UNIVERSITIES
University of Southern California
Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Arts
Minor Fields: 20th Century Music Theory Analysis, Opera
Directing, Vocal Jazz Studies
2004-2007
University of Southern California
Master of Music in Vocal Arts
2002-2004
Westminster Choir College
Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance
1998-2002
YOUNG ARTIST/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Deutsche Oper Berlin
August 2008 to June 2009
Opera North
Louis Burkot, director
summer 2008
Green Mountain Opera Festival
Bruce Stasyna, director
summer 2008
Chautauqua Opera
Jay Lesenger, director
summer 2007
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice
Artist Program
Robert L. Larsen, director
summer 2006, summer 2005
Bay View Music Festival
Ray Fowler, director
summer 2004
International Vocal Institute in Hvar,
Croatia
Cynthia Munzer, director
summer 2003
OperaWorks Summer Intensive Program
Ann Baltz, director
summer 2001
Bay View Music Festival
Gary Glaze, director
summer 2000