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Richard E. Teaster

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic music director with over 30 years of experience. Expert in fostering collaborative environments, enhancing community engagement and fundraising efforts. Proficient in keyboard skills and diction in multiple languages. Adept at working with amateur performers to optimize sound and musical abilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Director

University of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club
09.1999 - Current
  • Audition and direct a 50-60 voice a cappella TTBB ensemble. Rehearsals are twice a week. (total of 4 hours)
  • Prepare 3 to 4 campus concerts a year, plus an annual domestic spring tour, as well as an international tour every 3 years.
  • Select and often arrange music for the ensemble.
  • Work with the Glee Club E-Board and Pitt Glee Club Alumni Association to raise funds annually , for general operations, recording projects and touring.

Music Director and Founder

Steel City Men's Chorale
09.2014 - 12.2019
  • Auditioned and directed a 25 to 30 voice community-based TTBB ensemble, performing both a cappella and accompanied works. 2 to 3 concerts per year.

Director of Music

First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh
09.2004 - 12.2019
  • Selected service music, anthems and hymns for worship services.
  • Directed a volunteer choir with 8 auditioned collegiate choral scholars. (weekly 2 hour rehearsal0
  • Provided piano and organ accompaniment as needed.
  • Worked with the pastor and music committee to organize worship and music for the liturgical year.
  • Provided music for weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.

Interim Music Director

Pittsburgh Pride Choir (GALA)
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Selected and directed music for the Pride Month Concert. (4 hours a week)
  • Prepared and directed the group at the annual GALA conference in Denver, CO.

Artistic Director

Sanctuary Concert Series of First Baptist Church of Pgh
09.2004 - 06.2009
  • Selected artists for 5 to 6 concerts a year, Sept-June.
  • Produced and directed several community choir performances of large choral works. (First Baptist Church, St. Paul's Cathedral, Pitt Glee Club, St. Andrew's Episcopal) Works include: Missa Choralis by Franz Liszt, Missa di Santa Cecilia by Alessandro Scarlatti, Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan-Williams and Magnificat by Francesco Durante.
  • Worked with the concert committee for fundraising and grant applications.

Education

Artist Diploma - Vocal Performance/Opera

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Master of Music - Vocal Performance

Rice University
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

University of NC School of The Arts
Winston-Salem, NC

Skills

  • Private Voice Instructor for over 30 years
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Arranging music for choirs (SATB and TTBB)
  • Keyboard skills
  • Extensive knowledge of Italian, German and French Diction

Timeline

Music Director and Founder

Steel City Men's Chorale
09.2014 - 12.2019

Interim Music Director

Pittsburgh Pride Choir (GALA)
01.2012 - 06.2012

Director of Music

First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh
09.2004 - 12.2019

Artistic Director

Sanctuary Concert Series of First Baptist Church of Pgh
09.2004 - 06.2009

Music Director

University of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club
09.1999 - Current

Artist Diploma - Vocal Performance/Opera

University of Cincinnati

Master of Music - Vocal Performance

Rice University

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

University of NC School of The Arts