Resources: Voice Teachers

September 1, 2010

VOICE FACULTY AND NATS MEMBERS
VOICE TEACHERS

VOICE FACULTY AND NATS MEMBERS

FRAN COLEMAN, soprano

Studio Locations: Midlothian (suburb of Richmond), VA.
Degrees: BM in Vocal performance from Virginia Commonwealth University; BM in Music Education from Longwood University; MM in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory; currently working on DMA in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory.
Teaching voice since 2006.
Memberships: NATS since 2010.
Teaches all genres of music and all ages.
Detailed information (availablility, fees, policies, etc.) found on the website.
References: Charlotte Aiosa: caiosa@su.edu; Sue Boyd sboyd@su.edu;
Doug Brown dbrown@union-psce.edu
Contact information for Fran Coleman: Cell: (804) 387 - 5937
www.songbirdsstudiollc.com; http://sites.google.com/site/francolemancoloratura

CHRIS DUDLEY, countertenor: Studio Locations: St. Paul's Episcopal-K St. (DC) or Ellicott City (MD).
Degrees: BA in Music from the University of East Anglia, England.
MM in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.
Teaching voice since 1997.
Memberships: NATS
Teaches all genres of music and all ages.
Detailed information (availablility, fees, policies, etc.) found on the website.
References: Mark Dwyer, Music Director at The Church of the Advent, dwyer@theadvent.org (617) 523-2377 X 41; Stephanie Cabell (alto). (703) 725-7619. Contact information for Chris Dudley: Cell: (202) 297-3047
http://www.dudleyvocalstudio.com lessons@dudleyvocalstudio.com
DR. JACQUELINE EKSTROM, soprano: Studio: Alexandria, VA
Teaching since 1994.
Memberships: NATS, College Music Society
Degrees: DMA in Vocal Performance - Catholic University of America
M.A. and B.A in Voice - Pensacola Christian College
B.S. in Elementary Education - Pensacola Christian College
Phone: 703-781-4427
dekstrom@juno.com
CATE FRAZIER-NEELY, soprano: Studio: Fulltime, private voice studio in Silver Spring, Maryland
Faculty: Artist/Faculty, The Smithsonian Resident Associates, Wash., DC
Founder, The Washington Vocal Consortium
(Most recent workshop, Fall, 2008, was for The Cathedral Choral Society.)
Former Faculty: The Levine School of Music, American University and
Northern Virginia Community College-Alexandria, VA
Member: NATS (Former President of MD/DC Chapter)
Teaching since: 1980
Education: Certification: Somatic Voice Work: The Lovetri Method
M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Maryland, College
Park
B.M., Vocal Performance, Minor in Keyboard Accompanying, The
College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio
Professional Experience: Please see teaching, performing, conducting and
composing experience at www.washvocal.com/cate-frazer-neely/index.html
I specialize in the vocal rehabilitation of singers and voice users.
Clients include members of the Broadway touring cast of The Color Purple,
voice-over artists in DC and Nashville, TN and classical singers
post-academia.
Email: catefn@gmail.com
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DR. AURELIUS GORI, baritone: Studio: Gori Voice Studios, LLC , Kensington MD
Faculty: Washington Conservatory of Music, Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria
Member NATS
Teaching since 1985
Education: BM, MM and DMA in Voice, University of Maryland at College Park; Fulbright Scholar, 1990-91 at Munich Hochschule fuer Musik, Munich, Germany; Britten-Pears School, German Lied program 1993; NATS teaching intern, 1997.
Professional experience: recital, oratorio and opera, including performances with Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, Eldbrooke Artists Series, and North York Philharmonic of Toronto, Canada
Student achievements: Students have sung with Cathedral Choral Society, NOVA Community Chorus, Master Chorale of Washington, National Philharmonic Chorale, 2008 Papal Festival Choir, and have won competitions and scholarships including NATS Mid-Atlantic Regionals (2007).
Professional references: J. Reilly Lewis (Cathedral Choral Society), Dr. Mark Whitmire (NOVA Community Chorus), Dr. Paula Chipman (Frederick Community College)
Email: gorivoicestudios@verizon.net
GRACE GORI, mezzo-soprano: Studio: Gori Voice Studios, LLC , Kensington MD
Faculty: Washington Conservatory of Music
Member NATS, AGMA
Teaching since 1993
Education: BM-Voice Indiana University – Bloomington; MM Voice/Opera University of Maryland at College Park; Guest Student, 1990-91 at Munich Hochschule fuer Musik, Munich, Germany; Apprentice artist with Sarasota Opera (1994), Natchez Opera Festival (1996), Des Moines Metro Opera (1995-97). Continued private vocal study in New York City. Alexander Technique study 1996-2003.
Professional experience: Washington National Opera chorus since 1999, soloist with New Dominion Chorale, Washington Women’s Chorus, Washington Bach Consort, Maryland Handel Festival, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, InSeries, Annapolis Opera, and more.
Student achievements: Students have sung with Washington Women’s Chorus, Cathedral Choral Society, NOVA Community Chorus, Voices XXI, Olney Theater, Act II Theater Company and BAPA.
Professional references: J. Reilly Lewis (Cathedral Choral Society), Thomas Beveridge (New Dominion Chorale), Donald Paul Richardson (Washington Women’s Chorus), Dr. Mark Whitmire (NOVA Community Chorus)
Email: gorivoicestudios@verizon.net
ADRIANA HARDY, mezzo-soprano: Studio: Arlington, VA
Vocal and Dramatic Coaching connecting "Body, Breath, and Sound" to maximize vocal efficiency
NATS, Feldenkrais Practicioner , and Alexander Technique
Former Voice Faculty at American University, 19 years
Teaching since 1970
Opera, Oratorio, Musical Theatre
Phone: 703-237-6748
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BARBARA HOLLINSHEAD , mezzo-soprano: Studio: Arlington, VA
Baroque music specialty
Teaching since 1993
Voice Faculty-American University and formerly, St. Mary's College in MD
phone: 703-379-8552
bhollinshead@mindspring.com
CHARLES KOPFSTEIN-PENK: – both classes and private lessons available
Studio: 5814 Lone Oak Drive East, Bethesda MD.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Czech language coaching by Czech-born singer;
excellent accompaniments at every lesson; small group voice classes available.
Education: BM, MM, from American University. 20 years with Todd Duncan.
Teaching since 1979
Students sing with: Washington National Opera, Master Chorale, Cathedral
Choral Society, Washington Chorus, National Philharmonic Chorale (former Masterworks Chorus), New Dominion Chorale, etc.
Professional references: Elizabeth Daniels (regional governor of NATS, board
member of Vocal Arts Society); Martha Randall (faculty of University of Maryland, president of NATS).
Professional memberships: AGMA, AFM, NATS, Friday Morning Music Club
Professional experience: N.Y. City Opera, Royal Ballet, Wolf Trap Opera, Boston Opera, Opera Theater of Northern Virginia, Handel Festival Chorus, Bach Festival Chorus, Afro-American Bicentennial Chorale, solo recitals at various halls from National Gallery to Czech Embassy.
Excellent reviews from: Opera News, Washington Post.
Contact info: Call (301) 564-1467
EVE KORNHAUSER, mezzo-soprano: Adjunct faculty, Catholic University of America and home studio in Potomac.
MFA in Vocal Performance from University of Maryland, BFA in Acting from Boston University. 25 years teaching experience. Presently singing with Washington National Opera Chorus and free-lancing in DC area. Teaches Yoga for Singers for Washington National Opera, George Mason University and Catholic University. Contact info: evekornhauser@hotmail.com
JON LACKEY, tenor: Studios: Alexandria and Falls Church
Teaching since 1984
Voice Faculty: Northern Virginia CC and formerly with Pacific Lutheran University
in Tacoma, Washington and the American College in Paris, France. BM in Vocal performance from Pacific Lutheran University and advanced vocal coaching for a full year in Paris with Gerard Souzay and a full year in Munich with Ilse Metternich. Full-time performing artist as guest artists with symphony orchestras and as solo concert recitalist
internationally--several concerts broadcast by the BBC and Radio France. Former tenor soloist with the United States Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants. Contact info: 703.532.7200 Jon@BlacktieArts.com
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TRICIA LEPOFSKY, mezzo-soprano: Studio: Alexandria, VA
Teaching since 1989
Memberships: NATS, American Guild of Musical ArtistsEducation: MMuEd Austin Peay State University, BM University of Maryland
American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) Austria, acting classes, voice lessons, and voice coachings.
Professional Experience: The Washington National Opera Chorus since 1998, Washington Singers, No Va Opera Theater, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Luke Catholic Church, soloist with Nashville Symphony, Master Works Chorus and Orchestra, various churches, and recitals. Extensive musical theater background including leading roles in West Side Story, Into the Woods, Music Man, Meet Me in St. Louis, Passion, Angry Housewives, and more.
Phone: (703) 739-1031
Email: tricia@lepofsky.com
LAURA MANN, soprano: B.M. and M.M. degrees from the Eastman School of Music and a D.M.A. from the University of Maryland-College Park. Opera Director and Adjunct Associate Professor of Voice at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Tenth-season Touring Artist for the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Commercial recording artist. Phone: (703) 255-5585 Email: Opera_tunity@peoplepc.com
JAMES K. McCULLY, tenor: Former Lecturer, Voice & Music Theater
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, The Catholic University
Metropolitan Opera Auditions, Adjudicator with Paris Opera Bernard Lefort
National Opera Competition, Adjudicator with MET Opera George Shirley
National Endowment for the Arts, Emerging Artists On-Site Evaluator
National Conservatory, Instructor, with Kennedy Center Dr. David Young
National Opera Convention, Chairman, Kennedy Center with Placido Domingo
National Women Museum, Vocal Competition, with Dame Joan Sutherland
National Theatre, MNATN Producer-Director,"Theatre of the Presidents"
National Endowment for the Arts, Opera-Musical Theater Fellow
Maryland State Arts Council, Performing Artist Specialist/Panelist
Greater Washington DC Area Vocal Studios: www.OMTI.org/GD.html
Contact: Maestro@JamesKMcCully.com or MCCULLY@OMTI.org
Call: (202)683-7874 or (703)354-VOCE
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MARTHA RANDALL, soprano: Lecturer, Voice & Vocal Pedagogy
Division of Voice/Opera
University of Maryland School of Music
(B.M., M.M., University of Kansas, Fulbright Scholar)
JOHN RHODES, tenor: Studios: Music and Arts (Springfield, VA)
B.A. and M.A. from Indiana U. of PA;
Teaching since 1965; Fairfax County Public Schools and private instruction. Metropolitan Chorus, Washington Opera Chorus, Kennedy Center Handel Festival Chorus, and U.S. Army Chorus. Call (h) 703-451-7357; (c) 703-309-9418; Music and Arts; 703-451-0875. jerhodes43@yahoo.com
MARYANN SEWELL, soprano: Studio: Washington D. C. Upper Northwest – bus and Metro accessible . 202-726-8858 viva.diva37@gmail.com
Faculty: Catholic University of America – 1996 to present
Private studio teaching – over 25 years.
Performance experience : recitals, oratorio, opera and operetta. NATS (10 years) President of the MD-DC NATS. ACDA member – 20 years. Emily Dickinson International Music Society – founding member
My studio includes high school students with college voice major aspirations, college students, church soloists, cantors, singers in major choral ensembles (Master Chorale, Cathedral Choral Society, Choral Arts, etc), actors who wish to add singing to their audition skills, serious amateurs, and singers under contract to Washington National Opera.
JOY MARYA STEVANS, soprano: Studio: Rockville, MD
M.M. Indiana University, B.A. The Catholic University of America
NATS, AGMA member
Faculty - Montgomery College, private studio
(301) 881-3583 or joystevans@yahoo.com
LINDA FISHER TEASLEY, soprano: DMA University of Maryland/College Park
Private vocal studio in Alexandria, VA. Teaching covers a wide range of styles including classical, jazz and pop. Voice faculty: Georgetown University.
(703) 765-2118 phone
(703) 765-2551 fax
References: Dr. Kathleen Wilson; Linda Mabbs; Charles Williams and MUC Keith Hinton

VOICE TEACHERS

back to topHEATHER BINGHAM, lyric coloratura soprano

Teaches at her home studio in Alexandria, VA
BA – Vocal Education, University of Utah
Additional studies in New York City, Graz, Austria, and London, England
Teaching since 1998 in all music genres and styles. Teaches any age - beginning to advanced levels.
Performed opera and oratorio with Belcantanti, Mt.Vernon Players, St. Matthews Schola and St. Rita Church, makes regular recordings for local jazz and pop artists
References: Donna Connolly (New York City Opera), Jennifer Casey-Cabot (Washington Opera)
Contact: 571-221-4932
Email: heabingham@gmail.com

DOROTHEY BODNER, mezzo-soprano: Studio: Burke, VA
B.S. in Music Education-SUNY Potsdam (Crane School of Music)
Trained with Vladimir Shustroff, Louis Lebherz in Los Angeles, soloist with the New Dominion Chorale, Cathedral Sings, Opera Encores, Opera International. Sung with Opera Orchestra of Los Angeles, Florida Grande Opera (three years,) Washington National Opera (current-eleventh year)
References: Thomas Beveridge (New Dominion Chorale,) J. Reilly Lewis (Cathedral Choral Society,) Brock McElheran (former professor at Potsdam)
Contact information: 703-455-1721
RACHEL CARLSON, soprano: Studio in Silver Spring, MD
M.M. University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.M. University of Maryland, College Park
Training: Martha Randall, Paul Rowe
Please e-mail rachel@rachel-carlson.com

CHRISTINE S. DENNING, mezzo-soprano: Loudoun Lyric Opera
voice studio for kids age 8-11 in Hamilton, VA
Beginning Voice Training
$35 a 1/2 hour
3 children for 1 hour $150
Call for an evaluation: 703-625-6280
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BROOKE EVERS, soprano: Studio: College Park/Takoma Park; home-travel negotiable
BM- Indiana University; MM- University of Maryland; Fulbright Scholar - Austria
Young, vibrant, active performer and experienced teacher for students of all ages, levels, and style interests. Able to specialize in art song and German Lied coaching.
Fluent German and strong language skills in French and Italian.
References: Linda Mabbs (Univ of MD), J. Reilly Lewis (Washington Bach Consort)
Phone: (240) 413-2535
Email: brookeevers@gmail.com
KRISTIN HALLIDAY, lyric soprano: Founder, Voice Teacher
Academy for the Performing Arts
JENNIFER HOSSMER , soprano: Teaches voice at her home studio in Arlington , VA
Holds a Bachelors in Vocal Performance
Teaches all ages and all levels
Teaches all genres
Very affordable
Training: James Mismas
Contact
703-548-4178
jenniferhosmer@yahoo.com
PATRICIA HUSSEY, mezzo soprano: 2209 Reddfield Drive
Falls Church, VA 22043
(Studio & Fax) 703/734-3303; OperaPatH.com
DOROTHY KINGSTON, mezzo soprano: Singer, Voice Teacher, Conductor
11120 Byrd Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Home/studio: 703-385-9425; tuppykingston@cox.net
LINDA MAGUIRE, mezzo soprano: 703-895-3450
Mondays and Thursdays in Alexandria, VA
linda@lindamaguire.com
DEBORAH MILLER, lyric soprano: Studio: Fairfax VA
private studio for 3 years
B.M. & B.A. Birmingham-Southern College
M.M. University of Texas
25 year international opera and concert career
References: Sang-Mi McHale (St. Catherine of Siena)
Colleagues: Debe Lawrence, Frank Conlon, Lon Schreiber, Michael Parrish,
Marvin Scott, Terri Malone, Kelley Arnold, Manuel Melendez
Contact information: 703-425-0941
703-470-6160 cell
debbidiva@verizon.net
MARJ PALMIERI, dramatic coloratura soprano: Studio: Falls Church, Virginia
Training: Marilyn Cotlow
www.cantobella.com
marje@cantobella.com
ALEXANDRA PHILLIPS, soprano: Learn to sing with Alexandra! All Ages! Alexandra, a recent graduate from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a Master's degree in voice and opera, and a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, is excited to make music with you! She has soloed with the Knoxville Opera, Shaker Mountain Opera, at the Kennedy Center, the Folger Theatre, and in Europe! Alexandra creates a nurturing and supportive environment which allows her students to take risks, grow, and find their voice! Contact her at www.alexandra-phillips.net or 703-867-9524.

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