EDUCATION
- Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, N.J.
- Masters of Music in Voice Pedagogy and Performance
..(Pedagogy track) Graduated in May, 2003
- Rubin Academy of Music, Tel Aviv University, Israel
- Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance – 1982
- Haifa University, Haifa, Israel
- Bachelor in English Language and Literature – 1973
Voice Literature and Pedagogy Teachers:
Dr. Scott Mc’coy – Voice Science
Mr. Marvin Keenze – Graduate Pedagogy Methods and Practicum
Margarett Cusak – Opera Literature
Lindsay Christiansen – Voice Literature
Dr. Stephen Young – Theory
Past Voice Teachers:
Elizabeth Swartzkopf, (2 years)
Nathania Dovrath
Joanna Levy
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Monmouth University - Adjunct professor of voice, Music & Theater Department (2003 - Present)
- Muhlenberg College - Adjunct professor of voice - (2004 - Present)................
- Private Voice Studio: -
1994-Present Cherry Hill, NJ (Mostly High School age 14-19)
Mostly preparation
...for auditions and competitions for college acceptance. Many are currently pursuing singing careers.
...“Maintenance” of voice on the threshold of careers.
- The “Music Garden” music school: 2003-2006 Cherry Hill N.J. Established the voice department at the “Music Garden” music school.
...Teaching teens and adults, classical and non-classical genres.
- Voice Teacher: 1992-1994 Irvine Conservatory of Music, CA (Mainly high school age students)
- Pacific School of Music: 1992-1994 Costa Mesa, CA High school age students in preparation for college auditions
...Some serious adult students, post college, young professionals.
- The “Jerusalem Oratorio Choir”: (Affiliated with the Israeli Broadcasting authority, Jerusalem, Israel.) 1985-1992
- Established the tutoring program of the members of The “Ma’ayan Choir”: (The official choir of the city of Tel-Aviv, Israel)
...1985-1990.
Head coach and teacher of The “Ma’ayan Choir”
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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Operatic Experience
Donizetti – Elena – Marino Faliero
U.S. Premier-Opera Camerata of Washington; 1998
Arrieta – Marina – (Opera/Zarzuela)
U.S. Premier-Opera Camerata of Washington; 1997
Rossini - Elcia – Mosè in Egitto
Opera Camerata of Washington; 1996
Tchaikovsky – Tatiana – Eugene Onegin
Opera International – 1995
Puccini – Mimi – La Boheme
Trinity Church, “Opera at Noon” Series, NYC; 1994
Bizet – Micaela – Carmen
Jerusalem Symphony Opera Orchestra; 1987
Mozart – Fiordilidgi – Cosi fan Tutte
Israel National Opera; 1987
Verdi – Violetta – La Traviata
New Israeli Opera; 1986
Menotti – Lucy – The Telephone
Israeli Television Broadcast – 1986
Donizetti – Norina – Don Pasquale
Israel National Opera; 1983
Ulman – The Girl – Der Kaiser Von Atlantis
Tel Aviv Chamber Orchestra; 1981 |
Concert Experience
Mendelssohn’s Symphony no.2 – Song of Praise (Lobgesang
Haifa Symphony; 1990
Cardiff Singer of the World Concert
Welsh National Opera Orchestra; 1989, BBC Broadcast over 10 European Countries
All Verdi Evening – Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and Chorale 1988
Carmina Burana (C. Orff) - Beer-Sheba Sinfonietta 1987
Mozart’s “Regina Coeli” – Tel Aviv Chamber Orchestra 1982 |
Recitals/Chamber Music
Sing For Survival: "From Holocaust to Hope"
Various concerts throughoutv the US from 1993 - Present
“The Depth of the Russian Soul” – Russian Romances, August
2002, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel
All Grieg Recital – Oslo, Norway 2002
“Vocal Jewels from Israel” – Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, NY, NY 1998
“One Woman’s Journey” – Academy of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1997
Art Song Recital – Glendale Library, CA 1993
Art Song Recital – Beverly Hills Library, CA 1992
“An Evening of Love and Romance” – Orange Coast College, CA 1992
Art Song Recital – Los Angeles Philharmonic Society, CA 1992
Several Recital Programs – Israeli Radio Live Broadcast, 1989
Holocaust-Theresienstadt Composers Recital – Israeli Radio Live Broadcast 1989
Chopin Recital – Ein Karen Festival, Jerusalem, 1987 |
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CONDUCTORS AND DIRECTORS:
Roger Norington; David Robertson, Richard Armstrong, Arthur Fagen, Uri Segal, Mendi Rodan, Shalom Ronli-Riklis and others.
Jacobo Kaufman, Charles Hamilton, Mignon Dunn, Janet Bookspan. |
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PUBLICATIONS
Unpublished Thesis: Vocal Pedagogy Master Project
The Formants of Russian Vowels and their pronunciation by non Russian Speakers |
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RECORDINGS
“Vocal Jewels from Israel”
A CD of contemporary Israeli Art Songs. Released by “Centaur
Records” CRC 2324 © 1998; pianist Louis Menendez |
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MASTER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND CONVENTIONS:
- Israeli Vocal Institute – I.V.I 1985-1989 (each Summer for 2 months)
- Santa Barbara Vocal Institute, 1992
- International School of Performing Arts, NJ 1993
- NATS Conventions: Princeton, June 1996
- NATS Conventions: Philadelphia, July 2000
- NATS Conventions: Helsinki, Finland 2002
- NATS Conventions: Vancouver, Canada, 2005
- NATS Conventions: Minneapolis, 2006
- “Teaching Men to Sing” workshop, Indiana University, June 2007
- "Teaching Sopranos" Indiana University, June 2008
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COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS
- Cardiff Singer of the World Competition (Israeli representative)
- Edis de phillp Award for Young Singers, presented by Placido Domingo
- America-Israel Cultural Foundation Grant
- Opera Guild of Southern California (Finalist)
- (Graduated with Honours from Westminster Choir College)
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MEMBERSHIPS
- NATS – Active Member since 1998
- Member of the Holocaust music research committee
- College Music Society
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LANGUAGES
Fluent in Russian, Polish, Hebrew, German;Proficient in French and Italian |
Some of my Successful Students
Lauren Levy, Soprano – Studied with me for 4 years, currently working on her masters degree in vocal performance,
University of Miami, in persuit of an operatic career.
Brian de Silva, Counter-tenor – Studied with me for 3 years. Currently studies at the Curtis Institute, Philadelphia,PA.
Bridgette Adams – Studied with me for 3 years. Was accepted to the UCLA Voice Program.
George Platis - Studied with me for 4 years. He is a sought after Equity actor/singer, especially in the genre of Musical Theater.
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Students' Reactions
- Thank you for being the driving force to make my recital a memory to cherish...The highlight of my week has always been my lesson... An honor to work with such a talented teacher as you are.
............................................................................................................................................................................Antonia Rosenberger
- I just want to take this moment to thank you for all you have done. Your faith in me has pushed me to become a better performer, and your guidance has helped me to acheive so much... You have given me the tools I need to continue on, and that is the best gift.
..................................................................................................................................................................... ..................George Platis
- You have been an amazing teacher and my musical inspiration. You make me strive to be a better artist...I have so enjoyed the time we've spent together.
.......................................................................................................................................................................................Monica Green
- You are by far the greatest teacher I've ever had... It has been a priviledge to be under your guidance...Thank you for helping me to get one step closer in fulfilling my dream.
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