Edie Taylor
Knoxville,Tennessee
Summary
Professional vocal instructor prepared for this role. Proven ability to develop and implement effective vocal training programs, emphasizing technique, expression, and performance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs with ease. Skilled in vocal pedagogy, music theory, and performance coaching, fostering growth and confidence in students.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Vocal Teacher
- Private instruction for high school through adult students in vocal technique and repertoire.
- SOLO CONCERT WORK (Selected):
- Bernstein Chichester Psalms, Carnegie Hall – Tilson-Thomas, conductor
- Bach Magnificat & B minor Mass, Bach Bethlehem Choir – Fungfeld & Mann, conductors
- Poulenc Gloria, Vaughn-Williams Dona Nobis Pacem, Mozart Requiem – Eastman Chorale & John’s Hopkins Chorale
- Recitalist – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Series
- OPERATIC ROLES (Selected):
- Pamina, Die Zauberflöte – Municipal Opera Company
- Mother, Amahl and the Night Visitors
- Miss Pinkerton, The Old Maid and the Thief
- Fanny, La Cambiale di Matrimonio
- Soprano Soloist – L’ampffparnasso – Spoleto Festival, Italy
- Nella, Gianni Schicchi, Baltimore Opera Company
- Alma Way, The Village Singer – Baltimore Opera Company
Director & Founder
- Knox County Elementary Honors Choir
- Guest Conductor/Clinician, SECKE, Music Educator’s Conferences, regional choral festivals
- Music Director, Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church (preK–adult), and First Baptist Church of Fairport NY
- Children’s Chorus Director, Howard County Children’s Chorus
- Baltimore Opera Company, in-residence chorus performer
- Municipal Opera Company of Baltimore, leading roles
Adjunct Conducting Faculty
American Kodály Institute, Loyola University Baltimore
- Taught graduate-level conducting and directed mixed choir. Taught folk guitar as well.
Lead Music Teacher
Knox County Schools
- Mentored music educators through NIET evaluation system. General music teacher for K–8, directed choruses, taught World Music Drumming and guitar.
Music Teacher, K–8
Knox County Schools
- Taught general music, vocal ensembles, drumming, and guitar.
Education
Master of Music - Opera
Eastman School of Music
Rochester, NYBachelor of Music - Music Education & Voice Performance
Westminster Choir College
Skills
- Empathetic
- Active listening
- Collaborative teamwork
- Continuous professional development
Certification
- Kodály Certification (University of St. Thomas, UT Chattanooga, AKI)
- Orff training – Judith Cole
- World Music Drumming – Will Schmid (Levels I & II)
- DOK Program – Jeanne Ruviella-Knorr
Timeline
Vocal Teacher
Director & Founder
Adjunct Conducting Faculty
American Kodály Institute, Loyola University Baltimore
Lead Music Teacher
Knox County Schools
Music Teacher, K–8
Knox County Schools
Bachelor of Music - Music Education & Voice Performance
Westminster Choir College
Master of Music - Opera
Eastman School of Music
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