Work and Volunteer Experience
June 2023- Aug 2024
Boston Festival Orchestra, Boston, MA, USA
Assistant Conductor - 2024 Season (June 2024- Aug 2024)
Attend and assist in orchestra rehearsals
Acted as the Choral Conductor for rehearsal and performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”
Prepare orchestral repertoire to rehearse and conduct as needed in place of the Principal Conductor
Continuation of responsibilities from the role of Artistic Operations Assistant as defined below
Artistic Operations Assistant (Sept 2023 - June 2024)
Organizing/coordinating and running the seasons concerts
Communicating and liaising with community partners for events
Research, comparison and implementation of new box office software & ticketing system
Assisting during rehearsals
Managing social media and writing monthly/seasonal newsletters
Fielding donations
Volunteer (June 2023- Sept 2023)
Marketed through putting up posters and social media
Event planning and organization
Strategized to increase community engagement through open rehearsals
Concert ushering and box office work including ticket sales
July 2024- Aug 2024
Morningside Music Bridge, Boston, MA, USA
Backstage Concert Assistant (Contracted for the 2024 program)
● Coordinates performer entrances and ensures there is the appropriate stage setup
August 2024 - Present
Ward After-School Program, Newton Centre, MA, USA
Music Educator
Teaching music related clubs and activities
Supervising children between the ages of 5-11 years old
Oct 2023 - Present
The Saxyderms, Boston, MA, USA
Assistant Conductor
Conducting, selecting and rehearsing saxophone ensemble repertoire
Sept 2023 - Present
Private Vocal Coach
Teaching singing lessons in person and on zoom
June 2024- July 2024
Linda Balliro LLC, Boston, MA, USA
Event Manager
● Event planning, coordination and management for the 2024 Sonovate Live Event
Oct 2022 - May 2024
Berklee College of Music Office of the Registrar, Boston, MA, USA
Student Office Assistant
Student data verification and entry
Organizing and verifying information for diploma orders
Assisting in ongoing projects regarding graduation and commencement ceremonies
Entering and evaluating transfer credit from external post-secondary institutions
Organizing and verifying documentation for apostille orders
Participating in student events to answer any questions regarding transfer credits and schedules
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB
Contracted Music Professional
Evaluating and grading individual student’s musical performance in the band program
Assessing midterm and final exams
Education/Certifications
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, USA
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with a minor in Contemporary Conducting
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Pro Voice Teacher Mentorship Program, Boston, MA, USA
Completed with excellence in 2023
6 month mentorship under Linda Balliro, Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music
Conducting Workshop with Giuseppe Montesano & the Szolnok Symphony
Repertoire conducted and rehearsed: Mendelssohn Symphony 3 Movement 1, Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture, Mozart Die Zauberflöte - Sprecherzene, Bartok Concerto for Orchestra Movement 4
International Conducting Workshop and Festival, Dallas 2024
Repertoire conducted: Beethoven Symphony 7 Movements 1 and 2, Beethoven Symphony 3 Movement 1, Tchaikovsky Symphony 4 Movements 2 and 4, Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme (Variations VI-VII)
Girton Conducting Course 2024
Repertoire conducted: Tchaikovsky 5th Symphony and Stravinsky Dumbarton Oaks Movement 1
Awards:
Berklee College of Music Thrive Scholarship
Dean’s List
Mount Royal University Choral Association Fergie Fund Scholarship
Musical Experience
Instruments
Voice (Mezzo)
Alto Saxophone
Choirs
Berklee Jazz Choir
Berklee Concert Choir (Concert Soloist)
Mount Royal University Artio Choir
Alberta Youth Choir (Alberta’s honour choir, 2019)
Musical Theatre
MisPlaced Fundraiser at Storybook Theatre, Ensemble Member
Spring Awakening at Storybook Theatre, Role of Thea
Bring it On the Musical at Storybook Theatre, Ensemble Member
