Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Mia Mason

Salisbury,NC

Summary

Highly motivated student vocalist with an extensive background in performance and songwriting. More than five years as a soloist and in a variety of ensembles. Vocal training in classical and contemporary music. Elegant Singer with 9 years of performance expertise. Accomplished in sight reading sheet music, memorizing lyrics, singing complicated pieces, and maintaining a professional stage demeanor. Successful in harmonizing with others and singing dynamic solos.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vocalist & Student

Various
01.2016 - Current
  • Performed as a soloist with Appalachian State University ensemble App Choral in the annual Holiday Scholarship Concert.
  • Performed as an opening act for Gospel recording artist Kelontae Gavin in Livingstone College Homecoming Gospel Concert.
  • Featured Soloist at Mt. Calvary Word Of Faith Church.
  • Performed the National Anthem at various events.
  • Performed Negro National Anthem at various events.
  • Performed as Soprano in Ecumenical Choir presenting Soprano Callie Day for benefit concert in support of Regional AIDS Interfaith Network of Charlotte, NC.
  • Performed both a cappella and with musical accompaniment.
  • Wrote and recorded original music in a recording studio & recorded Social Media covers.
  • Performed with Livingstone College Concert Choir in Salisbury Symphony Orchestra: Celebrating Sondheim 2023 Spring Concert

Education

Songwriting

The Music House, Destiny Stone King
NC
01.2020

Private Vocal Lessons

Patrice Covington
NC
2021

High School Diploma -

Salisbury High School
Salisbury, NC
05.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Music Liberal Arts With A Concentration in Voice

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Vocal Performance

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Music Liberal Arts With A Concentration in Voice

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

Skills

  • Expressive performer
  • Broad range of musical styles
  • Specialty in R&B/Soul/Inspirational/ Gospel/ Musical Theatre/ and Classical Music
  • Organized & Ambitious
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Creative songwriter
  • Growing knowledge in music theory - quick learner
  • Sings in German, French, Italian, Spanish, and English
  • Sight Singing
  • Vocal Projection
  • Solo Singing
  • Stage Performance
  • Live Music Performances
  • Taking Cues and Direction
  • Creative Thinking
  • Improvisation
  • Team Leadership
  • Studio Recordings
  • Voice Projection
  • Comprehensive Knowledge of Harmony
  • Studio Recording Experience
  • Study of Diction
  • Improvising

Accomplishments

  • Won First Place for singing in the Knox Middle School Talent Competition in March 2017
  • Dean's List scholar all of collegiate career
  • Performed 1 hour set as a Soloist at 17 years old.
  • Wrote and co-produced first released song at 15 years old as an independent artist.
  • Received full scholarship to attend the NCCWSL Conference at the University of Maryland College Park in 2023.
  • One of 40 teenagers selected for the North Carolina Black Repertory TTE Program in Spring 2021.
  • Obtained membership in The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) as a songwriter and vocalist.
  • Completed entry-level collegiate student recitals singing Operatic Classical Repertoire.
  • Prominent Inspirational Content Creator @MiaMasonProductions on Facebook and Instagram

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, 2020

Timeline

Vocalist & Student

Various
01.2016 - Current

Songwriting

The Music House, Destiny Stone King

Private Vocal Lessons

Patrice Covington

High School Diploma -

Salisbury High School

Some College (No Degree) - Music Liberal Arts With A Concentration in Voice

Livingstone College

Some College (No Degree) - Vocal Performance

Appalachian State University

Some College (No Degree) - Music Liberal Arts With A Concentration in Voice

Livingstone College
Mia Mason