April Read
Austin,Texas
Summary
Elegant Soprano with eight years of performance background. Accomplished in sight-reading sheet music, memorizing lyrics, singing complicated pieces and maintaining professional stage demeanor. Successful in harmonizing with others and singing dynamic solos.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sophomore Recital
University Of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performance of Sull'aria ... che soave zeffiretto from the Marriage of Figaro by W.A Mozart.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coach to develop voice and musical interpretation.
- Demonstrated consistency and athleticism in various classical routines.
Walden Award (Best Spanish Song) 2023
NATS competition
Austin, TX
- Song selection: Estrellita by Manuel Ponce
Little Reds Most Unusual Day
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Leading role
- Practiced with cast to maintain structure and harmony of musical pieces.
- Consulted with directors to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
Jazz in the Driveway
NACHO Band
01.2020 - Current
- Featured Soloist
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Collaborated with band members.
Classical Concerts for Seniors
Pecan Ridge Nursing Home
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Featured Soloist
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Performed optimal music genres by exploring a variety of musical styles and adjusting to audience interest.
Carmina Burana
Vandergrift High School
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Chorale Member
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Observed and took direction from conductor Peter Bay.
Chorale Choir
Vista Ridge High School
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Chorus member
- Soprano
Education
Austin Community College
02.2025
High School Diploma -
Vista Ridge High School
Cedar Park, TX01.2019
Skills
- Sight singing
- Wide singing range (Soprano)
- Vocal tone
- Broad range of musical styles
- Artistic creativity
Awards
Walden Award (Best Spanish Song) 2023 from NATS competition
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sophomore Recital
University Of Texas At San Antonio
01.2024 - 04.2024
Little Reds Most Unusual Day
Austin Community College
01.2022 - 04.2022
Jazz in the Driveway
NACHO Band
01.2020 - Current
Classical Concerts for Seniors
Pecan Ridge Nursing Home
01.2017 - 01.2019
Carmina Burana
Vandergrift High School
08.2015 - 10.2015
Chorale Choir
Vista Ridge High School
01.2014 - 01.2019
Walden Award (Best Spanish Song) 2023
NATS competition
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
Vista Ridge High School
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