Gifted singer with 15 years of vocal training and clear, delicate singing voice. Successful in singing various styles and genres : Jazz. Musical Theatre, Pop, Classical, with excellent range. Self-assured and highly skilled at delivering solos for large audiences. Hardworking Musician with solid vocal technique background. Delivers Musical Theatre, Opera and Jazz Ensemble performances with skill and dedication. Successful learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Reliable employee seeking vocal teaching position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
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Malgorzata Staniszewska
Jazz Singer
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Services
Jazz Singer
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges.
- Selected music carefully to achieve balance of musical styles such as Musical Theatre and Jazz, Pop, Classical musical styles.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
- Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
- Arranged instruments to accompany vocals such as piano or saxophone.
- Toured independently with my Jazz Ensemble.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Practiced 30 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Composed, arranged and recorded 8 original songs.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
St. Rose Of Lima Church
Music Director
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Selected and arranged music for Christmas and Easter holiday performances and special events.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Wrote and arranged music in original styles.
- Accompanied morning worship services on organ and piano as part of worship team.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
New York Lyric Opera
Lead Singer
04.2013 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as mezzo-soprano.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Polish Theatre Institute In USA
Lead Singer
04.2008 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Education
Brooklyn College of The City University of New YorkBrooklyn, NY
Master of Arts from Vocal Performance
06.2011
University Overview
Postecondary School Of Vocal ArtPoznan, Poland
Bachelor of Arts from Vocal Performance
07.1998
University Overview
Skills
- Reading Sheet Music
- Critical Thinking
- Choir Performances
- Vast Singing Range
- Audience Engagement
- Vocal Projection
- Live Performances
- Musical Arrangements
- Music Composition
- Auditions Well
- Vocal Coaching
- Vocal Arrangements
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Performing with great NYC musicians: Ed Cherry, Stacy Dillard, Jon Elbaz, Eduardo Belo, Leandro Pellegrino. On European Tour performing with Joel Holmes.
New York Department of Cultural Affaire's 2022 music grantee.
Languages
English, French, Polish
Timeline
Jazz Singer
Self Employed Services
04.2018 - Current
Music Director
St. Rose Of Lima Church
05.2017 - Current
Lead Singer
New York Lyric Opera
04.2013 - 03.2018
Lead Singer
Polish Theatre Institute In USA
04.2008 - 01.2012
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Master of Arts from Vocal Performance
Postecondary School Of Vocal Art
Bachelor of Arts from Vocal Performance
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