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Aura Alden

Aura Alden

Houston,PA

Summary

Aura Alden is an classically trained soprano from Houston, TX, known for her silky tone and heartfelt performances. Her dedication to community and joyful approach to her craft have touched audiences across Texas. Aura aims to use her vocal talents to inspire audiences and glorify God.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Instructor

Self-Employed
Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
  • Currently instructing private voice at Deer Park High School (under the direction of Anita Ladd and Ben Fahnders) and Friendswood High School (under the direction of Mike Tyre and Melissa Smith)
  • Facilitates student mastery and execution of advanced vocal techniques
  • Instructs students with a focus on developing a strong and balanced vocal foundation
  • Creatively instructs on essential musical concepts including diction, dynamics, and phrasing
  • Instructed students in reading music and sight-singing across various musical genres

Worship Assistant

Deer Park First Baptist Church
Deer Park, TX
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Organized and facilitated weekly rehearsals for the worship team
  • Organized and encouraged worship team to ensure seamless execution of Sunday morning worship
  • Demonstrated leadership in leading congregational worship with piano and vocal abilities
  • Efficiently managed the distribution of music to musicians
  • Taught all harmonies to worship singers

Chorus Singer

Houston Symphony Chorus
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 07.2024

Repertoire Performed:

Ravel,"Daphnis et Chloe" (2023)

Poulenc, "Gloria" (2023)

Brahms, "Ein Deutsches Requiem" (2023)

Mahler, "Symphony No. 8" (2015)

  • Mastered several complex masterworks swiftly and to a high standard of quality
  • Contributed to high caliber weekly rehearsals
  • Performed in collaboration with orchestra

Chorus Singer

Austin Symphony Chorus
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 07.2019

Repertoire Performed:

Brahms, "Ein Deutsches Requiem" (2019)

  • Mastered several complex masterworks swiftly and to a high standard of quality
  • Contributed to high caliber weekly rehearsals
  • Performed in collaboration with orchestra

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08-2019

Skills

  • Able to learn and execute music quickly with a commitment to quality
  • Vocal range of (G3-Eb6)
  • Knowledgeable in all areas of music theory
  • Expressive emotionally when singing
  • Can project easily over an orchestra if needed
  • Enjoys working on a team
  • Problem solving altitude
  • Values being positive and approachable

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Worship Assistant

Deer Park First Baptist Church
07.2023 - 07.2024

Chorus Singer

Houston Symphony Chorus
06.2023 - 07.2024

Vocal Instructor

Self-Employed
07.2018 - Current

Chorus Singer

Austin Symphony Chorus
07.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance

Texas State University
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