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Suzanne HANSEN

Meridian,ID

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Meridian, ID And Ann Arbor, MI
  • Worked with Choral teacher in two West Ada High Schools to improve vocal production, technical skills, and musicality
  • Worked with Choral teacher with the above skills as well as provided private vocal instruction to interested students during class time

Young Artist Program

Resident Artist

Opera Idaho, Michigan Opera Theater
  • Performed lead characters and comprimario roles with the company
  • Performed in Opera Outreach programs throughout the Southwestern Idaho area
  • Performed as featured artist in fund raising efforts

Substitute Teacher, K-12

West Ada School District
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
  • Became proficient in flexible teaching, problem solving, and behavior modification

Private Vocal Instructor

Private Lessons

Vocal Soloist and Artist

Variety Of Regional Opera Companies And Orchestras
  • Sang with multiple conductors with differing temperaments and styles, often with little rehearsal time
  • Sang in a wide variety of opera houses and concert halls
  • Provided an entertaining experience to audiences of all ages, economic and social levels, and musical tastes
  • Featured soloist on all Southwest flight on Welcome Christmas channel
  • Soloist on Prairie Home Companion, NPR
  • Soloist and Ensemble singer, Vocal Essence, European tour
  • Medal award winner, Southern California emerging artists

Vocal Young Artist Program

  • Performed new works for young people throughout Southern Georgia, Northern Florida, Alabama, particularly in rural and impoverished areas
  • Coachings with Metropolitan Opera Leads and Coaches, New York
  • Multiple recitals

Education

Master of Arts - Vocal Performance

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Voice Performance

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Additional Information

Although I've not worked in a business capacity in many years, I have managed a household of five children, born within seven years of each other and a husband working extended hours as a pediatric oncologist, hematologist. I enjoy people and love animals. My professional singing experiences have helped me learn how to adapt quickly, handle difficult personalities, and tense working conditions; as well as the importance of a professional, positive attitude even when those around me may not. Both in my personal and professional life, I've been required to react to sudden and unexpected emergencies, often without surrounding observers awareness. Qualities I admire and aspire to are compassion, empathy, humor, and kindness.



Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Meridian, ID And Ann Arbor, MI

Young Artist Program

Resident Artist

Opera Idaho, Michigan Opera Theater

Substitute Teacher, K-12

West Ada School District

Private Vocal Instructor

Private Lessons

Vocal Soloist and Artist

Variety Of Regional Opera Companies And Orchestras

Vocal Young Artist Program

Master of Arts - Vocal Performance

University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts - Voice Performance

Florida State University
Suzanne HANSEN