Resume
LAURA HARRISON B.Mus, B. Ed, M. Mus, D.M.A.
Email: lauramezzo@gmail.com
Website: www.lauraharrisonmusic.com
DOWNLOAD: Word File of this resume (with repertoire list)
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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
AUDIO RECORDING
August 2010 Debut CD “Now….Here”
Reached #18 on CMJ Jazz National Chart
Heaviest radio play in greater New York City area; Minneapolis; Minnesota; and Memphis, Tennessee.
Reviewed by: Jazz Times, All About Jazz, Ejazz News, All About Vocals, Cashbox Magazine, Midwest Record Recap, and ZZaj.
CURRENT PEDAGOGICAL EMPLOYMENT (Past Employment available on downloadable documents)
2010 to Present: Instructor in Applied Voice at California State University, Los Angeles
(5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90032-4226)
Duties Include:
Instruction of Private Voice: Classical and Jazz training, Jury examinations of all voice students, Masterclass series on Friday afternoons.
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
2007 to Present: Choral Vocal Coach and Private Lesson Instructor at Irvine High School
(4321 Walnut Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604)
Duties Include:
Private Vocal Lessons in Jazz and Classical Music (technique, coaching, ear training, theory), working with pull-out sections of Choral Ensembles during regular rehearsal time to reinforce excellent choral and vocal concepts.
CURRENT PERFORMANCE and OTHER EMPLOYMENT (Past Employment available on downloadable documents)
2007 to Present: Website Designer
(Created and currently maintain the following sites):
www.lauraharrisonmusic.com
www.jimmybranlymusic.com
www.billcunliffe.com
www.deangelisensemble.org
www.tomdimenna.com
www.tellysavalaslive.com
2007 to Present: Staff Vocalist
de Angelis Vocal Ensemble: (3337 South Bristol, #55, Santa Ana, CA 92704)
Matthew Gray – 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.
REPERTOIRE: FOR A FULL LIST, DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
References Available Upon Request
