Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Ensembles and Chamber Groups
Timeline
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Charles Lisa

Pittstown,NJ

Summary

Versatile pianist with a strong background in solo and chamber performances in various musical styles. Experienced in collaborating with vocalists and instrumentalists, as well as facilitating opera and choral rehearsals, contributing to successful productions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Collaborative Pianist

Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
  • Performs in masterclasses, auditions, and recitals in various genres
  • Plays in rehearsals for the Penn State Opera Workshop
  • Plays in private voice teacher studios for lessons and coachings

Choir Accompanist

Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - Current
  • Accompanies the choir Vocal Dimensions in rehearsals and performances
  • Creates practice tracks for use outside of rehearsal
  • Performs solo and with small groups in various genres

Education

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2028

Skills

  • Solo and chamber performance
  • Accompanies choirs in rehearsals and performances
  • Collaborates with vocalists and instrumentalists
  • Proficient in music theory and jazz improvisation

Accomplishments

01/22/2025 - Dr. Young Ah Tak (Mendelssohn, Rondo Capriccioso op. 14)
02/03/2025 - Dr. Katherine Benson (Beethoven, Piano Sonata op. 14 no. 1)
09/25/2025 - Dr. Kwan Yi (Bach, English Suite no. 3 in G-minor, BWV 808)

Ensembles and Chamber Groups

  • Penn State Opera Workshop
  • Vocal Dimensions
  • Mendelssohn, Piano Trio op. 49 (Fall 2025)
  • Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Haydn op. 56b (Spring 2026)
  • Jazz Combo (Spring 2025)

Timeline

Collaborative Pianist

Penn State University
09.2025 - Current

Choir Accompanist

Penn State University
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

Pennsylvania State University
Charles Lisa