2 full years of music theory at the University of Utah
Studied conducting at the U of U and in numerous music workshops
Studied guitar (Elaine Stratford [former BYU professor] curriculum which I teach) with Kennion Jolley
Experience:
Taught hundreds of children ages 4-8 years, a pre-music course--"Minimusic"--for 12 years - still teaching it during summer camps!
Taught group vocal classes to hundreds of children and adults for over 20 years.
Directed school, church and community choirs and musical events, including Messiah Sing-ins, programs, plays, etc.
Former Music Curriculum Specialist for Canyons District, writing Brain Booster Music Lessons for elementary schools in the district
Middle school orchestra volunteer, mentoring students and directing sectional rehearsals
Sang with the U of U A Cappella Choir for 3 years and with the Utah Symphony Chorus for over 15 years
Currently:
Member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for the past 9 years, singing in the Alto 1 section
Teach over 70 students in elementary orchestras at 2 schools in the Canyons School District
Teach week-long summer camps in Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar and Minimusic
Teach (usually) Fall 12-week Group Vocal class and Spring 12-week Beginning Guitar class or vice versa ;)
Teach private voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano (daytime only for piano) lessons to 25+ students
Volunteer tutor with strings and voice students at a local middle school
Completed 3 years as a Music Major at the University of Utah
Studied voice with Betty Jeanne Chipman and Noemi Lugo at the U of U and Melanie Gunderson before college
Studied violin with Margaret Cline at the U of U; studied with Melba Lindsay Burton for 10 years
Studied piano with Hazel Sanders and Leona Omer
Studied 2 full years of music theory at the University of Utah
Studied conducting at the U of U and in numerous music workshops
Studied guitar (Elaine Stratford [former BYU professor] curriculum which I teach) with Kennion Jolley
Experience:
Taught hundreds of children ages 4-8 years, a pre-music course--"Minimusic"--for 12 years - still teaching it during summer camps!
Taught group vocal classes to hundreds of children and adults for over 20 years.
Directed school, church and community choirs and musical events, including Messiah Sing-ins, programs, plays, etc.
Former Music Curriculum Specialist for Canyons District, writing Brain Booster Music Lessons for elementary schools in the district
Middle school orchestra volunteer, mentoring students and directing sectional rehearsals
Sang with the U of U A Cappella Choir for 3 years and with the Utah Symphony Chorus for over 15 years
Currently:
Member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for the past 9 years, singing in the Alto 1 section
Teach over 70 students in elementary orchestras at 2 schools in the Canyons School District
Teach week-long summer camps in Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar and Minimusic
Teach (usually) Fall 12-week Group Vocal class and Spring 12-week Beginning Guitar class or vice versa ;)
Teach private voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano (daytime only for piano) lessons to 25+ students
Volunteer tutor with strings and voice students at a local middle school