Betsy Bare Dodd
Various Organizations
310 Viola Road Charleston,WV
2027
years of professional experience
Accomplished Classical Vocalist and Educator with over 20 years of performance experience across the United States and Europe in opera, recitals, and chamber music. Specializes in developing healthy vocal techniques and individual artistry, particularly in art song, operatic and musical theater repertoire. Committed to mentoring singers and enhancing their confidence and artistic expression for successful performances.
Work History
Private Voice Teacher
- Instruction focusing on vocal technique, musicianship, music theory, interpretation and diction
- Repertoire selection, recital and performance preparation
- Organization of recital and performances
- Competition adjudication on high school and college levels
- Coordination with accompanists and venues as needed
Registered Nurse
Emergency Room, Infusion Oncology, Cardiac Cath Lab and Clinical Documentation Specialist
- Certified in Chemo Infusion and Trauma Core Curriculum Nursing
Freelance Vocalist
- Art Song Recital, Operatic, Symphonic, Musical Theater and Chamber Music performance
- Organizations include San Francisco Opera, Metropolitan Opera Guild, New York Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, West Virginia Symphony, Danbury Music Society, Charleston Chamber Music Society
Associate Instructor of Voice
2 Years 10 Months- Instructed a studio of 10-12 voice minor students per semester
- Focus on vocal technique, diction, interpretation, musicianship, and music theory
- Recital, performance and jury preparation
- Repertoire selection
- Coordination with accompanists
- Evaluated student progress through jury process each semester
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
No Degree - Opera Studies And Performance
Master of Music & Performer Diploma in Opera - Vocal Performance
No Degree - Opera Studies And Performance
No Degree - Operatic Studies And Performance
Bachelor in Music - Vocal Performance
No Degree - Art Song Interpretation And Performance
Skills
Individualized vocal instruction
Music theory
interpretation and musicianship instruction
In-depth repertoire knowledge
Language diction proficiency in French
German
Italian
Latin
English
Audition and performance repertoire preparation
Promoting healthy habits for vocal care
Timeline
Associate Instructor of Voice
Indiana University
08.2000 - 06.2003Read More
Private Voice Teacher
Self-employed
2020 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division
2015 - CurrentRead More
Freelance Vocalist
Various Organizations
2000 - CurrentRead More
Bridge Valley Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Nursing
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Pittsburgh Opera Young Artist Program
No Degree from Opera Studies And Performance
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Indiana University, Bloomington
Master of Music & Performer Diploma in Opera from Vocal Performance
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San Francisco Opera Merola Program
No Degree from Opera Studies And Performance
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Chautauqua Opera Young Artist Program
No Degree from Operatic Studies And Performance
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Westminster Choir College
Bachelor in Music from Vocal Performance
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Académie Internationale D'Été De Nice
No Degree from Art Song Interpretation And Performance
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