Gifted professional vocalist with 20 plus years of vocal training and clear, delicate singing voice. Successful in singing various styles and genres with excellent range. Self-assured and highly skilled at delivering solos for large audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Voice Instructor
Flint School of Performing Arts
01.2020 - Current
Voice Instructor, Flint School of Performing Arts currently teaching 22+ students
Sang the Black National Anthem at Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s private Black history event in her home in, February 2023
Performed at RX Kids event at Capitol Theatre, featuring Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project lullabies
Jazz vocalist
Jazz vocalist with MSU ensembles, performing with Rodney Whitaker, Marcus Belgrave, and Wycliffe Gordan
Vocalist
Vocalist at Detroit International Jazz Festival, opening night tribute to Marvin Gaye, 2008
Backing vocalist
Backing vocalist for George Benson
Acting Roles MSU Opera Theatre
Hansel & Gretel
Trial by Jury
Orpheus in the Underworld
Dido and Aeneas
Nine
La Bohème (Musetta)
Performances with Michael Ghegan, David Myles & the Milestones, Ortheia Barnes, Gwen Foxx & Greg Dokes, Bamm Davis, Derrick Sorrell, Lin Roundtree, Derrick Gardner, Rayse Biggs, Leslie Nelson, and others.
12.2023
Gospel concert at the Capitol Theatre, Flint, December 2023
04.2023
Faculty concert, April 2023
02.2023
Design and plan the Black History Program for the Flint School of Performing Arts February 2023 & 2024
Anthem Singer
Flint United
03.2022
Performing national anthems for Flint United, Flint Firebirds, Flint City Bucks, and Flint City AFC since March 2022
Featured vocalist
03.2004
Featured vocalist at Gospel Explosion "Walking into my Season" with Kierra Sheard, March 2004
Soloist
05.2002
Soloist for Vice-President Dick Cheney, Michigan State University Faculty Commencement Banquet, May 2002
Soloist
09.2001
Soloist for the premiere of "Body and Soul" at the Wharton Center, September 2001
Band leader
Flint School of Performing Arts
06.2023 - 06.2024
Band leader of chamber music series concerts for Flint School of Performing Arts, June 2023 and June 2024
Education
Master of Music in Vocal Music Performance -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Performance -
Michigan State University
Skills
Solo singing
Stage presence
Stage Performance
Breath support
Pitch accuracy
Emotional expression
Vocal Stamina
Microphone technique
Choir performances
Writing Lyrics
Recording Techniques
Audience Engagement
Wide Singing Range
Vocal control
Harmony Singing
Performance versatility
Vocal blending
Vocal Registers
Dynamic range
Vocal Agility
Vibrato
Tone quality
Vocal projection
Melodic Variation
Live Music Performances
Harmonizing
Improvising
Live Performances
Live sessions
Original songwriter
Notableperformances
Soloist for Vice-President Dick Cheney, Michigan State University Faculty Commencement Banquet, 05/2002
Soloist for the premiere of "Body and Soul", Wharton Center, 09/2001
Jazz vocalist with MSU ensembles
Featured vocalist at Gospel Explosion "Walking into my Season", 03/2004
Vocalist at Detroit International Jazz Festival, opening night tribute to Marvin Gaye, 2008
Backing vocalist for George Benson
Actingroles
Hansel & Gretel
Trial by Jury
Orpheus in the Underworld
Dido and Aeneas
Nine
La Bohème (Musetta)
Detroitmusicscene
Michael Ghegan
David Myles & the Milestones
Ortheia Barnes
Gwen Foxx & Greg Dokes
Bamm Davis
Derrick Sorrell
Lin Roundtree
Derrick Gardner
Rayse Biggs
Leslie Nelson
Concertsandevents
Gospel concert, Flint, 12/2023
Band leader of chamber music series concerts, Flint, 06/2023
Band leader of chamber music series concerts, Flint, 06/2024
Teacher - Creative & Performing Arts Faculty: Music & Entertainment Industry at Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolTeacher - Creative & Performing Arts Faculty: Music & Entertainment Industry at Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School