Resume

LAURA HARRISON   B.Mus, B. Ed, M. Mus, D.M.A.

Email: lauramezzo@gmail.com
Website: www.lauraharrisonmusic.com
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HONOURS

1999 – 2006: Awarded Teaching Assistantship for Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California

1999 – 2006: Awarded Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship in Performance and Outreach at the University of Southern California

1996: Awarded Nancy Allen Scholarship for highest grade-point average and Graduated with excellent standing in Music Education program at the University of British Columbia

1995: Completed Bachelor of Music in Performance and Music Education with excellent standing at Capilano College. Grade Point Average: 3.93 out of 4.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2007: Doctorate of Musical Arts, University of Southern California
2002: Master of Music, University of Southern California
1996: Teacher Certification, British Columbia College of Teachers
1996: Bachelor of Education, University of British Columbia
1995: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, Capilano College

CURRENT PEDAGOGICAL EMPLOYMENT (Past Employment available on downloadable documents)

2007 to Present: Director of Vocal Jazz Ensemble at California State University, Fullerton
(800 N. State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA, 92831-3599)
Duties Include: Score Preparation, Vocal Arranging, Concert and Rehearsal Conducting, Sectional Rehearsals, Promotion of Concerts, Rehearsal of Rhythm Section, Instruction of Vocal Jazz styles, Theory, and Aural Skills

CURRENT PERFORMANCE EMPLOYMENT (Past Employment available on downloadable documents)

2004 to Present: Staff Vocalist and Children’s Choir Director
Tustin Presbyterian Church: (225 W Main St, Tustin, 92780)
Robert Volbrecht – Director.

2001 to Present: Staff Vocalist
Pacific Chorale and John Alexander Singers: (3621 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 220, Santa Ana, CA, 92704)
John Alexander – Director.

2000 to Present: Evensong Staff Vocalist
St. James Episcopalian Church: (3903 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90010)
James P. Buonemani – Director.

REPERTOIRE: FOR A FULL LIST, DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

References Available Upon Request